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David E. Rathgeb

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Reading, PA 19606
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CRD#: 4443906
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Professional summary


David Eaton Rathgeb, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Reading, Pennsylvania and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Reading, Pennsylvania.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. David has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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.
Name: Eaton Income Solutions Investment Related: Yes Address: 4 Mimosa Circle Douglassville PA 19518 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: Owner Start Date: 10/1/2015 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Leasing of office space Name: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest pkwy, Building 2, Suite 400 Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Advisor Start Date: 7/1/2017 Hours per month: 71% - 80% (113 - 128 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 81% - 90% (113 - 126 hours) Duties: Investments and financial planning Name: MEI FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: President, Financial Advisor, Investment Advisor Rep NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes, # OF HOURS: 152 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 119 START DATE: 09/27/2021 ADDRESS: 10 Hearthstone Ct STE 200, Reading PA 19606, United States DESCRIPTION: Sales, service, Investment advisor, Financial Planning Name: LETIP OF GREATER READING POSITION: Vice President NATURE: Board position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) INVESTMENT RELATED: No, # OF HOURS: 6 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2023 ADDRESS: B2 Bistro, 701 Reading Ave, Reading PA 19611 DESCRIPTION: Run meeting in absence of president Order group supplies Take attendance Supervise activities of other board members Liase with LeTip National headquarters Name: LETIP OF GREATER READING POSITION: Treasurer NATURE: Board position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) INVESTMENT RELATED: No, # OF HOURS: 6 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2023 ADDRESS: B2 Bistro, 701 Reading Ave, Reading PA 19611, United States DESCRIPTION: Work on annual group budget to set dues. Handle group banking. Collect dues and pay bills. Liase with LeTip National headquarters Name: AMITY TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB POSITION: Director 2 year NATURE: Board position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/27/2025 ADDRESS: 300 W 22nd St, Oak Brook IL 60523, United States DESCRIPTION: Help guide and support the current president to have a successful year of fund raising, club member growth, and community service.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2012

Experience


Current

June 29, 2017 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 10 Hearthstone Ct Suite 200, Reading, PA 19606
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Reading, PA
Current

June 28, 2017 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 10 Hearthstone Court Suite 200, Reading, PA 19606
BD
CRD#: 42046
Reading, PA
Past

July 1, 2009 - June 28, 2017

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10641
Douglassville, PA
Past

June 30, 2009 - June 28, 2017

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
Douglassville, PA
Past

April 4, 2006 - May 26, 2009

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
MORGANTOWN, PA
Past

April 4, 2006 - May 26, 2009

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
MORGANTOWN, PA
Past

February 11, 2002 - April 7, 2006

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
WYOMISSING, PA
Past

September 25, 2001 - April 7, 2006

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
WYOMISSING, PA

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
Delaware
(6/28/2017)
RR
Iowa
(4/13/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(6/28/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/29/2017)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(6/29/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/18/2001
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#: 283330Reading, PA 19606

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