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Christopher-paul Romo

Christopher-paul Romo

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Davis, CA 95618
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CRD#: 5162290
Christopher-paul Romo

Professional summary


Christopher-paul Romo, CFP®, who also goes by Christopher Paul Romo, Paul Romo, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Davis, California and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Davis, California.

Christopher-paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Christopher-paul has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Christopher Paul Romo | Paul Romo

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.
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF IMPACT FINANCIAL ADVISORS(DBA, AS OF 12/1/2012), A FINANCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION. MEMBER OF ADVISORY BOARD OF THE UNITED BROKERS INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. HELPING TO REVIEW AND CONSULT ON ISSUES FACED BY CERTAIN EMPLOYERS THAT SPONSOR GROUP RETIREMENT PLANS AND OTHER BENEFITS. NO COMPENSATION IS RECEIVED IN THIS ROLE. INSURANCE AGENT LICENSED TO SELL TO LIFE, HEALTH, MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, DISABILITY AND LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE. VOLUNTEER - CHAMBER AMBASSADOR WITH DAVIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SINCE 2011. PROMOTE BENEFITS OF CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP TO LOCAL BUSINESS. NO COMPENSATION RECEIVED. APPROX 5 HOURS/MONTH. Mutual of Omaha Mortgage Lead Incentive Program; not investment related. Less than 1/hr per week. Submit qualified forward/reverse mortgage leads to Mutual of Omaha Mortgage when a customer indicates a potential need for these services. Business Name: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC. POSITION: IAR NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 200 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 100 START DATE: 05/05/2023 ADDRESS: 5707 Southwest Pkwy, Bldg 2 Suite 400, Austin TX 78735 DESCRIPTION: IAR Business Name: IMPACT FINANCIAL ADVISORS POSITION: President/Founder NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 200 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 100 START DATE: 12/01/2012 ADDRESS: 2827 Spafford Street, Suite B2, Davis CA 95618, United States DESCRIPTION: RR

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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: 2018

Experience


Current

May 8, 2023 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2827 Spafford Street Suite B2, Davis, CA 95618
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Davis, CA
Current

May 8, 2023 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 712 5th Street Suite A, Davis, CA 95616
BD
CRD#: 42046
Davis, CA
Past

April 22, 2008 - March 24, 2023

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 611
DAVIS, CA
Past

March 4, 2008 - March 24, 2023

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 611
DAVIS, CA
Past

June 28, 2006 - February 29, 2008

FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18464
VAN NUYS, CA

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
Arizona
(5/8/2023)
IAR
California
(5/8/2023)
RR
California
(8/3/2023)
RR
District of Columbia
(5/8/2023)
RR
Idaho
(5/8/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/21/2023)
RR
Nebraska
(5/8/2023)
RR
Nevada
(5/8/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(5/9/2023)
RR
Oregon
(5/8/2023)
RR
Texas
(5/8/2023)
IAR
Texas
(5/8/2023)
RR
Washington
(5/8/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/15/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/31/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 283330Davis, CA 95618

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