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Gustavo A. Chaves

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Boca Raton, FL 33431
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CRD#: 2799659
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Professional summary


Gustavo Aldolfo Chaves, who also goes by Gus Chaves, Gustavo A Chaves, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Boca Raton, Florida and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Boca Raton, Florida.

Gustavo is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Gustavo has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gus Chaves | Gustavo A Chaves

Other business activities


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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 16, 2024 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2424 N Federal Hwy, Ste 400, Boca Raton, FL 33431
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Boca Raton, FL
Current

October 1, 2024 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2424 North Federal Highway Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33431
BD
CRD#: 42046
Boca Raton, FL
Past

July 22, 2022 - October 30, 2024

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BD
CRD#: 2543
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

February 28, 2014 - October 30, 2024

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115927
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

February 5, 2014 - July 22, 2022

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 14, 2011 - February 6, 2014

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 14, 2011 - February 6, 2014

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

July 6, 2010 - December 31, 2010

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
MIAMI, FL
Past

May 15, 2003 - January 11, 2011

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
MIAMI, FL
Past

June 7, 1999 - May 6, 2003

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 27, 1997 - March 5, 1999

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

April 21, 1997 - September 19, 1997

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 21, 1997 - September 19, 1997

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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 - (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

RR
Arizona
(11/14/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/1/2024)
RR
Florida
(10/1/2024)
IAR
Florida
(10/16/2024)
RR
Georgia
(10/1/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(10/1/2024)
RR
New York
(10/1/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(10/31/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/1/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(9/17/2025)
RR
Texas
(10/29/2024)
IAR
Texas
(10/29/2024)
RR
Virginia
(10/1/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/2/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 1/9/1998
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KA
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) (11/24/2025)

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

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Company Information


KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Boca Raton, FL 33431

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