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Bradley W. Books

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62704
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CRD#: 4280750
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Professional summary


Bradley Wayne Books is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Springfield, Illinois and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Springfield, Illinois.

Bradley is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Bradley has worked at 3 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: Ahh Yoga, Inc. Investment Related: No Address: 1051 Wabash Avenue Springfield IL 62704 Nature of Business: Other Other/None of the Above Yoga & Personal training. Position, Title or Relationship: Corporate Secretary & Corporate Treasurer of this business. Start Date: 9/1/2016 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: I will assist with the bookkeeping, corporate recording, and preparing information for tax preparation by company's CPA. Business Name: Capital Blue Print Investment Related: No Address: 1313 South First Street Springfield IL 62704 Nature of Business: Other Other/None of the Above none of above Position, Title or Relationship: Minority Partner, Corporate Secretary Start Date: 9/1/2008 Hours per month: 31% - 40% (49 - 64 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 31% - 40% (43 - 56 hours) Duties: I'm one of four partners that assists with any aspect of the business. This is my family business and I'm involved with client service, marketing efforts, general business planning and management, etc. Business Name: CJK Charitable Foundation, Ltd. Investment Related: No Address: 2609 montega drive springfield IL 62704 Nature of Business: Other Other/None of the Above I am one of 4 board members that coordinate, organize and host the golf outing. Position, Title or Relationship: President Start Date: 8/15/2011 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: I am one of 4 board members that coordinate, organize and host the golf outing. together we plan, organize and operate every aspect of the annual golf outing. 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: National Investment Advisors. Inc. Investment Related: Yes Address: 2609 Montega Drive Springfield IL 62704 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name Position, Title or Relationship: Other,This is the partnership between John Ross and Todd Hamerlinck that acts as the DBA for business conducted for NFP Advisors Services. I am not paid by National Investment Advisors, only an independent contractor relationship to hold office space and am compensated through NFP. Start Date: 1/1/2013 Hours per month: 51% - 60% (81 - 96 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 41% - 50% (57 - 70 hours) Duties: Other,This is the partnership between John Ross and Todd Hamerlinck that acts as the DBA for business conducted for NFP Advisors Services. I am not paid by National Investment Advisors, only an independent contractor relationship to hold office space and am compensated through NFP. Business Name: BRADLEY BOOKS & BETSY LINK (RENTAL PROPERTY) POS: Joint Owner NOB: Real Estate INV REL: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 01/26/2024 ADDRESS: 4134 N. 78th Way, Scottsdale AZ 85251 DESC: Standard landlord activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

April 19, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2609 Montega Dr., Springfield, IL 62704
RIA
CRD#: 283330
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Current

April 17, 2003 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2609 Montega Dr., Springfield, IL 62704
BD
CRD#: 42046
Springfield, IL
Past

June 14, 2004 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
BRIDGEPORT, CT
Past

April 23, 2001 - April 25, 2003

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Past

February 13, 2001 - April 25, 2003

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL

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
(3/12/2020)
RR
Arizona
(5/26/2010)
RR
Arkansas
(12/12/2013)
RR
California
(3/5/2015)
RR
Colorado
(3/11/2005)
RR
Florida
(5/31/2023)
RR
Georgia
(1/7/2020)
RR
Illinois
(4/17/2003)
IAR
Illinois
(4/19/2016)
RR
Indiana
(7/22/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(6/5/2024)
RR
Missouri
(5/1/2003)
RR
New Mexico
(1/8/2020)
RR
South Dakota
(10/2/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/24/2001
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#: 283330Springfield, IL 62704

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