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Paul W. Holjes

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Hartfod, CT 06103
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CRD#: 3166198
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Professional summary


Paul William Holjes, who also goes by Paul Holjes, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Hartfod, Connecticut and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Bristol, Connecticut.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Paul has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Paul Holjes

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: Kestra Advisory Services LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Pkwy Bldg. 2 Ste. 400, Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Financial Advisor Start Date: 3/8/2018 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: provide financial planning and wealth management adviseBusiness Name: Peak Mountain Advisors Investment Related: Yes Address: 942 Main Street, 1st floor Hartfod CT 06103 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: owner Start Date: 5/30/2012 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Financial Advice, Asset ManagementBusiness Name: 19 East Granby Road LLC Investment Related: No Address: PO Box 220 East Granby CT 06026 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: owner Start Date: 5/26/2016 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: renovation and rental

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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®
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Experience


Current

March 8, 2018 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 942 Main Street 1st Floor, Hartfod, CT 06103
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Hartfod, CT
Current

March 8, 2018 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 10 Riverside Ave, Bristol, CT 06010Office #2: 942 Main Street 1st Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103
BD
CRD#: 42046
Bristol, CT
Past

June 4, 2012 - March 8, 2018

PRIVATE ADVISOR GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155216
HARTFORD, CT
Past

May 30, 2012 - March 19, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
HARTFORD, CT
Past

November 17, 2010 - June 12, 2012

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
GLASTONBURY, CT
Past

November 10, 2010 - June 12, 2012

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
GLASTONBURY, CT
Past

June 1, 2009 - November 18, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
HARTFORD, CT
Past

June 1, 2009 - November 18, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
HARTFORD, CT
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
HARTFORD, CT
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
HARTFORD, CT
Past

June 29, 2004 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
HARTFORD, CT
Past

June 29, 2004 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
HARTFORD, CT
Past

July 22, 2002 - June 25, 2004

PRUDENTIAL RETIREMENT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 40596
HARTFORD, CT
Past

June 21, 2002 - June 25, 2004

PRUDENTIAL RETIREMENT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40596
HARTFORD, CT
Past

January 27, 1999 - June 25, 2002

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY

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
(3/8/2018)
RR
Colorado
(3/8/2018)
RR
Connecticut
(3/8/2018)
IAR
Connecticut
(3/8/2018)
RR
Delaware
(3/8/2018)
RR
Florida
(3/8/2018)
RR
Illinois
(4/16/2018)
RR
Maine
(6/4/2025)
RR
Maryland
(1/3/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(3/8/2018)
RR
New Hampshire
(3/8/2018)
RR
New York
(3/8/2018)
RR
Texas
(7/13/2022)
IAR
Texas
(7/14/2022)
RR
Vermont
(4/28/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/15/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 7/14/2004
Futures Managed Funds Examination
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#: 283330Hartfod, CT 06103

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