Stephen Zelcer

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES

GAITHERSBURG, MD

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CRD#: 5327744

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.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Tzvi Zelcer

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

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

CRD#: 29604

ROCKVILLE, MD

Past

January 1, 2010 - May 17, 2012

RIDGEWAY & CONGER, INC.

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

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.

CRD#: 23131

TOWSON, 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

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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)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/26/2024

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/5/2007

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 11/11/2016

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/4/2007

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (10/21/2025)

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (WRAP FEE PROGRAM) (10/21/2025)

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (PLAN CLIENTS) (10/21/2025)

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	Cover Page	Report
10/20/2023	Cover Page	Report
12/21/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Stephen Zelcer

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIDGEWAY & CONGER, INC.

RIDGEWAY CONGER ADVISORY SERVICES

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

JASMIJN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/26/2024

Series 66

Date: 11/5/2007

SIE

Date: 11/11/2016

Series 7

Date: 5/4/2007

Current Firm

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

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