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Gerald R. Wolsfelt

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Birmingham, AL 35243
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CRD#: 4699014
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Professional summary


Gerald Russell Wolsfelt, AIF®, who also goes by Russell Wolsfelt, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Birmingham, Alabama and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Birmingham, Alabama.

Gerald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Gerald has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Russell Wolsfelt

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: Canterbury UMC Counseling Committee Investment Related: No Address: 350 Overbrook Road Mountain Brook AL 35213 Nature of Business: Community/Charitable/Civic Position, Title or Relationship: Member Start Date: 1/1/2015 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Oversight of direction and activities within this section of our churchBusiness Name: Campbell Wealth Management, LLC Life Insurance Investment Related: Yes Address: 3535 Grandview Parkway, Suite 300 Birmingham AL 35243 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Other,Sell Life Insurance through Partners Financial and its affiliates Start Date: 12/1/2010 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Providing quotes, taking applications, and finalizing the sale of the life insurance to prospects/clientsBusiness Name: Campbell Wealth Management, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 3535 Grandview Parkway, Suite 300 Birmngham AL 35243 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Investment Advisor Start Date: 12/1/2010 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 81% - 90% (113 - 126 hours) Duties: Providing clients with investment solutions to meet their needs and goalsBusiness 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 servicesBusiness Name: Veraison Equity Partners, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 3535 Grandview Parkway, Suite 300 Birmingham AL 35243 Nature of Business: Insurance; Real Estate; Other Other/None of the Above None of the above listed Position, Title or Relationship: Co-Managing Member, Prinicpal Start Date: 11/20/2017 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Maintain Checking Account and filing taxes

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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AIF®

Experience


Current

April 20, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3535 Grandview Parkway Suite 400, Birmingham, AL 35243
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Birmingham, AL
Current

January 1, 2010 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3535 Grandview Parkway Suite 300, Birmingham, AL 35243
BD
CRD#: 42046
Birmingham, AL
Past

December 14, 2009 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

November 18, 2003 - December 31, 2006

SYNOVUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 127762
BIRMINGHAM, AL

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


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
Alabama
(1/14/2010)
IAR
Alabama
(4/20/2016)
RR
Florida
(1/14/2010)
RR
Georgia
(3/10/2010)
RR
Michigan
(10/8/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(10/14/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(12/10/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/13/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/10/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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#: 283330Birmingham, AL 35243

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