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Christopher M. Romano
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
BETHESDA, MD 20817
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CRD#: 4835032
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Professional summary
Christopher Michael Romano, who also goes by Chris Romano, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Bethesda, Maryland and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Bethesda, Maryland.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Christopher has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chris Romano
Other business activities
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Business Name: The Meltzer Group Investment Related: Yes Address: 6500 Rock Spring Drive Suite 500 Bethesda MD 20817 Nature of Business: Consulting Position, Title or Relationship: Sr. Vice President Start Date: 4/24/1999 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 81% - 90% (113 - 126 hours) Duties: Lead ConsultanBusiness Name: NFP Investment Related: Yes Address: 6500 Rock Spring Drive Suite 500 Bethesda MD 20817 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Consulting; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: AVP Corporate Benefits Start Date: 1/1/2018 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: ConsultantBusiness 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: AVP Start Date: 4/1/1999 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Client Retention & New BusinessBusiness Name: Insurance via Meltzer Group Investment Related: Yes Address: 6500 Rock Spring Drive Suite 500 Bethesda MD 20817 Nature of Business: Consulting; Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: AVP Start Date: 5/1/1999 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Manage and expand a book of buinessBusiness Name: NFP The Meltzer Group Investment Related: Yes Address: 6500 Rock Spring Drive Bethesda MD 20817 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Consulting; Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Consultant/AVP Start Date: 5/23/1999 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: AVP
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 6, 2018 - Present
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 6500 Rock Spring Dr Suite 410, Bethesda, MD 20817RIA
CRD#: 283330
BETHESDA, MD
Current
July 4, 2012 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 6903 Rockledge Drive Suite 1400, Bethesda, MD 20817BD
CRD#: 42046
BETHESDA, MD
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
District of Columbia(7/9/2012)
RR
Maryland(7/9/2012)
IAR
Maryland(3/6/2018)
Exams
State Security Law 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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 155,482 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 60,174,309,829 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | ||
| 10/20/2023 | ||
| 12/21/2022 |
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