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Daniel J Sommers

CFP®
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
NAPERVILLE, IL
·CRD# 3232276·27 years experience

Professional Summary

Daniel J Sommers, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Naperville, Illinois and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Naperville, Illinois. Daniel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Daniel has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2002

Years of Experience

27 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 283330
RIA
1700 Park St., Ste. 200,, Naperville, IL 60563
April 19, 2016 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
BD
1700 Park Street Suite 200, Naperville, IL 60563
March 23, 2001 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
RIA
Naperville, IL
June 21, 2001 - September 22, 2016
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED·CRD# 8158
BD
Milwaukee, WI
February 25, 2000 - January 9, 2001
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 2881
BD
Milwaukee, WI
January 2, 2000 - February 5, 2001

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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

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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: PWM 401k Investment Related: No Address: 1700 Park Street Suite 200 Naperville IL 60563 Nature of Business: Other Other/None of the Above trustee duties for 401k plan Position, Title or Relationship: trustee duties for 401k plan Start Date: 1/1/2012 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: administration of 401k plan Business Name: Sommers Education Assistance Loan Trust Investment Related: No Address: 613 Banbury Ct Roselle IL 60172 Nature of Business: Other Back Office Operations Position, Title or Relationship: Other,Moved to Other from Director Start Date: 1/1/1999 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Director of an education trust created by my parents to allow their grandchildren to borrow funds toward their secondary education. Business Name: DCCA Wealth Management, Inc Investment Related: Yes Address: 613 Banbury Ct Roselle IL 60172 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name Position, Title or Relationship: Owner Start Date: 10/24/2014 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: S corp created to report my business activities for income tax purposes 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: Partners Wealth Management, Inc Investment Related: Yes Address: 1700 Park Street, Suite 200 Naperville IL 60563 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Consulting; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Independent Contractor for Partners Wealth Management Start Date: 4/26/1999 Hours per month: 71% - 80% (113 - 128 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 71% - 80% (99 - 112 hours) Duties: Investment, insurance, financial consulting Business Name: DCCA Financial Wealth Management LLP Investment Related: Yes Address: 613 Banbury Ct Roselle IL 60172 Nature of Business: Other Back Office Operations; Bank or Credit Union Position, Title or Relationship: partner Start Date: 2/2/2017 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: accounting Business Name: PIDAY LLC POSITION: Managing Member NATURE: Private Investment INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/09/2023 ADDRESS: 613 Banbury Ct, Roselle IL 60172-3001 DESCRIPTION: I am the managing member of the LLC which was created to invest in a private investment.

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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
Arizona
(11/11/2024)
RR
Florida
(7/28/2017)
RR
Georgia
(7/18/2019)
RR
Illinois
(3/23/2001)
IAR
Illinois
(4/19/2016)
RR
Kansas
(5/29/2026)
RR
Michigan
(4/26/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(1/26/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(11/13/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/8/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(11/12/2024)
RR
Texas
(2/3/2021)
IAR
Texas
(7/26/2023)
RR
Virginia
(6/9/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/25/2024)

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 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed May 2000About the Series 63 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Nov 1999About the Series 65 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1999About 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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