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Justin R. Apakian

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CRD#: 4578025
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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Justin R Apakian was a registered financial professional .

Justin is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2002. Justin had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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: WEALTH EMPOWERMENT POS: Registered Rep NOB: Registered rep activities through Kestra Investment Services INV REL: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 10/02/2024 ADDRESS: 2424 N. Federal Highway, Suite 400, Boca Raton FL 33431 DESC: Registered Rep Business Name: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES POS: IAR NOB: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INV REL: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 10/02/2024 ADDRESS: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2 Suite 400, Austin TX 78735 DESC: IAR

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

October 1, 2024 - March 7, 2025

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
Boca Raton, FL
Past

October 1, 2024 - March 7, 2025

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
Boca Raton, FL
Past

July 22, 2022 - October 30, 2024

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BD
CRD#: 2543
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

January 25, 2008 - October 30, 2024

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115927
INDIANLANTIC, FL
Past

January 18, 2008 - July 22, 2022

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
MELBOURNE, FL
Past

August 9, 2004 - January 22, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

August 4, 2004 - January 22, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

November 15, 2002 - August 20, 2004

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

October 17, 2002 - August 20, 2004

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/13/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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#: 283330

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