James M. Hill

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES

Garden City, KS 67846

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CRD#: 2699250

Professional summary

James Michael Hill is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Garden City, Kansas and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Garden City, Kansas.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. James has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 1, 2023 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 112 W Pine St, Garden City, KS 67846

RIA

CRD#: 283330

Garden City, KS

Current

May 1, 2023 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 112 W Pine St, Garden City, KS 67846

CRD#: 42046

Garden City, KS

Past

March 22, 2019 - May 1, 2023

CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 164666

GARDEN CITY, KS

Past

October 14, 2015 - October 20, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

GARDEN CITY, KS

Past

November 8, 2012 - May 2, 2019

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS

RIA

CRD#: 125112

Garden City, KS

Past

November 6, 2012 - May 15, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

GARDEN CITY, KS

Past

December 19, 2005 - November 7, 2012

INTL ADVISORY CONSULTANTS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 130888

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Past

January 23, 2004 - February 27, 2004

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 791

GARDEN CITY, KS

Past

July 18, 2003 - November 6, 2012

STONEX SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 18456

GARDEN CITY, KS

Past

July 1, 1997 - July 21, 2003

WADDELL & REED

RIA

CRD#: 866

HAYS, KS

Past

February 2, 1996 - July 21, 2003

WADDELL & REED

CRD#: 866

OVERLAND PARK, KS

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".

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

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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

Arizona
(5/1/2023)

Arkansas
(5/1/2023)

California
(5/1/2023)

Colorado
(5/1/2023)

Florida
(5/1/2023)

Georgia
(5/1/2023)

Idaho
(5/1/2023)

Iowa
(5/1/2023)

Kansas
(5/1/2023)

IAR

Kansas
(5/1/2023)

Missouri
(5/1/2023)

Nebraska
(5/1/2023)

New Mexico
(5/1/2023)

Oklahoma
(5/3/2023)

Texas
(5/1/2023)

IAR

Texas
(5/1/2023)

Virginia
(5/1/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/9/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/8/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/30/2005

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 2/1/1996

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (11/24/2025)

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (WRAP FEE PROGRAM) (11/24/2025)

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (PLAN CLIENTS) (11/24/2025)

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
12/01/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/23/2024	Cover Page	Report
10/20/2023	Cover Page	Report

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James M. Hill

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James Michael Hill's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

INTL ADVISORY CONSULTANTS INC.

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

STONEX SECURITIES INC.

WADDELL & REED

WADDELL & REED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/9/1999

Series 63

Date: 2/8/1996

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/30/2005

Series 6

Date: 2/1/1996

FINRA

Current Firm

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

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