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John G. Kallis

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Louisville, KY 40223
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CRD#: 4366410
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Professional summary


John George Kallis is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Louisville, Kentucky and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Louisville, Kentucky.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. John has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 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: JJ Hollis LLC Investment Related: No Address: 13307 Magisterial Dr Louisville KY 40223 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: I'm a 50/50 owner in LLC which owns the real estate. Have no involvement in business operation of restaurant. Start Date: 6/1/2015 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: NoneBusiness Name: Meritrust Wealth Management Investment Related: Yes Address: 462 S. Fourth St Louisville KY 40202 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Partner Chief Operating Officer Financial Advisor Start Date: 2/1/2010 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Provide financial services, including brokerage and advisory, to clients of our firm.Business Name: Kestra Advisory Services Investment Related: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Ste 400 Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Financial Advisor. Partner of firm. Start Date: 2/1/2010 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: I provide investment management services and advice to my clients. As a partner in the firm I participate in firm initiatives and firm objectives both internal and external.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 18, 2018 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 10200 Forest Green Blvd. Suite 407, Louisville, KY 40223
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Louisville, KY
Current

November 16, 2018 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 10200 Forest Green Blvd. Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40223
BD
CRD#: 42046
Louisville, KY
Past

May 1, 2014 - May 7, 2019

MWM ADVISORY

RIA
CRD#: 166411
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

January 22, 2010 - September 8, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

January 22, 2010 - November 20, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

October 1, 2002 - January 27, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

May 9, 2001 - January 27, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
LOUISVILLE, KY

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".
KA
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
(12/19/2018)
RR
California
(9/22/2020)
RR
Colorado
(1/16/2019)
RR
Florida
(12/13/2018)
RR
Georgia
(12/3/2018)
RR
Illinois
(11/20/2018)
RR
Indiana
(1/8/2019)
RR
Kentucky
(12/18/2018)
IAR
Kentucky
(12/18/2018)
RR
Michigan
(11/16/2018)
RR
Minnesota
(5/9/2019)
RR
Montana
(8/12/2021)
RR
Nevada
(2/9/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(5/11/2021)
RR
New Mexico
(2/8/2021)
RR
New York
(11/16/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(1/8/2019)
RR
Ohio
(11/16/2018)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/16/2018)
RR
Tennessee
(10/30/2024)
RR
Texas
(11/21/2018)
IAR
Texas
(7/27/2023)
RR
Virginia
(12/19/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(3/19/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/16/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/31/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KA
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#: 283330Louisville, KY 40223

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