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Barbara J. Kesterson

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CRD#: 2747533
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Barbara Jo Kesterson, who also goes by Barbara Jo Breffle, Barbara Jo Kesterson, was a registered financial professional .

Barbara is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Barbara had worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24, Series 27 and Series 4 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Barbara Jo Breffle | Barbara Jo Kesterson

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

July 1, 2024 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

March 10, 2017 - September 8, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
W Des Moines, IA
Past

July 9, 2015 - November 9, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
West Des Moines, IA
Past

July 9, 2015 - November 9, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 9, 2015 - November 1, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
W DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 9, 2015 - December 3, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
W Des Moines, IA
Past

February 4, 2014 - November 5, 2025

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

February 4, 2014 - November 5, 2025

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

February 4, 2014 - November 5, 2025

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

February 4, 2014 - November 5, 2025

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

September 12, 2011 - May 14, 2012

SYSTEMATIZED BENEFITS ADMINISTRATORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19242
WINDSOR, CT
Past

September 12, 2011 - May 14, 2012

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 3989
WINDSOR, CT
Past

September 12, 2011 - May 14, 2012

SLD AMERICA EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36259
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

September 12, 2011 - December 31, 2012

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 15, 2010 - May 14, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
DES MOINES, IA
Past

March 11, 2006 - February 1, 2010

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
DES MOINES, IA
Past

March 11, 2006 - February 1, 2010

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
DES MOINES, IA
Past

November 23, 2005 - May 14, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
DES MOINES, IA
Past

April 28, 2004 - October 25, 2005

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5979
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

August 22, 2003 - October 25, 2005

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

April 22, 1997 - August 27, 2003

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

June 5, 1996 - April 15, 1997

STANTON INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29462
PLYMOUTH, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/3/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/24/2003
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
1ST GLOBAL | HD VEST INVESTMENT SERVICES | HD VEST | H.D. VEST INVESTMENT SERVICES | H.D. VEST INVESTMENT SECURITIES, INC. | AVANTAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | AVANTAX

CRD#: 13686 / SEC#: , 8-29533

BD
Termination Requested by SEC on 09/26/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Texas since 04/13/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AVANTAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.SOLE SHAREHOLDER
BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4709900
BURKOTT, DANIEL PAULCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4710068
DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT7376607
GOK, LISA ANNEGENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY5059738
HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEYPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1572778
MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHERDIRECTOR AND VICE PRESIDENT2799860
MIZUGUCHI, MAURACHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER5769181
NEARY, JOSEPH DANIELDIRECTOR AND VICE PRESIDENT2993505
WATTS, ANDREW DAVIDPRESIDENT4780880

Disclosures


Regulatory Event16
Arbitration4
Bond1

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Company Information


AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

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