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John A. Barragan

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CRD#: 2941942
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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.

John Arthur Barragan III, who also goes by John A Barragan, John Arthur Barragan III, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. John had worked at 24 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 99TO, Series 57TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 24, Series 28 and Series 53 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John A Barragan | John Arthur Barragan Iii

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.
(1) RENTAL PROPERTY; DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; SINGLE FAMILY HOME RENTAL PROPERTY THROUGH LLC; COORDINATE WITH THE RENTAL PROPERTY COMPANY AS NEEDED; RENTAL INCOME FROM THE PROPERTY; OWN THE HOME; 1 HOUR PER MONTH DURING NON-TRADING HOURS (2) KESTRA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC; AUSTIN, TX; INVESTMENT RELATED; START: 7/2024; INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE; CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER; HTTPS://WWW.KESTRAIM.COM; INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS; 40 HOURS PER WEEK DURING NORMAL TRADING HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

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


Past

August 1, 2024 - May 20, 2025

KESTRA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 317711
AUSTIN, TX
Past

August 1, 2024 - May 20, 2025

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

April 3, 2024 - July 24, 2024

REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 134952
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 3, 2024 - July 24, 2024

REALTA EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23769
San Diego, CA
Past

December 16, 2021 - April 3, 2024

KESTRA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 317711
AUSTIN, TX
Past

November 11, 2021 - January 11, 2022

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
Dana Point, CA
Past

November 11, 2021 - April 2, 2024

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

September 3, 2020 - January 25, 2021

MERCER ALLIED COMPANY, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 37404
IRVING, TX
Past

July 6, 2020 - December 22, 2021

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
Irving, TX
Past

May 22, 2020 - December 22, 2021

UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 134600
IRVING, TX
Past

October 9, 2018 - January 14, 2020

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

October 27, 2017 - January 14, 2020

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 27, 2017 - January 14, 2020

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

April 13, 2016 - July 5, 2016

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 25, 2012 - November 15, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18697
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 24, 2012 - February 6, 2018

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 15, 2011 - September 21, 2012

COOPER MCMANUS

RIA
CRD#: 111458
IRVINE, CA
Past

December 1, 2011 - September 19, 2012

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
IRVINE, CA
Past

October 7, 2010 - November 8, 2011

SCF INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 123608
FRESNO, CA
Past

October 6, 2010 - November 8, 2011

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47275
FRESNO, CA
Past

November 1, 2007 - October 18, 2010

TRICOR ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141775
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past

July 31, 2007 - October 4, 2010

TRICOR FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142518
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past

May 2, 2006 - August 2, 2007

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
PARK CITY, UT
Past

February 20, 2006 - August 2, 2007

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
PARK CITY, UT
Past

March 18, 2003 - February 18, 2004

ESSENTIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 122931
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past

May 3, 2000 - October 23, 2001

MATRIX EXECUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38455
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 12, 1999 - January 8, 2001

INVESTIN SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 39295
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 26, 1999 - July 1, 1999

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 19, 1997 - April 1, 1999

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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 INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC.
KESTRA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC.

CRD#: 317711 / SEC#: 801-122889

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/16/2021 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/24/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/23/1998
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 12/4/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 28
Date: 1/29/2009
Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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KESTRA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC.
KESTRA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC.

CRD#: 317711 / SEC#: 801-122889

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/16/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Ste 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA IM 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,421
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,615,262,770

Red Flags


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Company Information


KESTRA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC.

CRD#: 317711

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