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Garrett P. Taylor

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Toms River, NJ 08753
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CRD#: 4747407
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Professional summary


Garrett Patrick Taylor is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Toms River, New Jersey and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Port Jefferson, New York.

Garrett is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Garrett has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

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: Advisor Successions INV REL: No Address: 414 Main St suite 203 Port Jefferson NY 11777 NOB: Consulting POS: Owner Start Date: 2/1/2013 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) DESC: Consulting on acquisition and succession planning Business Name: Coastline Insurance Services INV REL: No Address: 414 Main St suite 302 Pt. Jefferson NY 11777 NOB: Insurance POS: Owner Start Date: 9/17/2013 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) DESC: consulting on P&C related matters Business Name: GTCG INV REL: Yes Address: PO BOX 960 REMSENBURG NY 11960 NOB: Consulting POS: Other, CONSULTANT Start Date: 9/7/2012 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) DESC: Consultant Business Name: COASTLINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT POS: Managing Partner NOB: Registered rep activities through Kestra Investment Services INV REL: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 136 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 119 START DATE: 02/01/2013 ADDRESS: 1303 Main St, Port Jefferson NY 11777 DESC: Providing financial and investment advice Business Name: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INV REL: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400 Austin TX 78735 NOB: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC POS: 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) DESC: Investment advisory services Business Name: Garrett Taylor and Shiraz Zaidi INV REL: No Address: 2507 Maneshaw Ln kissimmee FL 34747 NOB: Real Estate POS: owner Start Date: 6/15/2019 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) DESC: Real estate owner Business Name: 1303 Main, LLC INV REL: No Address: 1303 Main St Port Jefferson NY 11777 NOB: Real Estate POS: member Start Date: 8/15/2020 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) DESC: landlord Business Name: 7 CLAW LLC POS: member NOB: Real Estate INV REL: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/25/2022 ADDRESS: 1303 Main St, Port Jefferson NY 11777 DESC: member/owner Business Name: SPRINT MY RIDE LLC POS: Member NOB: Limo/transportation INV REL: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/08/2022 ADDRESS: 1303 Main St, Port Jefferson NY 11777 DESC: Scheduling Business Name: BATTAGLINI&COMPANY, PC SUPERCPA POS: Partner NOB: Tax/Accounting/CPA INV REL: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 02/01/2023 ADDRESS: 1049 Lancaster Ave, Berwyn PA 19312 DESC: Managing Partner Business Name: CWM MERGER SUB LLC POS: Member NOB: Investment advisory services through an independent outside RIA INV REL: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 88 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 63 START DATE: 10/07/2024 ADDRESS: 1303 Main St, Port Jefferson NY 11777 DESC: Management, Investment advice and financial planning Business Name: COASTLINE WM PARENT LLC POS: Member NOB: holding company INV REL: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/07/2024 ADDRESS: 1303 Main ST, Port Jefferson NY 11777 DESC: all applicable member duties

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

April 20, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 226 Oak Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Toms River, NJ
Current

September 7, 2012 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1303 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777Office #2: 7600 Jericho Turnpike Suite 302, Woodbury, NY 11797Office #3: 2400 E Commercial Blvd Suite 706, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308Office #4: 15720 Brixham Hill Ave Ste 300, Charlotte, NC 28277Office #5: 252 Washington St. Suite A3, Toms River, NJ 08753
BD
CRD#: 42046
Port Jefferson, NY
Past

August 27, 2014 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY
Past

June 18, 2004 - September 19, 2012

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
MELVILLE, NY
Past

June 11, 2004 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 11, 2004 - September 19, 2012

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MELVILLE, NY

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
Alabama
(8/22/2014)
RR
Arizona
(11/25/2014)
RR
California
(9/10/2013)
RR
Colorado
(1/7/2014)
RR
Connecticut
(9/7/2012)
RR
Delaware
(3/12/2015)
RR
District of Columbia
(11/26/2018)
RR
Florida
(9/7/2012)
RR
Georgia
(6/9/2014)
RR
Idaho
(6/29/2021)
RR
Illinois
(11/25/2014)
RR
Indiana
(3/12/2015)
RR
Louisiana
(1/21/2022)
RR
Maine
(10/19/2020)
RR
Maryland
(8/20/2014)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/12/2015)
RR
Michigan
(7/9/2015)
RR
Minnesota
(11/3/2014)
RR
Nebraska
(8/22/2014)
RR
Nevada
(3/12/2015)
RR
New Jersey
(9/7/2012)
RR
New York
(9/7/2012)
IAR
New York
(6/7/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(2/26/2013)
RR
Ohio
(6/26/2015)
RR
Oregon
(4/6/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/7/2012)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/7/2014)
RR
South Carolina
(11/25/2014)
RR
Texas
(9/7/2012)
IAR
Texas
(10/4/2023)
RR
Utah
(8/11/2016)
RR
Vermont
(11/13/2020)
RR
Virginia
(9/7/2012)
RR
Washington
(3/12/2015)
RR
West Virginia
(4/20/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/13/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/17/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 283330Toms River, NJ 08753

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