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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.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Thomas Charles Besselman Jr | Tom Besselman Jr | Tommy Besselman Jr

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 19, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 6421 Perkins Rd. Bldg. A, Ste. 1a, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
RIA
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 70808
BD
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

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
California
(1/9/2013)
RR
Colorado
(1/9/2013)
RR
Florida
(5/22/2015)
RR
Georgia
(7/18/2023)
RR
Illinois
(2/11/2026)
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
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/1/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/24/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/2/1998
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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)
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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) (11/24/2025)
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (WRAP FEE PROGRAM) (11/24/2025)
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (PLAN CLIENTS) (11/24/2025)

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
12/01/2025
Cover Page
Report
12/23/2024
Cover Page
Report
10/20/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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