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David Fredric Berdow

CFP®
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Narberth, PA
·CRD# 2699133·30 years experience

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...

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Fiduciary Standard

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Other Aliases

David F Berdow, David F Hertz

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2008

Years of Experience

30 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 283330
RIA
Narberth, PA
April 19, 2016 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
BD
Narberth, PA
October 26, 2011 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
RIA
Philadelphia, PA
October 26, 2011 - September 22, 2016
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.·CRD# 468
RIA
Narberth, PA
June 25, 2004 - October 26, 2011
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 5181
BD
Boston, MA
February 12, 1996 - May 1, 1997
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.·CRD# 468
BD
Narberth, PA
February 12, 1996 - October 26, 2011

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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 - SEC (12/31/1998 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735

Phone Number

(844) 553-7872

# of Employees

1,359

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (9/22/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

192,439

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$79,798,091,767

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/01/2025Cover PageReport
12/23/2024Cover PageReport
10/20/2023Cover PageReport

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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.

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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".
KA
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
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)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Mar 2004About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Apr 2000About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1996About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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