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Sean M. Russell

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Chevy Chase, MD
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CRD#: 3175179
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Sean Michael RussellKESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES

Professional summary


Sean Michael Russell is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Chevy Chase, Maryland and GANIM PRIVATE WEALTH located in Shelton, Connecticut.

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

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.
BN: COASTLINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT RUSSELL GIAMMARINO WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP INV REL: Yes ADDR: 414 MAIN STREET, SUITE 300 Port Jefferson NY 11777 NOB of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance; Loan/Mortgage/Lending Related POSI, Title or Relationship: PARTNER Start Date: 3/13/2020 HRS per month: 100%+ (More than 160 HRS) HRS per month during trading HRS: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 HRS) Duties: INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT BN: SMR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INV REL: No ADDR: 4 Waterloo Lane East Setauket NY 11733 NOB of Business: Other Back Office Operations POSI, Title or Relationship: GENERAL PARTNER Start Date: 3/13/2020 HRS per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 HRS) HRS per month during trading HRS: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 HRS) Duties: PASS THROUGH ENTITY USED TO PAY BN: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES LLC INV REL: Yes ADDR: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400 Austin TX 78735 NOB of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC POSI, Title or Relationship: REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE Start Date: 3/13/2020 HRS per month: 100%+ (More than 160 HRS) HRS per month during trading HRS: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 HRS) Duties: ACTING AS INVESTMENT ADVISOR IN FEE BASED ACCOUNTS BN: SOUNDVIEW CAPITAL MGMT INV REL: No ADDR: 4 Waterloo Lane East Setauket NY 11733 NOB of Business: Other Back Office Operations POSI, Title or Relationship: CO-OWNER/PARTNER Start Date: 3/13/2020 HRS per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 HRS) HRS per month during trading HRS: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 HRS) Duties: USING AS A PASS THROUGH ENTITY TO PAY BILLS BN: Alternatives For Children INV REL: No ADDR: 14 research way Setauket NY 11733 NOB of Business: Community/Charitable/Civic Volunteer (Non-Leadership POSI) POSI, Title or Relationship: Member of Golf Outing Committee Start Date: 1/1/2010 HRS per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 HRS) HRS per month during trading HRS: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 HRS) Duties: Help organize, coordinate w local vendors and solicit golfers to play BN: 1303 Main, LLC INV REL: No ADDR: 1303 Main Street Port Jefferson NY 11777 NOB of Business: Real Estate POSI, Title or Relationship: MEMBER Start Date: 8/15/2020 HRS per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 HRS) HRS per month during trading HRS: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 HRS) Duties: LANDLORD BN: COASTLINE HOLDINGS GROUP, LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Investment advisory services through an independent outside RIA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 88 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 63 START DATE: 12/28/2020 ADDRESS: 1303 Main Street, Port Jefferson NY 11777 DESCRIPTION: Management, Investment Advice and Financial Planning BN: GFS Wealth Management Advisors INV REL: Yes ADDR: 2 Enterprise Drive, Suite 305 Shelton CT 06484 NOB of Business: Investment Advisory services through an independent outside RIA POSI, Title or Relationship: Partner and Financial Advisor Start Date: 4/1/2021 HRS per month: 11% - 20% (17 - 32 HRS) HRS per month during trading HRS: 11% - 20% (15 - 28 HRS) Duties: Manage Current Client Relationships BN: 7 CLAW LLC POSI: Member NOB: Real Estate INV REL: No NUMBER OF HRS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HRS: 0 START DATE: 05/02/2022 ADDR: 1303 Main Street, Port Jefferson NY 11777 DESC: Equal ownership and management BN: PORT JEFFERSON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POSI: Director NOB: Board POSI (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) INV REL: No NUMBER OF HRS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HRS: 0 START DATE: 11/14/2023 ADDR: 101 E Broadway, Port Jefferson Village Center, Port Jefferson NY 11777 DESC: Represent the small business area of the Village. Attend a once a month meeting.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

March 13, 2020 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
Chevy Chase, MD
Current

April 6, 2021 - Present

GANIM PRIVATE WEALTH

Office #1: 2 Enterprise Drive Suite 305, Shelton, CT 06484
RIA
CRD#: 285679
SHELTON, CT
Current

March 13, 2020 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1303 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
BD
CRD#: 42046
Port Jefferson, NY
Past

April 8, 2011 - March 24, 2020

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
DrChevy Chase, MD
Past

April 8, 2011 - March 24, 2020

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
DrChevy Chase, MD
Past

July 1, 2003 - April 11, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
PORT JEFFERSON, NY
Past

July 1, 2003 - April 11, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
PORT JEFFERSON, NY
Past

April 20, 1999 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7471
PORT JEFFERSON, NY
Past

February 24, 1999 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY

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
Arizona
(3/13/2020)
RR
California
(3/13/2020)
RR
Colorado
(3/13/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(3/13/2020)
IAR
Connecticut
(4/27/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/13/2020)
RR
Florida
(3/13/2020)
RR
Georgia
(1/16/2021)
RR
Illinois
(3/13/2020)
RR
Maine
(3/13/2020)
RR
Maryland
(3/13/2020)
IAR
Maryland
(5/20/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(3/13/2020)
RR
Michigan
(3/13/2020)
RR
Montana
(7/7/2026)
RR
Nebraska
(5/22/2020)
RR
Nevada
(8/19/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(3/13/2020)
RR
New Mexico
(3/13/2020)
RR
New York
(3/13/2020)
IAR
New York
(4/6/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(3/26/2020)
RR
Ohio
(3/13/2020)
RR
Oregon
(5/21/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/13/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(3/13/2020)
RR
Texas
(3/13/2020)
IAR
Texas
(7/16/2025)
RR
Vermont
(8/12/2020)
RR
Virgin Islands
(10/6/2022)
RR
Virginia
(3/13/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/26/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
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)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (11/24/2025)

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
12/01/2025
Cover Page
12/23/2024
10/20/2023

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Company Information


KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Chevy Chase, MD

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