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Michael A Wertheim

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Smithtown, NY
·CRD# 3151276·28 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael A Wertheim is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Smithtown, New York and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Smithtown, New York. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Years of Experience

28 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 283330
RIA
51 E. Main St., Smithtown, NY 11787
June 22, 2021 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
BD
51 E. Main Street, Smithtown, NY 11787
October 3, 2007 - Present
1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY·CRD# 4082
BD
Kings Park, NY
December 16, 2003 - October 9, 2007
VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 3960
BD
Worcester, MA
January 20, 1999 - December 16, 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

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: Newbrook Insurance Investment Related: Yes Address: 14 Roosevelt Ave Port Jefferson Station NY 11776 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Other,Fixed Insurance Sales Start Date: 7/1/2013 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: I sell life and health insurance through this organizationBusiness Name: Kaplan MGT Investment Related: No Address: 312 Commack Rd Commack NY 11725 Nature of Business: Tax/Accounting Position, Title or Relationship: Employee Start Date: 2/1/2011 Hours per month: 21% - 30% (33 - 48 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 11% - 20% (15 - 28 hours) Duties: Tax PreperationBusiness Name: Main Street Financial Group Investment Related: Yes Address: 312 Commack Rd Commack NY 11725 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory (RIA, IAR, Financial Planning, etc.) Position, Title or Relationship: Partner Start Date: 1/1/2003 Hours per month: 51% - 60% (81 - 96 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 21% - 30% (29 - 42 hours) Duties: Proividing Financial Planning AdviceBusiness 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: Michael A Wertheim Investment Related: Yes Address: 312 Commack Road Commack NY 11725 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: owner Start Date: 1/1/2017 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: I own and run the rental propertyBusiness Name: Aussie Inc Investment Related: No Address: 5 SHetland Lane Saint James NY 11780 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: Owner Start Date: 1/1/2018 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Building upkeep and oversightBusiness Name: National Life Group Investment Related: Yes Address: 51 E Main St Smithtown NY 11787 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Field Rep Start Date: 1/18/2019 Hours per month: 11% - 20% (17 - 32 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 11% - 20% (15 - 28 hours) Duties: I'm using National Life to explore other fixed life insurance options for my clientsBusiness Name: Penn Mutual Investment Related: No Address: 51 E Main St Smithtown NY 11787 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Sales Rep Start Date: 2/5/2021 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Sell Life Insurance

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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
California
(10/11/2007)
RR
Connecticut
(10/3/2007)
RR
Delaware
(10/8/2007)
RR
District of Columbia
(11/20/2020)
RR
Florida
(10/3/2007)
RR
Georgia
(7/18/2011)
RR
Maine
(10/16/2013)
RR
Maryland
(2/7/2012)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/23/2010)
RR
Michigan
(9/22/2020)
RR
Nevada
(4/9/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(10/3/2007)
RR
New York
(10/3/2007)
IAR
New York
(6/22/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(3/23/2009)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/27/2014)
RR
Rhode Island
(5/17/2016)
RR
South Carolina
(6/15/2016)
RR
Tennessee
(2/12/2013)
RR
Texas
(11/19/2007)
IAR
Texas
(7/27/2023)
RR
Virginia
(10/3/2007)
RR
Washington
(3/16/2015)
RR
Wyoming
(4/9/2026)

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 Dec 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1998About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1998About the Series 7 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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