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Michael M. Milbee

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Hartsville, SC 29550
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CRD#: 5035666
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Professional summary


Michael Mechab Milbee, CFP®, who also goes by Michael Milbee, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Hartsville, South Carolina and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Hartsville, South Carolina.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael Milbee

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.
Name: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES POSITION: IAR NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 09/08/2025 ADDRESS: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400, Austin TX 78735, United States DESCRIPTION: IAR Name: DEFINE WEALTH FINANCIAL GROUP LLC POSITION: President NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 09/08/2025 ADDRESS: 146 Cargill Way Suite A, Hartsville SC 29550, United States DESCRIPTION: President and Sr. Wealth Advisor--I oversee the day-to-day operations of our business while also providing comprehensive financial planning services to clients, including asset management, insurance planning, estate planning, etc. Name: MILBEE PROPERTIES LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 09/08/2025 ADDRESS: 3374 Vanderbilt Boulevard, Pawleys Island SC 29585, United States DESCRIPTION: Manage property, maintain, pay bills, collect rent

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2015

Experience


Current

September 24, 2025 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 146 Cargill Way Suite A, Hartsville, SC 29550Office #2: 11270 Ocean Highway Suite B, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Hartsville, SC
Current

September 24, 2025 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 146 Cargill Way Suite A, Hartsville, SC 29550Office #2: 11270 Ocean Highway Suite B, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
BD
CRD#: 42046
Hartsville, SC
Past

July 21, 2021 - September 25, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC
Past

July 21, 2021 - September 25, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC
Past

December 19, 2008 - July 21, 2021

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
HARTSVILLE, SC
Past

December 12, 2008 - July 21, 2021

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
HARTSVILLE, SC
Past

September 20, 2007 - August 18, 2008

CLEARBRIDGE INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 137028
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 20, 2007 - August 18, 2008

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 109064
STAMFORD, CT
Past

April 2, 2007 - August 22, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
PURCHASE, NY
Past

April 2, 2007 - August 22, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
PURCHASE, NY
Past

March 3, 2006 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

February 6, 2006 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

November 3, 2005 - January 3, 2006

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
NEW YORK, 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".
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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
(9/26/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(10/23/2025)
RR
Florida
(9/24/2025)
RR
Georgia
(9/24/2025)
RR
Michigan
(10/23/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(9/24/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(9/26/2025)
RR
Ohio
(10/23/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(9/24/2025)
IAR
South Carolina
(9/24/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(9/24/2025)
RR
Texas
(9/24/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/24/2025)
RR
Virginia
(9/24/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/2/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 2/10/2006
Futures Managed Funds Examination
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#: 283330Hartsville, SC 29550

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