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Christopher T. Connelly

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
W. SPRINGFIELD, MA 01089
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CRD#: 3083364
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Professional summary


Christopher Thomas Connelly, who also goes by Chris Connelly, Christopher T Connelly, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in W. Springfield, Massachusetts and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in W. Springfield, Massachusetts.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Christopher has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chris Connelly | Christopher T Connelly

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.
Business Name: Foley/Connelly Benefits Group Investment Related: Yes Address: 37 Elm Street West Springfield MA 01089 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Partner Start Date: 3/15/2006 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: referring clients and businessesBusiness Name: Foley/Connelly Financial Partners, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 37 Elm Street West Springfield MA 01089 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: member, president Start Date: 12/31/2004 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: President, marketing, selling products and servicesBusiness Name: West Springfield Boys and Girls Club Investment Related: No Address: 615 Main Street West Springfield MA 01089 Nature of Business: Community/Charitable/Civic Position, Title or Relationship: Board Member Start Date: 6/15/2013 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: we set policy and review financials and help with activities for the clubBusiness 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 servicesBusiness Name: Calico Financial Investment Related: No Address: 69 Hale Street West Springfield MA 01089 Nature of Business: Other Back Office Operations Position, Title or Relationship: President Start Date: 12/10/2104 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Business ManagementBusiness Name: Ridgeline Financial Partners North, LLC DBA Daury Wealth Managment Investment Related: Yes Address: 243 King Street Suite 244 Northampton MA 01060 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name Position, Title or Relationship: Member Start Date: 7/1/2021 Hours per month: 51% - 60% (81 - 96 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 41% - 50% (57 - 70 hours) Duties: Member, Registered Investment Advisor

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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

November 29, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 37 Elm St, W. Springfield, MA 01089
RIA
CRD#: 283330
W. SPRINGFIELD, MA
Current

December 9, 2004 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 37 Elm St, W. Springfield, MA 01089Office #2: 243 King Street Suite 244, Northampton, MA 01060
BD
CRD#: 42046
W. Springfield, MA
Past

August 14, 1998 - January 5, 2005

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY

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

RR
Alabama
(5/28/2024)
RR
California
(7/24/2020)
RR
Colorado
(3/26/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(12/9/2004)
RR
Florida
(11/27/2007)
RR
Georgia
(11/6/2023)
RR
Hawaii
(2/17/2022)
RR
Indiana
(6/29/2022)
RR
Kentucky
(2/8/2022)
RR
Louisiana
(2/17/2022)
RR
Maine
(1/11/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/9/2004)
IAR
Massachusetts
(11/29/2016)
RR
Michigan
(2/17/2022)
RR
Minnesota
(2/17/2022)
RR
Missouri
(3/26/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(12/9/2004)
RR
New Jersey
(1/27/2020)
RR
New Mexico
(2/17/2022)
RR
New York
(12/9/2004)
RR
North Carolina
(2/18/2022)
RR
Ohio
(4/29/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(2/17/2022)
RR
Oregon
(2/16/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/17/2022)
RR
Rhode Island
(7/14/2008)
RR
South Carolina
(3/21/2017)
RR
Texas
(2/17/2022)
RR
Vermont
(6/20/2019)
RR
Virginia
(7/24/2020)
RR
Washington
(2/17/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/21/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 283330W. Springfield, MA 01089

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