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Michael C. Pemberton

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Woodstock, GA 30188
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CRD#: 2905608
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Professional summary


Michael C Pemberton is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Woodstock, Georgia and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Woodstock, Georgia.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Business Name: Strategic Stewardship Investment Related: Yes Address: 3215 South Cherokee Lane, Ste. 1630 Woodstock GA 30188 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Financial Advisor Start Date: 10/1/2018 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Meet with clients, build and illustrate financial plans, manage client investment accounts.Business Name: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Pkwy Bldg. 2 Ste. 400 Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Investment Advisor Start Date: 10/1/2018 Hours per month: 81% - 90% (129 - 144 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 81% - 90% (113 - 126 hours) Duties: Working with clients in managing their investments.Business Name: Lending Club IRA Investment Related: Yes Address: 595 Market Street, Suite 200 San Francisco CA 94105 Nature of Business: Loan/Mortgage/Lending Related Position, Title or Relationship: Account holder Start Date: 11/1/2015 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Don't have any duties. Just have an IRA there that's invested in peer to peer lending notes.

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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 1, 2018 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3215 South Cherokee Lane Ste. 1630, Woodstock, GA 30188
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Woodstock, GA
Current

October 1, 2018 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3215 S Cherokee Lane, Suite 1630, Woodstock, GA 30188
BD
CRD#: 42046
Woodstock, GA
Past

August 3, 2009 - October 1, 2018

KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 140808
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 30, 2009 - October 1, 2018

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 30, 2009 - August 6, 2009

WFG ADVISORS, LP

RIA
CRD#: 125073
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 30, 2009 - August 6, 2009

WFG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22704
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 1, 2007 - April 2, 2009

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 26, 2007 - April 2, 2009

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 265
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 3, 2001 - January 19, 2007

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
ATLANTA, GA

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".
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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

RR
Alabama
(3/30/2020)
RR
Florida
(10/1/2018)
RR
Georgia
(10/1/2018)
IAR
Georgia
(10/1/2018)
RR
Idaho
(10/1/2018)
RR
Iowa
(11/12/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/20/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(10/1/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(10/26/2018)
RR
Tennessee
(10/1/2018)
RR
Texas
(11/14/2018)
IAR
Texas
(11/1/2023)
RR
Utah
(7/29/2022)
RR
Virginia
(6/29/2022)
RR
Wyoming
(10/4/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/20/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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#: 283330Woodstock, GA 30188

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