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Megan E. Williams

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CRD#: 4580971
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Megan Elizabeth Williams

Professional summary


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Megan Elizabeth Williams, who also goes by Megan Elizabeth Gomola, was a registered financial professional .

Megan is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2002. Megan had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Aliases


Megan Elizabeth Gomola

Other business activities


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Business Name: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC POS: COO NOB: Inv advisory srvcs thru Kestra Advisory Srvcs, LLC INV REL: Y #OF HRS: 160 SEC TRAD HRS: 130 STRT DTE: 10/01/2022 ADDR: 5707 Southwest Pkwy, Bldg 2, Ste 400, Austin TX 78735 DESC: Summary of Responsibilities: COO is responsible for the daily success and short- and long-term execution of strategy for Meritrust, an affiliate of MCM CPAs & Advisors LLP (MCM). This role will work with the MCM leadership team to ensure long term success for the financial service line. The COO is responsible for MWM Firm performance in coord w/MCM & Meritrust Managing Member as it relates to the service line's day to day leadership, team member development, practice growth, client service delivery &profitability. Lead wkly Lvl 10 mtngs w/ advisors &op team. Facilitate &manage client sat measurements. In coord w/Advisors, review Firm website, literature, mailings, advertising &other promo info rel to Meritrust. Lead effort to develop G2 team (Generation 2) based on growth plan. Plan Member meetings and retreats on a regular basis. Approve all charitable contr bdgts &event sponsorship bdgts in coord w/ MCM Practice Growth Director. Business Name: MERITRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT POS: COO NOB: Registered rep activities thru Kestra Inv Srvcs INV REL: Y #OF HRS: 160 SEC TRAD HRS: 130 STRT DTE: 10/01/2022 ADDR: 462 South Fourth Street, Suite 2610, Louisville KY 40202 DESC: Summary of Responsibilities: COO is responsible for the daily success and short- and long-term execution of strategy for Meritrust, an affiliate of MCM CPAs & Advisors LLP (MCM). This role will work with the MCM leadership team to ensure long term success for the financial service line. The COO is responsible for MWM Firm performance in coord w/MCM & Meritrust Managing Member as it relates to the service line's day to day leadership, team member development, practice growth, client service delivery &profitability. Lead wkly Lvl 10 mtngs w/ advisors &op team. Facilitate &manage client sat measurements. In coord w/Advisors, review Firm website, literature, mailings, advertising &other promo info rel to Meritrust. Lead effort to develop G2 team (Generation 2) based on growth plan. Plan Member meetings and retreats on a regular basis. Approve all charitable contr bdgts &event sponsorship bdgts in coord w/ MCM Practice Growth Director. Business Name: FADED RED RUGBY ALUMNI BOARD POSITION: board member NATURE: Board position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2023 ADDRESS: NA, Ithaca NY 14850 DESCRIPTION: Help facilitate meetings, guide undergraduate team members, and engage with university leadership on decisions affecting the teams. We also decide on the hiring and roles of coaching staff.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

October 6, 2022 - February 18, 2025

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
Louisville, KY
Past

October 6, 2022 - February 18, 2025

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
Louisville, KY
Past

September 18, 2019 - October 3, 2022

HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 112139
Warrendale, PA
Past

August 15, 2018 - September 30, 2022

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
ERIE, PA
Past

March 12, 2015 - July 30, 2018

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

January 5, 2015 - July 30, 2018

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

December 5, 2002 - September 12, 2014

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
MALVERN, PA

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
PR
Series 65
Status Unavailable
Passed: 3/12/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
PR
Series 63
Status Unavailable
Passed: 12/16/2002
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 7
Status Unavailable
Passed: 11/9/2010
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
PR
Series 24
Status Unavailable
Passed: 3/1/2011
General Securities Principal Examination

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
1,359

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (WRAP FEE PROGRAM) (8/20/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts192,439
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 79,798,091,767

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/01/2025
Cover Page
12/23/2024
10/20/2023

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Company Information


KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330

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