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Athishay Gangadharan

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES
Montclair, NJ 07042
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CRD#: 5531128
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Professional summary


Athishay Gangadharan, who also goes by Andy Gangadharan, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Montclair, New Jersey and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Montclair, New Jersey.

Athishay is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Athishay has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Andy Gangadharan

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: Evoke Wealth Management Evoke Wm Investment Related: Yes Address: 635 golf Ter Union NJ 07083 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through an independent outside RIA Position, Title or Relationship: Managing Partner and Sr. Wealth Advisor Start Date: 8/16/2021 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Client relationship management as well as help recruit and attract outside advisors Name: MUGGA LLC POSITION: Partner NATURE: investing in publicly traded securities INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 11/24/2023 ADDRESS: 1740 Dell Range Blvd, Ste H # 502, Cheyenne WY 82009 DESCRIPTION: Personal LLC to invest in publicly traded securities via Kestra Financial and KPWS. Not client related. Name: ATHISHAY INC POSITION: President NATURE: tax entity INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 08/30/2021 ADDRESS: 695 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 3, Montclair NJ 07042, United States DESCRIPTION: Sole Owner, President

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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

August 12, 2021 - Present

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 363 Bloomfield Ave Ste 3a, Montclair, NJ 07042
RIA
CRD#: 155193
Montclair, NJ
Current

August 12, 2021 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 695 Bloomfield Avenue Suite 3, Montclair, NJ 07042
BD
CRD#: 42046
Montclair, NJ
Past

July 5, 2012 - July 14, 2021

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
HACKENSACK, NJ
Past

July 3, 2012 - July 14, 2021

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
HACKENSACK, NJ
Past

March 20, 2009 - June 14, 2012

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
TAMPA, FL
Past

March 16, 2009 - June 14, 2012

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
TAMPA, FL
Past

September 12, 2008 - February 12, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL
Past

July 16, 2008 - February 12, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL

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 PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2010 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
California
(8/12/2021)
RR
Florida
(8/12/2021)
RR
Illinois
(2/8/2023)
RR
Michigan
(8/12/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(8/12/2021)
IAR
New Jersey
(8/12/2021)
RR
New York
(8/12/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(8/13/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/12/2021)
IAR
Texas
(8/12/2021)
RR
Washington
(1/4/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/15/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(6/27/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/26/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KP
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2010 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Bldg. 2 Ste 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
198

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC ADVISORENTERPRISE WRAP FEE BROCHURE (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts27,816
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,210,576,595

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 PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 155193Montclair, NJ 07042

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