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Lynn M. Sersen

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES
Williamsville, NY 14221
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CRD#: 2725184
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Professional summary

Lynn M Sersen, who also goes by Lynn Marie Kuligowski, Lynn M Kuligowski, Lynn Sersen, is a registered financial professional currently at KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Williamsville, New York.

Lynn is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Lynn has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Lynn Marie Kuligowski | Lynn M Kuligowski | Lynn Sersen

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Lynn M Sersen's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 23, 2025 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 5635 Harris Hill Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221
BD
CRD#: 42046
Williamsville, NY
Past

September 5, 2025 - December 18, 2025

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
Medina, NY
Past

January 22, 2024 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Medina, NY
Past

October 17, 2023 - January 2, 2024

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
Rochester, NY
Past

October 1, 2012 - April 14, 2023

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
AMHERST, NY
Past

August 24, 2010 - January 18, 2011

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
AMHERST, NY
Past

April 14, 2009 - January 12, 2010

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY
Past

January 25, 2005 - April 13, 2009

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Past

February 28, 2002 - August 3, 2004

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 28, 2002 - March 7, 2002

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

April 30, 2001 - January 11, 2002

HSBC BROKERAGE (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 6956
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 31, 2000 - March 12, 2001

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

January 30, 1998 - April 10, 2000

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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.

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RR
New York
(12/23/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/9/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/29/1998
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 51
Date: 9/28/2009
Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 8/10/2009
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

KI
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | PARTNERS SECURITIES, INC. | NFP SECURITIES, INC. | NFP SECIRITIES, INC. | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES

CRD#: 42046 / SEC#: , 8-49672

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway 2-125, Austin, TX 78746
Mailing Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Texas since 09/01/2014
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
KESTRA FINANCIAL, INCSOLE MEMBER
AMORE, JOHN VINCENTPRESIDENT5430932
CHESTER, KRISTEN LAWLESSCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT6896952
KANT, VINAYCHIEF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY OFFICER7976827
PEDLOW, MICHAEL ROSSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4871563
POER, JAMES LYNNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1983357
SCHOENBECK, MARK PAULEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2625829
YIN, YINCONTROLLER3219513
ZEGERS, SCOTT MATTHEWCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4831659

Disclosures

Regulatory Event14
Arbitration2

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Company Information

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 42046Williamsville, NY 14221

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