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Jason Nicholas Clayton

Jason N. Clayton

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
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CRD#: 4467963
Jason Nicholas Clayton

Professional summary


Jason Nicholas Clayton, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Columbia, South Carolina and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Columbia, South Carolina.

Jason is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Jason has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, 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: Benefit Consultants and Administrators, Inc. dba Beacon Group Investment Related: Yes Address: 1724 St Julian Place Columbia SC 29204 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; Other Back Office Operations; Other/None of the Above Record keeping services for qualified retirement plans Position, Title or Relationship: Owner Start Date: 1/1/2003 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Owner, CFP, RIA, Registered Rep, Insurance Agent. 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: Beacon Properties Investment Related: No Address: 1724 St Julian Columbia SC 29204 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: Partner Start Date: 10/14/2016 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Member of partnershipBusiness Business Name: LAKE MURRAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH- FINANCE COMMITTEE POS: Committee member NOB: Church committee INV REL: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2024 ADDRESS: 2721 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin SC 29036, United States DESC: Serve on finance committee. Review church financial matters and budget with other committee members and make recommendations to the Session. No control over assets.

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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

April 19, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1724 St. Julian Place, Columbia, SC 29204
RIA
CRD#: 283330
COLUMBIA, SC
Current

February 1, 2002 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1724 St. Julian Place, Columbia, SC 29204
BD
CRD#: 42046
Columbia, SC
Past

January 27, 2006 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

December 20, 2001 - February 4, 2002

BEACON GROUP FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 36887
COLUMBIA, SC

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
Alabama
(7/6/2020)
RR
Florida
(1/4/2013)
RR
Georgia
(1/4/2013)
RR
Maryland
(1/4/2013)
RR
North Carolina
(1/4/2013)
RR
South Carolina
(2/1/2002)
IAR
South Carolina
(4/19/2016)
RR
Tennessee
(10/29/2020)
RR
Texas
(8/12/2025)
IAR
Texas
(8/12/2025)
RR
Virginia
(1/4/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/17/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 283330Columbia, SC 29204

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