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Mason J. Howard
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Plymouth, MN 55441
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CRD#: 3087142
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Professional summary
Mason Jay Howard is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Plymouth, Minnesota and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Plymouth, Minnesota.
Mason is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Mason has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53, Series 24, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Business Name: MN Liife & Health Insurance License Investment Related: Yes Address: NA NA AK 55343 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Other,State Insureance License Start Date: 8/27/2003 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Licensed non-producer Business Name: The KNW Group LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 4350 Baker Road Suite 250 Minnetonka MN 55343 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: Director of Investments Start Date: 11/30/2007 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Investment Due Diligence and asset allocation support 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 Business Name: NFP Investment Related: Yes Address: 505 Waterford Park, Highway 169 N, Suite 1100 Plymouth MN 55441 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Consulting; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: VP Start Date: 3/11/2019 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Investment Advisory, Consulting, Department Management Business Name: THE KNW GROUP LLC POSITION: Employee NATURE: Legacy firm acquired by NFP INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/30/2007 ADDRESS: 505 Hwy 169 N, Suite 1100, Plymouth MN 55441 DESCRIPTION: None not already related to NFP
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 30, 2018 - Present
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 505 Waterford Park Highway 169 N, Suite 1100, Plymouth, MN 55441RIA
CRD#: 283330
Plymouth, MN
Current
January 4, 2008 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 505 Hwy 169 N, Suite 1100, Plymouth, MN 55441BD
CRD#: 42046
Plymouth, MN
Past
January 1, 2002 - November 28, 2007
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
EAGAN, MN
Past
September 19, 2000 - January 1, 2002
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past
July 14, 1998 - July 24, 2000
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
July 14, 1998 - July 24, 2000
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Florida(6/16/2025)
RR
Georgia(4/21/2023)
RR
Illinois(12/16/2014)
RR
Indiana(4/21/2023)
RR
Massachusetts(3/11/2024)
RR
Minnesota(1/4/2008)
IAR
Minnesota(4/30/2018)
RR
New York(6/26/2024)
RR
North Dakota(1/5/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/25/2025)
RR
South Carolina(7/9/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(3/5/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
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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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