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William R. Kitchel
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Austin, TX
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CRD#: 3002250
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Professional summary
William Robert Kitchel is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Austin, Texas and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Austin, Texas.
William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. William has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Business Name: Ashe Benefits Investment Related: No Address: 1240 Iroquois Lane Naperville IL 60502 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: insurance agent Start Date: 1/1/2000 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: insurance agent Business Name: MVP Financial Services Investment Related: No Address: 1701 Lake Avenue Suite 215 Glenview IL 60025 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Insurance agent Start Date: 1/1/1999 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Insurance agent Business Name: Value Group, Inc. Investment Related: No Address: 276 E. Deerpath Rd #502 Lake Forest IL 60045 Nature of Business: Consulting Position, Title or Relationship: Owner Start Date: 1/16/1998 Hours per month: 11% - 20% (17 - 32 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 11% - 20% (15 - 28 hours) Duties: General management, operations, supply chain & inventory management, accounting, budgeting, financial forecasting, general corporate administration Business Name: KITCHEL FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: Chief Investment Officer & Financial Planner NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 152 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 91 START DATE: 01/01/1998 ADDRESS: 8809 Bell Mountain Drive, Austin TX 78730, United States DESCRIPTION: Financial Adviser Business 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 Representative Start Date: 4/4/2016 Hours per month: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Investment advisory services ASSOCIATED AGENCIES/AUTO & HOME INSURANCE POSITION: outside producer NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 10/15/2021 ADDRESS: 1701 Golf Road, Suite 3-700, Rolling Meadows IL 60008, United States DESCRIPTION: referring of clients for home & auto insurance
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 19, 2016 - Present
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Austin, TX
Current
November 13, 2009 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
Austin, TX
Past
November 13, 2009 - September 22, 2016
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 42046
Austin, TX
Past
September 8, 2009 - January 14, 2010
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
LAKE FOREST, IL
Past
September 8, 2009 - January 14, 2010
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
LAKE FOREST, IL
Past
March 7, 2005 - September 8, 2009
WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 10078
LAKE FOREST, IL
Past
March 7, 2005 - September 8, 2009
WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10078
LAKE FOREST, IL
Past
August 3, 1998 - March 14, 2005
OGILVIE SECURITY ADVISORS CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 10105
LAKE FOREST, IL
Past
July 14, 1998 - March 14, 2005
OGILVIE SECURITY ADVISORS CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 10105
CHICAGO, IL
Past
February 4, 1998 - July 17, 1998
VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Arizona(5/8/2020)
RR
California(11/13/2009)
RR
Florida(10/7/2019)
RR
Illinois(11/13/2009)
RR
Massachusetts(7/25/2018)
RR
Michigan(12/14/2021)
RR
Missouri(11/13/2024)
RR
North Carolina(9/15/2014)
RR
Texas(2/8/2011)
IAR
Texas(8/25/2017)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 155,482 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 60,174,309,829 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | ||
| 10/20/2023 | ||
| 12/21/2022 |
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