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Kent L. West

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CRD#: 2990279
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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.

Kent Leroy West, who also goes by Kent L West, was a registered financial professional .

Kent is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Kent had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Kent L West

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

April 3, 2014 - June 16, 2015

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
MUSTANG, OK
Past

April 3, 2014 - June 16, 2015

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Mustang, OK
Past

October 15, 2012 - May 28, 2013

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
AMARILLO, TX
Past

October 5, 2012 - May 28, 2013

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
AMARILLO, TX
Past

November 28, 2011 - March 8, 2012

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
SOUTHLAKE, TX
Past

November 28, 2011 - March 8, 2012

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
SOUTHLAKE, TX
Past

February 19, 2002 - November 28, 2011

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
SANTA ROSA, CA
Past

September 24, 1998 - November 28, 2011

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
CANYON, TX
Past

January 16, 1998 - September 11, 1998

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/27/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORY SERVICES | HD VEST ADVISORY SERVICES | H.D. VEST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | AVANTAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 104556 / SEC#: 801-29892

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Contact information


Main Address
3200 Olympus Blvd Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75019
Mailing Address
Phone number
(972) 870-6000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2,278

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts140,306
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 46,109,939,749

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/13/2024
Cover Page
11/28/2023
12/16/2022

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Company Information


AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 104556

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