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Charles R. Schmidt

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES
Southfield, MI 48033
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CRD#: 4795052
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Professional summary


Charles Robert Schmidt is a registered financial professional currently at KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Southfield, Michigan.

Charles is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Charles has worked at 2 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


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Business 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 services Business Name: The Baker Group Investment Related: Yes Address: 2870 Seaview St Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 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: Owner Start Date: 1/1/2012 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: sale of life, health and annuity products to customers

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 16, 2004 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 26400 Lahser, Ste. 312, Southfield, MI 48033
BD
CRD#: 42046
Southfield, MI
Past

April 21, 2016 - October 10, 2025

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

July 23, 2010 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
SOUTHFIELD, MI

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Florida
(11/18/2004)
RR
Michigan
(11/18/2004)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/2/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/12/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KI
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | PARTNERS SECURITIES, INC. | NFP SECURITIES, INC. | NFP SECIRITIES, INC. | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES

CRD#: 42046 / SEC#: , 8-49672

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway 2-125, Austin, TX 78746
Mailing Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Texas since 09/01/2014
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KESTRA FINANCIAL, INCSOLE MEMBER
AMORE, JOHN VINCENTPRESIDENT5430932
CHESTER, KRISTEN LAWLESSCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT6896952
KANT, VINAYCHIEF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY OFFICER7976827
PEDLOW, MICHAEL ROSSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4871563
POER, JAMES LYNNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1983357
SCHOENBECK, MARK PAULEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2625829
YIN, YINCONTROLLER3219513
ZEGERS, SCOTT MATTHEWCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4831659

Disclosures


Regulatory Event14
Arbitration2

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Company Information


KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 42046Southfield, MI 48033

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