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Michael A. Wertheim

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Smithtown, NY 11787
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CRD#: 3151276
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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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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 22, 2021 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 51 E. Main St., Smithtown, NY 11787
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Smithtown, NY
Current

October 3, 2007 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 51 E. Main Street, Smithtown, NY 11787
BD
CRD#: 42046
Smithtown, NY
Past

December 16, 2003 - October 9, 2007

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
KINGS PARK, NY
Past

January 20, 1999 - December 16, 2003

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA

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 - (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
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
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)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/10/1999
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#: 283330Smithtown, NY 11787

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