Wesley G. Lentz
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
KALAMAZOO, MI 49009
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CRD#: 3111134
Professional summary
Wesley Graham Lentz, CFP®, who also goes by Wesley Lentz, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Kalamazoo, Michigan and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Wesley is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Wesley has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 22TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Wesley Lentz
Other business activities
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Business Name: The Wiser Financial Group Investment Related: Yes Address: 6100 Stadium Drive Kalamazoo MI 49009 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: Branch Manager Start Date: 1/1/2007 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 81% - 90% (113 - 126 hours) Duties: I am the marketing group manager and currently provide oversight in the compliance area when it comes to the registered reps in my branch.Business Name: 6100 Stadium Drive LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 6100 Stadium Drive Kalamazoo MI 49009 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: member that owns 20% Start Date: 1/1/2007 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: minimal activity, act as resident agent for entity and have annual meeting.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
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1995
Experience
Current
April 20, 2016 - Present
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 6100 Stadium Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49009RIA
CRD#: 283330
KALAMAZOO, MI
Current
April 18, 2016 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 6100 Stadium Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49009BD
CRD#: 42046
Kalamazoo, MI
Past
June 25, 2008 - May 7, 2016
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 16164
KALAMAZOO, MI
Past
October 6, 1998 - May 7, 2016
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
KALAMAZOO, MI
Past
August 31, 1998 - September 9, 1998
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past
August 31, 1998 - September 9, 1998
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
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
Arizona(4/18/2016)
RR
Arkansas(6/4/2019)
RR
California(4/18/2016)
RR
Colorado(4/18/2016)
RR
Florida(4/18/2016)
RR
Georgia(5/19/2017)
RR
Idaho(10/31/2022)
RR
Illinois(4/18/2016)
RR
Indiana(5/10/2016)
RR
Iowa(4/18/2016)
RR
Kansas(4/18/2016)
RR
Kentucky(3/3/2023)
RR
Maryland(4/18/2016)
RR
Michigan(4/18/2016)
IAR
Michigan(4/20/2016)
RR
Minnesota(4/18/2016)
RR
Nebraska(9/20/2021)
RR
Nevada(7/24/2024)
RR
New York(7/27/2021)
RR
North Carolina(4/18/2016)
RR
North Dakota(9/11/2024)
RR
Ohio(4/18/2016)
RR
Oklahoma(4/18/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/17/2018)
RR
South Carolina(4/18/2016)
RR
Tennessee(4/18/2016)
RR
Texas(4/18/2016)
IAR
Texas(7/26/2023)
RR
Virginia(4/2/2025)
RR
Washington(3/9/2023)
RR
Wisconsin(4/18/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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Company Information
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 283330Kalamazoo, MI 49009TRUST BUT VERIFY
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