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D. B. Keefe

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
ENCINO, CA 91316
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CRD#: 265938
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Professional summary


D. Bruce Keefe, who also goes by Bruce Keefe, Donald Bruce Keefe, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Encino, California and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Encino, California.

D. is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1974. D. has worked at 5 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bruce Keefe | Donald Bruce Keefe

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Business Name: FMS Financial Partners, Inc. Investment Related: Yes Address: 7660 Fay Avenue, Ste H228 La Jolla CA 92037 Nature of Business: Consulting; Insurance; Mortgage Related; Investment Advisory (RIA, IAR, Financial Planning, etc.) Position, Title or Relationship: Senior Advisor Start Date: 7/15/1974 Hours per month: 51% - 60% (81 - 96 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Advise clients on insurance, investments, and tax planning Business Name: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400 Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Investment Advisor Representative Start Date: 4/4/2016 Hours per month: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Investment advisory services

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 21, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 6345 Balboa Blvd., Suite 290, Encino, CA 91316
RIA
CRD#: 283330
ENCINO, CA
Current

June 2, 2000 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 6345 Balboa Blvd., Suite 290, Encino, CA 91316
BD
CRD#: 42046
Encino, CA
Past

October 16, 2002 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
ENCINO, CA
Past

May 10, 1991 - June 14, 2000

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

July 6, 1984 - May 6, 1991

FMS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14356
Past

August 1, 1974 - July 10, 1981

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(6/2/2000)
IAR
California
(4/21/2016)
RR
Colorado
(5/15/2007)

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 7/25/1974
Registered Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,299

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts155,482
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 60,174,309,829

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/23/2024
Cover Page
10/20/2023
12/21/2022

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Company Information


KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Encino, CA 91316

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