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Stephen R. Thomas

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Newbury Park, CA 91320
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CRD#: 3022772
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Professional summary


Stephen Renden Thomas, CFP®, who also goes by Stephen R Thomas, Steve Thomas, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Newbury Park, California and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Newbury Park, California.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Stephen has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Stephen R Thomas | Steve Thomas

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: 318 LLC POSITION: CEO NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/01/2014 ADDRESS: 3323 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park CA 91320 DESCRIPTION: Shareholder Name: RENTAL PROPERTY PORTFOLIO POSITION: Partner NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/15/2021 ADDRESS: 3323 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park CA 91320 DESCRIPTION: Own rental properties Name: FINANCIAL POINTE POSITION: Owner NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 01/01/1998 ADDRESS: 3323 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park CA 91320 DESCRIPTION: Insurance sales as indicated by a financial plan (life insurance, long term care insurance, health insurance, disability insurance, fixed annuities) Name: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES POSITION: IAR NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 10/03/2023 ADDRESS: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Suite 400, Austin TX 78735 DESCRIPTION: IAR NAME: RETIREMENT PLANNING TODAY POSITION: Instructor NATURE: Teaching classes INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 10/06/2015 ADDRESS: 3323 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park CA 91320, United States DESCRIPTION: Teaching classes at local colleges to pre-retirees. NAME: ESSFC LLC POSITION: Investor NATURE: Dry cleaner & Laundromat INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/01/2025 ADDRESS: 3323 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park CA 91320, United States DESCRIPTION: Invest money

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2009

Experience


Current

October 3, 2023 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3323 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Newbury Park, CA
Current

October 3, 2023 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3323 Old Conejo Rd, Newbury Park, CA 91320
BD
CRD#: 42046
Newbury Park, CA
Past

September 1, 2023 - October 6, 2023

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
NEWBURY PARK, CA
Past

September 1, 2023 - October 6, 2023

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
NEWBURY PARK, CA
Past

February 15, 2011 - September 1, 2023

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
NEWBURY PARK, CA
Past

February 14, 2011 - September 1, 2023

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
NEWBURY PARK, CA
Past

December 16, 2004 - February 28, 2011

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

December 16, 2004 - February 28, 2011

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

February 20, 2002 - December 17, 2004

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

August 23, 1999 - December 17, 2004

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

July 28, 1999 - December 17, 2004

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 29, 1998 - May 19, 1999

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

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".
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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

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Arizona
(10/3/2023)
RR
California
(10/3/2023)
IAR
California
(10/3/2023)
RR
Colorado
(10/3/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(10/3/2023)
RR
Florida
(10/3/2023)
RR
Georgia
(10/3/2023)
RR
Hawaii
(10/3/2023)
RR
Idaho
(10/3/2023)
RR
Illinois
(10/3/2023)
RR
Indiana
(10/3/2023)
RR
Maryland
(10/3/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/3/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(10/3/2023)
RR
Montana
(10/3/2023)
RR
Nevada
(10/3/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/3/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(10/3/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(10/13/2025)
RR
New York
(10/3/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(10/9/2023)
RR
Oregon
(10/3/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/3/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(10/3/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(10/3/2023)
RR
Texas
(10/3/2023)
IAR
Texas
(10/3/2023)
RR
Utah
(10/3/2023)
RR
Virginia
(10/13/2025)
RR
Washington
(10/3/2023)
RR
West Virginia
(10/3/2023)
RR
Wyoming
(7/26/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/9/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 10/3/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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) (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#: 283330Newbury Park, CA 91320

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