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Thomas C. Besselman
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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CRD#: 3015519
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Professional summary
Thomas C Besselman JR, who also goes by Thomas Charles Besselman Jr, Tom Besselman Jr, Tommy Besselman Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Thomas has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Thomas Charles Besselman Jr | Tom Besselman Jr | Tommy Besselman Jr
Other business activities
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BN: Carpenter Road LLC INV REL: Yes NOB: Real Estate Title: member Start Date: 7/15/2020 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: passive BN: Cobra Professionals Inc INV REL: No 70808 NOB: Other Back Office Operations Title: on board Start Date: 11/16/2001 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: oversight of the company BN: Canebrake Development, LLC INV REL: No NOB: Real Estate Title: Member Start Date: 6/3/2019 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: Member...equity investor BN: BLUE PARC 6, LLC INV REL: Yes NOB: Real Estate Title: member of LLC Start Date: 9/29/2015 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: member BN: Office Parc 5, LLC INV REL: Yes NOB: Real Estate Title: member Start Date: 4/3/2017 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: investor BN: Four Square Builders LLC INV REL: No NOB: Real Estate Title: member Start Date: 5/15/2016 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: silent partner...financial backer BN: Canbrake Builders, LLC INV REL: No NOB: Real Estate Title: member Start Date: 6/14/2017 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: member....financial backer BN: Besselman 30, LLC INV REL: Yes NOB: Real Estate Title: member Start Date: 4/2/2017 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: investor BN: HCM Holdings, LLC INV REL: No NOB: payroll, benefits admin, and HR outsourcing Co. CPI is a COBRA, HRA, and FSA administrator. Title: owner in trust Start Date: 1/1/2016 HRS per month: 11% - 20% (17 - 32 HRS) Duties: owner BN: PFC 2, LLC INV REL: Yes NOB: Real Estate Title: member of LLC Start Date: 1/17/2019 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: member of LLC BN: Thomas C Besselman Jr Inc INV REL: No NOB: Receives revenue share from Centura Advisors Title: Owner/ Member Start Date: 10/12/2001 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: Receives revenue share from Centura Advisors BN: Centura Benefits Solutions, LLC INV REL: Yes NOB: Insurance Title: Member - Agent Start Date: 1/1/2018 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: write health insurance and worksite products for small group BN: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INV REL: Yes NOB: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Title: Investment Advisor Representative Start Date: 4/4/2016 Hrs/mth: Up to 100% Duties: Investment advisory services BN: Centura Advisors, LLC INV REL: Yes NOB: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance Title: member Start Date: 1/9/2013 Hrs/mth: 145-160 Duties: broker BN: HR Solutions INV REL: Yes NOB: RR Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Consulting Title: Retirement Plans Director/Consultant Start Date: 1/1/2004 Hrs/mth: 49-64 HRS) Duties: consultant on retirement plans for clients of HR Solutions BN: ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER INV REL: Yes NOB: Insurance Title: PASSIVE Start Date: 1/9/2013 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: maintain existing client accouts BN: Besselman Properties LLC INV REL: No NOB: Real Estate Title: Member Start Date: 7/2/2012 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: landlord BN: Perkins Rd Financial Center LLC INV REL: No NOB: Real Estate Title: Member Start Date: 7/1/2005 Hrs/mth: 0-16 Duties: memeber of the LLC BN: CENTURA OF NEW ORLEANS LLC POSI: Member NOB: Insurance INV REL: Yes NUMBER OF HRS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HRS: 1 START DATE: 05/30/2023 ADDR: 10925 Perkins Rd, Suite C, BATON ROUGE LA 70810 DESC: Broker writing employee benefits BN: CENTURA OF ACADIANA LLC POSI: Member NOB: Insurance INV REL: Yes NUMBER OF HRS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HRS: 1 START DATE: 05/30/2023 ADDR: 10925 Perkins Rd, Suite C, BATON ROUGE LA 70810 DESC: Broker writing employee benefits BN: CENTURA OF NORTH LOUISIANA LLC POSI: Member NOB: Insurance INV REL: Yes NUMBER OF HRS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HRS: 1 START DATE: 05/30/2023 ADDR: 10925 Perkins Rd, Suite C, Baton Rouge LA 70810 DESC: Broker writing employee benefits BN: TC VENTURES LLC POSI: Member NOB: construction co INV REL: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 03/01/2024 ADDRESS: 11860 Boylan Ave, Baton Rouge LA 70809 DESC: silent partner, financial backer
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
Office #1: 6421 Perkins Rd. Bldg. A, Ste. 1a, Baton Rouge, LA 70808RIA
CRD#: 283330
Baton Rouge, LA
Current
January 9, 2013 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 6421 Perkins Rd. Building C, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70808BD
CRD#: 42046
Baton Rouge, LA
Past
January 9, 2013 - September 22, 2016
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 42046
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past
February 7, 2003 - January 9, 2013
VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14503
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past
October 21, 2002 - February 7, 2003
THE MASTERS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 108432
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past
July 16, 2001 - January 9, 2013
VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14503
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past
April 3, 1998 - July 27, 2001
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
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
California(1/9/2013)
RR
Colorado(1/9/2013)
RR
Florida(5/22/2015)
RR
Georgia(7/18/2023)
RR
Louisiana(1/9/2013)
IAR
Louisiana(4/19/2016)
RR
Mississippi(1/9/2013)
RR
South Carolina(9/18/2025)
RR
Texas(1/9/2013)
IAR
Texas(7/27/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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
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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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Company Information
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 283330Baton Rouge, LA 70808TRUST BUT VERIFY
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