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Matthew S. Harris

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Boca Raton, FL 33431
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CRD#: 4581807
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Professional summary


Matthew Scott Harris is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Boca Raton, Florida and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Boca Raton, Florida.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Matthew has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, 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: 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: 10/07/2024 ADDRESS: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400, Austin TX 78735 DESC: IAR Business Name: WEALTH EMPOWERMENT FINANCIAL POS: Registered Rep NOB: Registered rep activities through Kestra Investment Services INV REL: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 10/06/2024 ADDRESS: 2424 N Federal hwy, Boca raton FL 33431 DESC: work with clients to provide wealth management solutions

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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

October 1, 2024 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2424 N Federal Hwy Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33431
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Boca Raton, FL
Current

October 1, 2024 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2424 North Federal Highway Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33431
BD
CRD#: 42046
Boca Raton, FL
Past

July 22, 2022 - October 30, 2024

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BD
CRD#: 2543
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

September 10, 2007 - October 30, 2024

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115927
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

August 27, 2007 - July 22, 2022

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

April 22, 2005 - August 28, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

April 22, 2005 - August 28, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

June 5, 2003 - May 4, 2005

J. B. HANAUER & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 6958
HALLANDALE, FL
Past

December 4, 2002 - May 4, 2005

J. B. HANAUER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 6958
PARSIPPANY, NJ

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".
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
California
(10/1/2024)
RR
Colorado
(10/1/2024)
RR
Florida
(10/1/2024)
IAR
Florida
(10/8/2024)
RR
Georgia
(10/1/2024)
RR
Illinois
(10/1/2024)
RR
Indiana
(10/1/2024)
RR
Maryland
(10/1/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/2/2024)
RR
Michigan
(10/1/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(10/1/2024)
RR
New York
(10/1/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(10/31/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/1/2024)
RR
Texas
(10/1/2024)
IAR
Texas
(10/1/2024)
RR
Vermont
(10/1/2024)
RR
Virgin Islands
(10/1/2024)
RR
Virginia
(10/1/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/23/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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)

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#: 283330Boca Raton, FL 33431

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