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Joseph R. Vartanian

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Greensboro, NC 27401
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CRD#: 4521270
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Professional summary

Joseph Robert Vartanian is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Greensboro, North Carolina and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Joseph has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, 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: Gate city Property Group Investment Related: No Address: 328 East Market street ste 110 greensboro NC 27401 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: partner Start Date: 7/4/2008 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: general managerial 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: GATE CITY ADVISORS, LLC POSITION: Advisor NATURE: Book - The Retirement Income Toolkit INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 140 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 05/02/2016 ADDRESS: 328 EAST MARKET ST, STE 110, GREENSBORO NC 27401, United States DESCRIPTION: Financial Planner Investment Advisor

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

June 14, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 328 East Market St., Suite 110, Greensboro, NC 27401
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Greensboro, NC
Current

February 2, 2015 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 328 East Market St. Suite 110, Greensboro, NC 27401
BD
CRD#: 42046
Greensboro, NC
Past

February 2, 2015 - June 14, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

February 28, 2007 - February 13, 2015

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

February 28, 2007 - February 13, 2015

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

October 26, 2005 - February 27, 2007

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

October 24, 2005 - February 27, 2007

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

March 1, 2005 - October 25, 2005

BLUE VASE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46765
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

March 1, 2005 - October 24, 2005

BLUE VASE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46765
WASHINGTON, PA
Past

January 3, 2005 - April 1, 2005

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

January 3, 2005 - April 1, 2005

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 11, 2003 - January 3, 2005

NCF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 120471
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

September 30, 2002 - January 3, 2005

NCF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 120471
DURHAM, NC
Past

April 18, 2002 - September 30, 2002

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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
(7/14/2022)
RR
Delaware
(6/24/2025)
RR
Florida
(2/5/2015)
RR
Georgia
(1/13/2016)
RR
Louisiana
(1/11/2022)
RR
Michigan
(2/2/2015)
RR
New York
(2/2/2015)
RR
North Carolina
(2/2/2015)
IAR
North Carolina
(6/14/2016)
RR
Ohio
(2/3/2015)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/2/2015)
RR
South Carolina
(2/2/2015)
RR
Virginia
(2/2/2015)
RR
West Virginia
(9/17/2020)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/10/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/28/2002
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/17/2002
General Securities Representative Examination
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)
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (WRAP FEE PROGRAM) (10/21/2025)
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (PLAN 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
Report
10/20/2023
Cover Page
Report
12/21/2022
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Greensboro, NC 27401

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