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James S. De Kruif

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Austin, TX 78735
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CRD#: 2964242
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Professional summary


James Steven De Kruif, who also goes by James Steven Dekruif, Jim Dekruif, Jim Steven De Kruif, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Austin, Texas and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Perry, Iowa.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. James has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Steven Dekruif | Jim Dekruif | Jim Steven De Kruif

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.
Name: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400 Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Investment Advisor Start Date: 11/16/2020 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Advising clients, reviewing their accounts Name: Retire DSM Empowered Retirement Investment Related: Yes Address: 3072 104th Street Urbandale IA 50322 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Employee owner Start Date: 11/23/2020 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Working with clients and assisting them in making financial decisions Name: Majestic Limo and Coaches Inv Rel: No Address: 1816 Fuller Road West Des Moines IA 50265 NOB: Other Other/None of the Above Driving POSI: Driver Start Date: 6/16/2021 Hours per month: 11% - 20% (17 - 32 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Drive Mini buses and sedans to transport clients Name: JIM DE KRUIF POSI: Chapter Leader NOB: Senior Adult Advocacy INV REL: No # OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/01/2023 ADDRESS: 5 Orville Drive, Suite 400, Bohemia NY 11716 DESC: As Chapter Leader I organize speakers for in person meetings and phone calls. The speakers come from a variety of areas, to include elected representatives. I also represent AMAC at activities which would be important for seniors/our members to be aware of. I attend meetings and share AMAC Actions ideas and benefits of membership. Name: IOWANS FOR TAX RELIEF POSI: Ambassador NOB: Education/Awareness INV REL: No # OF HOURS: 32 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 01/22/2024 ADDRESS: 7601 Office Plaza Drive North, #140, West Des Moines IA 50266 DESC: I will be contacting local organizations/ residents either in person or by telephone informing them of pending tax legislation/vote and educating them on the resources available to them through Iowans for Tax Relief. Name: P AND K PEST CONTROL POSITION: Independent Contractor, sprayer NATURE: Pest Control INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 50 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 08/05/2025 ADDRESS: 2532 Park Street, Sheldon IA 51201, United States DESCRIPTION: I will be spraying for bugs and monitoring rodent activity. I will be working a designated route/customer base.

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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

November 24, 2020 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735Office #3: 3072 104th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322Office #4: 12100 Meredith Dr Ste 103e, Urbandale, IA 50322
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Austin, TX
Current

November 24, 2020 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1126 2nd St, Perry, IA 50220Office #2: 12100 Meredith Dr Ste 103e, Urbandale, IA 50322
BD
CRD#: 42046
Perry, IA
Past

May 18, 2020 - November 25, 2020

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

August 1, 2019 - November 25, 2020

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

March 22, 2007 - May 7, 2019

FRANKLIN/TEMPLETON DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 332
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

January 31, 2007 - February 28, 2007

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

October 11, 2006 - January 24, 2007

GRUBB & ELLIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17932
SANTA ANA, CA
Past

July 10, 2006 - October 9, 2006

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8073
JOHNSTON, IA
Past

November 19, 2004 - February 16, 2006

WELLS INVESTMENT SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 15252
NORCROSS, GA
Past

September 13, 2004 - November 1, 2004

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

August 9, 2002 - November 19, 2004

WELLS INVESTMENT SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 15252
NORCROSS, GA
Past

August 30, 1999 - July 15, 2002

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

June 19, 1998 - August 17, 1999

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

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
Colorado
(11/24/2020)
RR
Florida
(11/24/2020)
RR
Hawaii
(11/24/2020)
RR
Iowa
(11/24/2020)
IAR
Iowa
(11/24/2020)
RR
Kansas
(11/24/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(10/25/2021)
RR
Missouri
(11/24/2020)
RR
Nebraska
(11/24/2020)
RR
Texas
(11/24/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/24/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/12/2020
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#: 283330Austin, TX 78735

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