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David F. Berdow
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Narberth, PA 19072
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CRD#: 2699133
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Professional summary
David Fredric Berdow, CFP®, who also goes by David F Berdow, David F Hertz, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Narberth, Pennsylvania and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Narberth, Pennsylvania.
David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. David has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
David F Berdow | David F Hertz
Other business activities
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Business Name: Rental Property Investment Related: Yes Address: 304a Windsor Avenue Narberth PA 19072 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: I own the condominium. Start Date: 6/1/2008 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Collecting the rent and make repairs as necessary and well as show to prospective renters when it is vacant. Business Name: Berdow Planning Group, LLC. Investment Related: Yes Address: 104.5 Forrest Avenue, Suite 22-24 Narberth PA 19072 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Consulting; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Financial Planner and Owner of the Entity Start Date: 3/7/2016 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Meeting with clients, sales, financial 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 Business Name: OCEAN CITY YACHT CLUB BOARD POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Board position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 09/01/2025 ADDRESS: 100 Bay Road, Ocean City NJ 08226, United States DESCRIPTION: To oversee the facility infrastructure including docks, building and the boatyard.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2008
Experience
Current
April 19, 2016 - Present
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 104.5 Forrest Avenue Suite 22-24, Narberth, PA 19072RIA
CRD#: 283330
Narberth, PA
Current
October 26, 2011 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 104.5 Forrest Avenue Suite 22-24, Narberth, PA 19072BD
CRD#: 42046
Narberth, PA
Past
October 26, 2011 - September 22, 2016
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 42046
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past
June 25, 2004 - October 26, 2011
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 468
NARBERTH, PA
Past
February 12, 1996 - May 1, 1997
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past
February 12, 1996 - October 26, 2011
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 468
NARBERTH, PA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Arizona(1/19/2022)
RR
California(11/8/2023)
RR
Florida(9/14/2020)
RR
Maine(10/26/2011)
RR
Maryland(2/19/2020)
RR
New Jersey(10/26/2011)
RR
New York(7/1/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/26/2011)
IAR
Pennsylvania(4/19/2016)
RR
Virginia(6/14/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 155,482 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 60,174,309,829 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | ||
| 10/20/2023 | ||
| 12/21/2022 |
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