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Michele M. Beernink

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Towson, MD 21204
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CRD#: 2745548
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Professional summary


Michele M Beernink, who also goes by Michele Beernink, Michele Lynn Myers, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Towson, Maryland and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Towson, Maryland.

Michele is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Michele has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michele Beernink | Michele Lynn Myers

Other business activities


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Name: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES POSITION: IAR NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 10/01/2025 ADDRESS: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400, Austin TX 78735, United States DESCRIPTION: IAR Name: CAPITAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC POSITION: Director of Private Wealth Services NATURE: Registered Field Assistant INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 10/01/2025 ADDRESS: 308 W. Pennsylvania Avenue, Towson MD 21204, United States DESCRIPTION: Client account and relationship management

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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

October 2, 2025 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 308 W Pennsylvania Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Towson, MD
Current

October 2, 2025 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 308 W Pennsylvania Ave, Towson, MD 21204
BD
CRD#: 42046
Towson, MD
Past

April 4, 2023 - September 29, 2025

VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 288512
HUNT VALLEY, MD
Past

May 8, 2012 - November 2, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

July 27, 2009 - May 3, 2012

FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 137945
TIMONIUM, MD

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

IAR
Maryland
(10/2/2025)
RR
Maryland
(10/8/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/4/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product 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
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#: 283330Towson, MD 21204

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