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Daniel S. Laforest

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Orlando, FL 32814
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CRD#: 5491065
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Daniel Scott LaforestKESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES

Professional summary


Daniel Scott Laforest, who also goes by Daniel S Laforest, Daniel Scott Laforest, Daniel Laforest, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Orlando, Florida and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Orlando, Florida.

Daniel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Daniel has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Aliases


Daniel S Laforest | Daniel Scott Laforest | Daniel Laforest

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.
(dba) SECURITY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC. - INV REL - 2420 S LAKEMONT AVENUE, SUITE 120, ORLANDO, FL 32814 - INSURANCE AND SECURITIES - FINANCIAL ADVISOR - START DATE: 02/2019 - 160 HPM WHICH ARE ALL DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS - ASSET MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL AND RETIREMENT PLANNING. NAME: DANIEL S. LAFOREST PA - INV REL - 1528 SUGARWOOD CIRCLE, WINTER PARK, FL 32792 - INSURANCE - PRESIDENT - 10 HPM WITH 0 HPM DURING TRADING HOURS - START DATE: 06/2008 - REGISTERED S-CORP AND INSURANCE BROKER WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA NAME:TUSKAWILLA TUSSLE SCHOLARSHIP FUND - NOT INV REL - 1528 SUGARWOOD CIRCLE, WINTER PARK, FL 32792 - SCHOLARSHIP FUND - CO-FOUNDER - 1 HPM WITH 0 HPM DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS - START DATE: 08/2015 - A SCHOLARSHIP FUND THAT I CO-FOUNDED FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT HAVE EXCELLED ON THE FIELD AND IN THE CLASSROOM. NAME: UNITED HEALTHCARE - NOT INV REL - 495 N. KELLER ROAD, SUITE 200, MAITLAND, FL 32751 - MEDICARE INSURANCE - INSURANCE AGENT - START DATE: 02/2010 - 10 HPM - 0 HPM DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS - START DATE: 02/2010 - SELLING MEDICARE INSURANCE PRODUCTS. NAME: ORLANDO SPORTS FOUNDATION-NON INV REL-121 S ORANGE AVENUE, SUITE 1500, ORLANDO, FL 32801-CONSULTANT-START DATE: 08/2021-1 HPM WITH 0 HPM DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. I CONSULT ON THE CURE CLASSIC HIGH SCHOOL ALL STAR FOOTBALL GAME. INVESTMENT RENTAL-2101 LAKE FRANCIS DRIVE, SUITE 16, APOPKA, FL 32712 01/2000 NAME: SECURITY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POS: Financial Advisor NOB: Registered rep activities through Kestra Investment Services INV REL: Y #OF HRS: 130 SEC TRAD HRS: 130 STRT DTE: 02/22/2019 ADDR: 2420 S. Lakemont Avenue, Suite 120, Orlando FL 32814 DESCRIPTION: Asset Management, Financial and Retirement Planning NAME: DANIEL S LAFOREST PA POS: Owner NOB: Insurance INV REL: Y #OF HRS: 10 SEC TRAD HRS: 5 STRT DTE: 06/01/2008 ADDR: 1528 Sugarwood Circle, Winter Park FL 32792 DESC: Sales of Medicare insurance products. NAME: RENTAL PROPERTY POS: Owner NOB: Real Estate INV REL: N #OF HRS: 0 SEC TRAD HRS: 0 STRT DTE: 03/03/2004 ADDR: 925-16 Lexington Parkway, Apopka FL 32712 DESC: Maintenance. NAME: VARSITY SPORTS NETWORK LLC POS: Co-Owner NOB: High School Sports Broadcasting INV REL: N #OF HRS: 20 SEC TRAD HRS: 10 STRT DTE: 12/01/2021 ADDR: 302 E. Lake Victoria Circle, Deland FL 32724 DESC: Co-owner and Show host NAME:UNITED HEALTHCARE POS: Sales Agent NOB: Insurance INV REL: Y #OF HRS: 8 SEC TRAD HRS: 6 STRT DTE: 02/01/2010 ADDR: 495 N. Keller Road, Suite 200, Maitland FL 32751 DESC: Presenting Medicare options and enrolling members. NAME: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES POS: IAR NOB: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INV REL: Y #OF HRS: 160 SEC TRAD HRS: 160 STRT DTE: 01/27/2022 ADDR: 5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2 Ste. 400, Suite 120, Austin TX 78735 DESC: Advisory Services NAME: SECURITY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POS: Instructor NOB: Registered rep activities through Kestra Investment Services INV REL: Y #OF HRS: 6 SEC TRAD HRS: 0 STRT DTE: 04/17/2023 ADDR: 2420 S. Lakemont Avenue, Suite 120, Orlando FL 32814 DESC: Instructor in classroom and virtual setting. Class is to educate the retirement planning process. No securities or other products will be indorsed. NAME: INFLUENCER COUNSEL POS: Director; NIL Relationships NAME: Sports Agent INV REL: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 STRT DTE: 05/09/2023 ADDR: 615 Crescent Executive Court, Suite 212, Lake Mary FL 32746, United States DESC: Communications with student-athletes, Universities, and families providing education and representation on Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL).

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

February 17, 2022 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2420 S. Lakemont Ave Suite 120, Orlando, FL 32814Office #2: 8245 Devereux Drive Suite 103, Melbourne, FL 32940
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Orlando, FL
Current

January 31, 2022 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2420 S. Lakemont Ave Suite 120, Orlando, FL 32814Office #2: 8245 Devereux Drive Suite 103, Melbourne, FL 32940
BD
CRD#: 42046
Orlando, FL
Past

March 1, 2019 - February 25, 2022

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
ORLANDO, FL
Past

February 28, 2019 - February 25, 2022

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
ORLANDO, FL
Past

September 16, 2013 - March 1, 2019

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
WINTER PARK, FL
Past

September 10, 2013 - March 1, 2019

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
WINTER PARK, FL
Past

October 28, 2010 - October 31, 2018

SMATHERS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 130349
THE VILLAGES, FL
Past

February 24, 2009 - September 16, 2013

CAPITAL GUARDIAN, LLC

BD
CRD#: 137919
THE VILLAGES, FL
Past

May 2, 2008 - January 28, 2009

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
SUMMERFIELD, FL

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
Florida
(1/31/2022)
IAR
Florida
(2/17/2022)
RR
Georgia
(1/31/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(1/17/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(6/2/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/10/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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
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) (11/24/2025)

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
12/01/2025
Cover Page
12/23/2024
10/20/2023

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Company Information


KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Orlando, FL 32814

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