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Stephen Zelcer

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
GAITHERSBURG, MD
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CRD#: 5327744
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Stephen ZelcerKESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES

Professional summary


Stephen Zelcer, who also goes by Tzvi Zelcer, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Stephen has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance


Always Fiduciary

Aliases


Tzvi Zelcer

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: Wallis Ave POSITION: owner NATURE: Real Estate; Rental/Leasing of Commercial or Residential Property(ies), Property Management; Residential Property INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 09/01/2023 ADDRESS: 7016 Wallis Ave Baltimore, Maryland 21215 DESCRIPTION: Property management NAME: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC POSITION: IAR NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 05/01/2024 ADDRESS: 5707 Southwest Parkway Bldg 2, Ste 400 Austin, Texas 78735 DESCRIPTION: IAR NAME: Shober Zelcer Collins Financial Planning & Management POSITION: Member NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 05/01/2024 ADDRESS: 5 Ruby Field Court BALTIMORE, Maryland 21209 DESCRIPTION: Financial Planning & Asset Management services NAME: Stephen Zelcer, LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Federal Benefits Consultant INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 04/01/2015 ADDRESS: 5 Ruby Field Court BALTIMORE, Maryland 21209 DESCRIPTION: I meet with members, all of whom are federal employees, to educate them about their employment benefits, including pensions, survivor benefits, life insurance, Social Security, Medicare, health insurance, long term care insurance and TSP. I create content for members such as the newsletter, webinars and articles referenced above. Also, as the owner of the business, I perform all necessary administrative tasks to run the business, including managing the processing of members' payments. NAME: Stephen Zelcer, LLC POSITION: Owner, instructor NATURE: Classes about financial- and retirement planning, as well as non-financial classes INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 30 START DATE: 04/01/2009 ADDRESS: 5 Ruby Field Court BALTIMORE, Maryland 21209 DESCRIPTION: Providing and teaching classes about financial planning, retirement planning and federal benefits, as well as providing and teaching classes about non-financial topics (leadership, employee engagement, etc). I coordinate classes, deliver training, billing agencies, paying instructors. These classes are education only. I do not make recommendations or provide investment advice.

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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®
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Experience


Current

July 27, 2024 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
GAITHERSBURG, MD
Past

June 5, 2012 - November 11, 2016

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

May 3, 2012 - November 11, 2016

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

January 1, 2010 - May 17, 2012

RIDGEWAY & CONGER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 113055
NEW WOODSTOCK, NY
Past

December 16, 2009 - May 17, 2012

RIDGEWAY CONGER ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 139372
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

June 5, 2009 - September 18, 2009

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
SPARKS, MD
Past

February 20, 2009 - September 18, 2009

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
SPARKS, MD
Past

July 17, 2008 - December 11, 2008

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
TOWSON, MD
Past

December 3, 2007 - December 11, 2008

JASMIJN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127066
HIGHLAND, UT
Past

May 7, 2007 - December 11, 2008

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
TOWSON, MD

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Maryland
(7/27/2024)

Exams


What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Status Unavailable
Passed: 7/26/2024
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
PR
IAR
Series 66
Status Unavailable
Passed: 11/5/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 11/11/2016
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 7
Status Unavailable
Passed: 5/4/2007
General Securities Representative Examination

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
1,359

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (WRAP FEE PROGRAM) (8/20/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts192,439
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 79,798,091,767

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/01/2025
Cover Page
12/23/2024
10/20/2023

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Company Information


KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Gaithersburg, MD

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