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James A. Beal

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CRD#: 3266608
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

James Acres Beal IV, CFP®, who also goes by Chip Beal IV, James Acres Beal Iv, Chip Beal, James Acres Beal, Iv Iv, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. James had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Chip Beal Iv | James Acres Beal Iv | Chip Beal | James Acres Beal, Iv Iv

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.
Busi Name: BYRT PROPERTIES, LLC POSITION: 25% LLC member NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2008 ADDRESS: 403 N Dixion Street, Alma GA 31510 DESCRIPTION: I do not hold any specific job or perform specific duties. The four equal partners discuss issues that arise in regards to management and adminsitration. Busi Name: THE VILLAS AT SUMMER BEACH CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/09/2017 ADDRESS: 463499 State Road 200, Yulee FL 32097 DESCRIPTION: The Board is to adminsister operation and management of the The Villas at Summer Beach Condominium Association, Inc. as established under the Florida Condominium Act and in accordance the bylaws, rules and other governing instruments. the borad members are not compesated for their service. Busi Name: BYRT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC POSITION: Employee - Wealth Management Advisor NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 150 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 01/01/2021 ADDRESS: 102 Lee Avenue, Waycross GA 31501 DESCRIPTION: I meet with clients to determine their needs and discuss a path and plan to meet their goals. Then we begin implementation of the financial plan together. Busi Name: BEAL CONSULTING, PC POSITION: 100% owner NATURE: Consulting INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/05/2002 ADDRESS: 1152 Woods Road, Waycross GA 31501 DESCRIPTION: I consult with businesses on various matters realted to their taxes and employee benefits. Business Name: BYRT CPAS, LLC POSITION: Employee CPA NATURE: Tax/Accounting/CPA INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 11/06/2023 ADDRESS: 102 Lee Avenue, Waycross GA 31501 DESCRIPTION: I prepare income tax returns and consult regards income and estate tax matters. I do not have access or manage any client funds for this ouside business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Past

November 13, 2023 - March 27, 2025

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155193
Waycross, GA
Past

November 9, 2023 - March 27, 2025

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
Waycross, GA
Past

October 25, 2019 - November 16, 2023

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
IRVING, TX
Past

October 25, 2019 - November 16, 2023

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
WAYCROSS, GA
Past

March 17, 2003 - October 25, 2019

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 111133
WAYCROSS, GA
Past

October 6, 1999 - October 25, 2019

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
WAYCROSS, GA

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".
KP
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2010 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/26/1999
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


KP
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2010 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Bldg. 2 Ste 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
198

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC ADVISORENTERPRISE WRAP FEE BROCHURE (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts27,816
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,210,576,595

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 PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 155193

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