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Mark R. Small

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
DALLAS, TX
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CRD#: 4494575
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Professional summary


Mark Ray Small is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Dallas, Texas and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Dallas, Texas.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Mark has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Business Name: Mark Small, CPA Investment Related: No Address: 3848 Port Royal Dr Dallas TX 75244 Nature of Business: Tax/Accounting Position, Title or Relationship: Owner Start Date: 1/1/1998 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Prepare tax returns; provide tax analysis and consulting. Business Name: Halcyon Wealth Advisors, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 6565 N. MacArthur Blvd; Ste 460 Irving TX 75039 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: Investment Advisor Rep, Insurance Agent Start Date: 1/1/2009 Hours per month: 81% - 90% (129 - 144 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 81% - 90% (113 - 126 hours) Duties: Consult with clients and prospects re application of appropriate strategies and products 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: Rental Property Investment Related: Yes Address: 4216 Rosser Sq Dallas TX 75244 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: Owner Start Date: 6/1/2019 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Maintenance and ongoing rent collection Business Name: COWTOWN FINANCIAL PLANNING POSITION: Investment Advisor Rep, Insurance Agent NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 150 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 04/01/2024 ADDRESS: 3848 Port Royal Dr, Dallas TX 75244, United States DESCRIPTION: Consult with clients and prospects re application of appropriate strategies and products. Place appropriate products and planning strategies. Work with management on growth and operations of the firm.

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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

April 29, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
DALLAS, TX
Current

February 26, 2009 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
Dallas, TX
Past

February 26, 2009 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
IRVING, TX
Past

October 28, 2008 - October 30, 2008

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
IRVING, TX
Past

May 12, 2006 - July 23, 2009

LEGACY HARBOR

RIA
CRD#: 118187
PLANO, TX

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
Arkansas
(4/28/2009)
RR
California
(11/30/2015)
RR
Colorado
(7/26/2012)
RR
District of Columbia
(5/31/2019)
RR
Florida
(8/19/2009)
RR
Georgia
(10/30/2015)
RR
Indiana
(3/23/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(11/26/2019)
RR
Louisiana
(6/9/2014)
RR
Maryland
(1/23/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/21/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(4/8/2009)
RR
New Mexico
(1/5/2022)
RR
New York
(1/19/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(3/23/2021)
RR
Ohio
(9/2/2025)
RR
Texas
(2/26/2009)
IAR
Texas
(4/29/2016)
RR
Washington
(6/5/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/7/2009
Uniform Securities Agent 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#: 283330Dallas, TX

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