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Alexander Castro
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
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CRD#: 5460225
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Professional summary
Alexander Castro, who also goes by Alex Castro, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Vancouver, Washington.
Alexander is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Alexander has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Alex Castro
Other business activities
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Business Name: Mil Spec Stocks, LLC DBA Mil Spec Shooting Investment Related: No Address: 7606 s 9th way Phoenix AZ 85042 Nature of Business: Other Other/None of the Above Order placing, collecting payment, packaging and shipping to retail purchasers Position, Title or Relationship: Owner/President Start Date: 4/19/2013 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Order placing, collecting payment, packaging and shipping to retail purchasers Business Name: Parthenon Properties, LLC Investment Related: No Address: 7606 s 9th way Phoenix AZ 85042 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: Member Start Date: 4/1/2013 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Managing the projects development, collecting rents and/or profits Business Name: Lepitsa 1, LLC Investment Related: No Address: 7011 NE 217th Ave Vancouver WA 98660 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: Landlord Start Date: 11/1/2010 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Landlord Business Name: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 5705 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400 Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Investment Advisor Representative Start Date: 6/6/2019 Hours per month: 71% - 80% (113 - 128 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 71% - 80% (99 - 112 hours) Duties: I have a fiduciary responsibility to provide the best possible resources and services to my clients Business Name: Parthenon Wealth Advisors Investment Related: Yes Address: 4200 NW Fruit Valley Rd Vancouver WA 98660 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Registered Representative/Investment Advisor Representative Start Date: 6/6/2019 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: To find solutions to people???s financial needs, in order to help them reach their financial goals, and to protect their families and their wealth from unexpected untimely events, market changes, and educate them on important financial decisions like their pensions and social security Business Name: COLOMBIA CLOTHING COPOSITION: Owner - 50% NATURE: Clothing Manufacturing INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/11/2021 ADDRESS: 7011 NE 217th Ave, Vancouver WA 98682, United States DESCRIPTION: Capital Investment to start and operate the shop as well as negotiation of jobs to be completed. Business Name: IGNIS FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: Registered Representative/Investment Advisor Representative NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 152 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 01/10/2023 ADDRESS: 4200 NW Fruit Valley Rd, Suite A-100, Vancouver WA 98660 DESCRIPTION: To find solutions to people's financial needs, in order to help them reach their financial goals, and to protect theirfamilies and their wealth from unexpected untimely events, market changes, and educate them on important financialdecisions like their pensions and social security
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 6, 2019 - Present
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 6424 E. Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85254Office #2: 4200 Nw Fruit Valley Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660RIA
CRD#: 283330
Scottsdale, AZ
Current
June 6, 2019 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 4200 Nw Fruit Valley Road Suite A-100, Vancouver, WA 98660BD
CRD#: 42046
Vancouver, WA
Past
December 1, 2014 - June 6, 2019
FORESTERS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 164663
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
December 10, 2007 - June 6, 2019
FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 305
PHOENIX, AZ
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
Arizona(6/6/2019)
RR
California(6/6/2019)
RR
Florida(6/6/2019)
RR
Illinois(6/6/2019)
RR
New Mexico(6/6/2019)
RR
Oregon(6/25/2019)
RR
Texas(6/17/2020)
IAR
Texas(7/27/2023)
RR
Virginia(7/28/2025)
RR
Washington(6/6/2019)
IAR
Washington(6/6/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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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