Frederick J. Block

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES

Virginia Beach, VA

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CRD#: 4530332

Professional summary

Frederick James Block, who also goes by Frederick J. Block, Fritz Block, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Frederick is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Frederick has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Frederick J. Block | Fritz Block

Other business activities

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Business Name: FREDERICK J BLOCK OR FRITZ BLOCK POSITION: Licensed insurance Agent NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 08/15/2021 ADDRESS: 1717 Wildwood Dr., Virginia Beach VA 23454 DESCRIPTION: Sales 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: ABSOLUTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC POSITION: owner/advisor/director NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 08/15/2021 ADDRESS: 1717 Wildwood Dr., Virginia Beach VA 23454 DESCRIPTION: day to day operations. procuring and selling new business as well as servicing all existing accounts.

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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

May 5, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #2: 477 Viking Dr Ste 305, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

RIA

CRD#: 283330

Virginia Beach, VA

Current

August 12, 2014 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1717 Wildwood Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

CRD#: 42046

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Past

October 16, 2015 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 42046

Williamsburg, VA

Past

November 3, 2014 - October 2, 2015

WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY

RIA

CRD#: 121254

NORFOLK, VA

Past

August 12, 2014 - October 20, 2014

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 42046

Williamsburg, VA

Past

October 7, 2013 - August 12, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

RIA

CRD#: 31012

NORFOLK, VA

Past

October 7, 2013 - August 12, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

CRD#: 31012

NORFOLK, VA

Past

September 20, 2012 - October 4, 2013

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

RIA

CRD#: 10641

NORFOLK, VA

Past

May 4, 2009 - October 4, 2013

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

CRD#: 10641

NORFOLK, VA

Past

October 22, 2002 - May 4, 2009

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 103863

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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.

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

Florida
(8/19/2024)

New York
(8/12/2014)

North Carolina
(8/12/2014)

Virginia
(8/12/2014)

IAR

Virginia
(5/5/2016)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/18/2012

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/23/2002

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/16/2002

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

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 Accounts	155,482
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 60,174,309,829

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form 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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Frederick J. Block

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Frederick James Block's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/18/2012

Series 63

Date: 5/23/2002

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 7/16/2002

FINRA

Current Firm

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

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