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Cecil M. Deas

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Vestavia Hills, AL 35242
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CRD#: 2908975
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Professional summary

Cecil Mack Deas JR, who also goes by Cecil Mack Deas, Mack Deas, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.

Cecil is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Cecil has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Cecil Mack Deas | Mack Deas

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) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

March 26, 2026 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2008 Stonegate Trail Suite 112, Vestavia Hills, AL 35242
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Vestavia Hills, AL
Current

March 26, 2026 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2008 Stonegate Trail Suite 112, Vestavia Hills, AL 35242
BD
CRD#: 42046
Vestavia Hills, AL
Past

January 16, 2025 - June 13, 2025

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
Birmingham, AL
Past

January 16, 2025 - June 13, 2025

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
Birmingham, AL
Past

April 19, 2016 - August 19, 2024

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 6, 2016 - August 19, 2024

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

September 12, 2014 - January 9, 2016

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
PENSACOLA, FL
Past

August 29, 2014 - January 9, 2016

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
PENSACOLA, FL
Past

July 16, 2013 - August 26, 2014

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

July 16, 2013 - August 26, 2014

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

January 2, 2013 - July 19, 2013

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

December 19, 2012 - July 19, 2013

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 12, 2011 - October 8, 2012

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

March 3, 2011 - October 5, 2012

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

January 14, 1998 - February 16, 2011

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
BIRMINGHAM, AL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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
Alabama
(3/26/2026)
IAR
Alabama
(3/26/2026)
RR
Florida
(3/26/2026)
RR
Georgia
(3/26/2026)
RR
Louisiana
(3/26/2026)
RR
Mississippi
(3/26/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(3/26/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(3/26/2026)
RR
Texas
(3/26/2026)
IAR
Texas
(3/27/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/11/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/17/1997
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: 10/11/2001
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 1/12/1998
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/14/2002
General Securities Principal Examination
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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (11/24/2025)
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (WRAP FEE PROGRAM) (11/24/2025)
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (PLAN 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
Report
12/23/2024
Cover Page
Report
10/20/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Vestavia Hills, AL 35242

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