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Edmund A. Fortier

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
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CRD#: 3136335
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Professional summary


Edmund Alan Fortier, CFP®, who also goes by Ed Fortier, Edmund Alan Fortier Mr, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Woodstock, Georgia and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Woodstock, Georgia.

Edmund is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Edmund has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ed Fortier | Edmund Alan Fortier Mr

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: Strategic Stewardship Investment Related: Yes Address: 3215 S Cherokee Lane S-1630 Woodstock GA 30188 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: Contractor Start Date: 9/1/2014 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 81% - 90% (113 - 126 hours) Duties: Service my clients by using the available IAR related services of NFP. 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: Strategic Stewardship Investment Related: No Address: 3215 S. Cherokee Lane S-1630 Woodstock GA 30188 Nature of Business: Consulting Position, Title or Relationship: I have received formal training in using and delivering the Value Builder System (https://valuebuildersystem.com), and pay a monthly subscription to have access to these resources. Start Date: 2/1/2018 Hours per month: 31% - 40% (49 - 64 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 21% - 30% (29 - 42 hours) Duties: I provide all the Value Builder System resources to the business owner client and "coach" them thru the entire 12-module process Business Name: (PROPOSED) TRUSTEE FOR JEFF MATTHEWS TESTAMENTARY TRUST POSITION: Trustee NATURE: legal/Attorney/Trustee/Executor INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 07/24/2023 ADDRESS: 5658 Forkwood Trace NW, Acworth GA 30101 DESCRIPTION: As Trustee I am responsible for managing all Trust assets for the benefit of the beneficiaries, which would include maintaining and paying all costs associated with managing a residence, raw land, and investment accounts. SANCTUARY CHURCH STEWARDSHIP TEAM POSITION: Committee member of 3 subcommittees: Finance, Facilities, Personnel NATURE: Consulting INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/01/2024 ADDRESS: 700 Mars Hill Rd, Kennesaw GA 30152, United States DESCRIPTION: The Stewardship Team meets quarterly to assess how the church is stewarding it's people, facilities, and finances. Various subcommittees will meet in between the quarterly meetings, at the Elder Board's request, to more closely review specific topics and issues, and provide recommendations accordingly.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Current

April 27, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3221 S. Cherokee Lane Ste. 1810, Woodstock, GA 30188
RIA
CRD#: 283330
WOODSTOCK, GA
Current

August 26, 2014 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3215 S Cherokee Lane, Suite 1630, Woodstock, GA 30188
BD
CRD#: 42046
Woodstock, GA
Past

August 28, 2014 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

April 27, 2011 - August 27, 2014

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 20, 2011 - August 27, 2014

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 9, 2010 - February 4, 2011

PERSIUM ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 128335
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 14, 2005 - April 19, 2010

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 11, 2005 - April 19, 2010

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 17, 2003 - October 24, 2005

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
KENNESAW, GA
Past

October 30, 1998 - October 24, 2005

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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
(9/9/2019)
RR
Arizona
(1/7/2015)
RR
California
(3/12/2021)
RR
Georgia
(8/28/2014)
IAR
Georgia
(4/27/2016)
RR
New Mexico
(1/17/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(5/22/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(8/14/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/30/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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 - (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#: 283330Woodstock, GA 30188

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