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Benjamin Stephen Shaddox

CFP®
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
SPRINGDALE, AR
·CRD# 3091114·28 years experience

Professional Summary

Benjamin Stephen Shaddox, CFP®, who also goes by Ben Shaddox, Benjamin Shaddox, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Springdale, Arkansas and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Springdale, Arkansas. Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Benjamin has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and...

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Other Aliases

Ben Shaddox, Benjamin Shaddox

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2006

Years of Experience

28 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 283330
RIA
4100 Corporate Center Drive, Ste#200, ,, Springdale, AR 72762
April 19, 2016 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
BD
4100 Corporate Center Drive Suite 410, Springdale, AR 72762
February 23, 2007 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
RIA
Springdale, AR
February 23, 2007 - September 22, 2016
ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT·CRD# 42057
RIA
Springdale, AR
March 5, 2003 - February 22, 2007
ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT·CRD# 42057
BD
Springdale, AR
March 5, 2003 - February 22, 2007
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
RIA
Springdale, AZ
March 10, 2000 - March 21, 2003
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES·CRD# 4039
BD
New York, NY
August 25, 1998 - January 5, 2000
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
BD
New York, NY
August 25, 1998 - March 21, 2003

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Current Firm

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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 - SEC (12/31/1998 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735

Phone Number

(844) 553-7872

# of Employees

1,359

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (9/22/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

192,439

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$79,798,091,767

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/01/2025Cover PageReport
12/23/2024Cover PageReport
10/20/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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Business Name: Lion Street Investment Related: Yes Address: 515 Congress ave Austin TX 78701 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Product Sales Start Date: 1/1/2011 Hours per month: 21% - 30% (33 - 48 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 21% - 30% (29 - 42 hours) Duties: Insurance SalesBusiness 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: Eastern Gate Financial LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 4100 Corporate Center Drive Suite 201 Springdale AR 72762 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: Principal/Owner Start Date: 1/1/2018 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 71% - 80% (99 - 112 hours) Duties: Meeting with clients and general management of business operations

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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 - SEC (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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arkansas
(2/23/2007)
IAR
Arkansas
(4/19/2016)
RR
California
(7/8/2025)
RR
Florida
(12/1/2009)
RR
Kentucky
(11/7/2012)
RR
Missouri
(2/10/2014)
RR
Oklahoma
(5/17/2012)
RR
Texas
(1/24/2025)
IAR
Texas
(2/14/2025)
RR
Washington
(6/20/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jun 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1998About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1999About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1998About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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