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Walter L. Russell

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
NEW ALBANY, OH 43054
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CRD#: 4192857
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Professional summary


Walter Lamond Russell is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in New Albany, Ohio and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in New Albany, Ohio.

Walter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Walter has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, 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: Russell & Associates, DBA Investment Related: Yes Address: P.O. Box 613 New Albany OH 43054 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory (RIA, IAR, Financial Planning, etc.) Position, Title or Relationship: Employee Start Date: 8/1/2011 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: managing assets for individuals Business Name: Russell and Company, DBA Investment Related: Yes Address: 6650 Walnut St New Albany OH 43054 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: Owner, President Start Date: 8/11/2012 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: manage,monitor and maintain assets for individuals to help them achieve their financial goals 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: Walter L Russell, Advisor Landing Page, Simple Money Tips, Investment Related: No Address: PO BOX 613 New Albany OH 43054 Nature of Business: Consulting Position, Title or Relationship: Owner Start Date: 4/20/2020 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: I'm setting up an education platform to teach financial literacy and Marketing to individuals. We are offering an educational course(s) to help be increase their knowledge in these areas.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Walter Lamond Russell's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
None

Experience


Current

April 28, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 6650 Walnut St, New Albany, OH 43054
RIA
CRD#: 283330
NEW ALBANY, OH
Current

October 13, 2014 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 6650 Walnut St., New Albany, OH 43054
BD
CRD#: 42046
New Albany, OH
Past

October 13, 2014 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

August 12, 2011 - October 20, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
NEW ALBANY, OH
Past

August 12, 2011 - October 20, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
NEW ALBANY, OH
Past

October 10, 2008 - August 16, 2011

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
DUBLIN, OH
Past

October 10, 2008 - August 16, 2011

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
DUBLIN, OH
Past

July 6, 2005 - October 21, 2008

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
GAHANNA, OH
Past

July 6, 2005 - October 21, 2008

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
GAHANNA, OH
Past

December 16, 2004 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 16999
GAHANNA, OH
Past

July 28, 2000 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL

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
Arizona
(10/13/2014)
RR
California
(10/13/2014)
RR
Colorado
(4/29/2015)
RR
Florida
(10/13/2014)
RR
Georgia
(11/3/2014)
RR
Illinois
(10/14/2014)
RR
Indiana
(10/21/2014)
RR
Iowa
(12/13/2016)
RR
Kentucky
(10/13/2014)
RR
Maryland
(7/13/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/13/2014)
RR
Michigan
(10/13/2014)
RR
Minnesota
(7/31/2024)
RR
Missouri
(5/11/2015)
RR
New Jersey
(10/13/2014)
RR
New Mexico
(3/30/2025)
RR
New York
(10/13/2014)
RR
North Carolina
(10/13/2014)
RR
North Dakota
(9/15/2025)
RR
Ohio
(10/13/2014)
IAR
Ohio
(4/28/2016)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/5/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/13/2014)
RR
South Carolina
(10/13/2014)
RR
Tennessee
(6/4/2024)
RR
Texas
(10/13/2014)
IAR
Texas
(7/27/2023)
RR
Virginia
(9/5/2024)
RR
Washington
(10/13/2014)
RR
Wisconsin
(3/10/2022)
RR
Wyoming
(7/14/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/15/2004
Uniform Combined State Law 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#: 283330New Albany, OH 43054

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