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Andrew L. Dropkin
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Dallas, TX 75248
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CRD#: 4231224
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Professional summary
Andrew Louis Dropkin, CFP®, CPWA® is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Dallas, Texas and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Dallas, Texas.
Andrew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Andrew has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Business Name: CD Wealth Management Investment Related: Yes Address: 16400 Dallas Parkway, Ste 310 Dallas TX 75248 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: Member Start Date: 7/1/2014 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: producer Business Name: Dallas Jewish Community Foundation Investment Related: No Address: 12700 Hillcrest Rd #201 Dallas TX 75230 Nature of Business: Board Position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) Position, Title or Relationship: Chairman of the Board Start Date: 7/1/2012 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: serve on the board of directors for the Foundation 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: MICHAEL AND JEANNE ARONOFF TRUSTEE REQUEST POSITION: Successor Trustee NATURE: Successor Trustee INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/31/2023 ADDRESS: 16400 Dallas Parkway, Suite 310, Dallas TX 75248 DESCRIPTION: If something were to happen to both Michael and Jeanne, they would like for me to be trustee for their assets for their kids. They do have one child with autism and working on a special needs trust as well. The kids are not financially minded (the kids ages are 23, 21 and 14). Business Name: RBHSC, LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/19/2023 ADDRESS: 16400 Dallas parkway, Dallas TX 75248, United States DESCRIPTION: None
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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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®
Start date: 2007
CPWA®
Start date: 2013-08-02
Expire date: 2023-06-30
Experience
Current
April 25, 2016 - Present
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 16400 Dallas Parkway Suite 310, Dallas, TX 75248RIA
CRD#: 283330
Dallas, TX
Current
May 12, 2004 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 16400 Dallas Parkway Suite 310, Dallas, TX 75248BD
CRD#: 42046
Dallas, TX
Past
May 12, 2004 - September 22, 2016
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 42046
DALLAS, TX
Past
January 17, 2003 - May 26, 2004
CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC
RIA
CRD#: 816
DALLAS, TX
Past
January 17, 2003 - May 26, 2004
CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC
BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past
November 6, 2000 - January 17, 2003
PERSHING LLC
RIA
CRD#: 7560
DALLAS, TX
Past
October 9, 2000 - January 17, 2003
PERSHING LLC
BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
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
Alabama(1/11/2018)
RR
Arizona(5/12/2004)
RR
Arkansas(2/5/2024)
RR
California(8/31/2006)
RR
Colorado(1/26/2010)
RR
District of Columbia(1/17/2018)
RR
Florida(7/22/2005)
RR
Georgia(1/30/2025)
RR
Illinois(1/11/2018)
RR
Indiana(1/12/2018)
RR
Kansas(1/19/2023)
RR
Louisiana(1/16/2018)
RR
Maryland(6/10/2019)
RR
Massachusetts(4/13/2010)
RR
Michigan(6/4/2019)
RR
Missouri(5/19/2010)
RR
New Hampshire(11/13/2019)
RR
New Jersey(1/19/2023)
RR
New Mexico(3/30/2020)
RR
New York(8/19/2005)
RR
North Carolina(1/29/2025)
RR
Ohio(1/11/2018)
RR
Oklahoma(1/30/2025)
RR
Oregon(6/16/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/12/2018)
RR
South Carolina(1/5/2010)
RR
Tennessee(2/2/2024)
RR
Texas(5/12/2004)
IAR
Texas(4/25/2016)
RR
Vermont(7/9/2025)
RR
Virginia(1/24/2022)
RR
Washington(5/27/2009)
RR
Wyoming(8/6/2013)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 155,482 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 60,174,309,829 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | ||
| 10/20/2023 | ||
| 12/21/2022 |
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Company Information
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 283330Dallas, TX 75248TRUST BUT VERIFY
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