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Mark C. Franczyk

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
New York, NY 10016
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CRD#: 5753117
MF

Professional summary


Mark Chester Franczyk, who also goes by Mark Chester Franczyk Mr., Mark Franczyk, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in New York, New York and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in New York, New York.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Mark has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 79 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mark Chester Franczyk Mr. | Mark Franczyk

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: Kestra Advisory Services LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400 Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Director of Finance Start Date: 8/1/2020 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Non-client focused practice management and operations Name: CHRISTOPHER STREET FINANCIAL POSITION: Chief Operating Office NATURE: Registered rep activities through Kestra Investment Services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 07/01/2020 ADDRESS: 475 Park Avenue South, Suite 2100, New York NY 10016, United States DESCRIPTION: Oversight of all aspect of practice management including: Strategic Planning Team Coordination FP&A Data & Reporting Policies & Procedures Legal / Compliance Special Projects Name: CHRISTOPHER STREET FINANCIAL POSITION: Chief Executive Officer NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 08/01/2023 ADDRESS: 475 Park Avenue South, Suite 2100, New York NY 10016 DESCRIPTION: Accountable for strategic oversight and execution, ensuring that Christopher Street Financial has a clearly defined, long-term plan and is executing against that plan according to a shared vision. Accountability includes managing the Company's overall operations, driving profitability, delegating and directing agendas, and managing the Company's organizational structure.

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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

May 7, 2021 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 475 Park Avenue South Suite 2100, New York, NY 10016
RIA
CRD#: 283330
New York, NY
Current

August 30, 2021 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 475 Park Avenue South Suite 2100, New York, NY 10016
BD
CRD#: 42046
New York, NY
Past

March 24, 2010 - February 14, 2014

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY

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".
KA
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
(1/9/2025)
RR
California
(1/9/2025)
RR
Colorado
(1/9/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(1/9/2025)
RR
Delaware
(1/9/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/9/2025)
RR
Florida
(1/9/2025)
RR
Georgia
(1/9/2025)
RR
Idaho
(7/11/2025)
RR
Illinois
(1/9/2025)
RR
Iowa
(7/11/2025)
RR
Maine
(1/9/2025)
RR
Maryland
(10/30/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/9/2025)
RR
Michigan
(1/9/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(1/9/2025)
RR
Missouri
(1/9/2025)
RR
Nevada
(1/9/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/9/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(12/7/2023)
IAR
New Jersey
(12/7/2023)
IAR
New York
(5/7/2021)
RR
New York
(9/7/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(1/10/2025)
RR
Ohio
(1/10/2025)
RR
Oregon
(1/9/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/9/2025)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/9/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(1/9/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(1/9/2025)
RR
Texas
(1/9/2025)
IAR
Texas
(2/20/2025)
RR
Utah
(7/29/2025)
RR
Vermont
(1/9/2025)
RR
Virginia
(1/9/2025)
RR
Washington
(1/9/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/30/2021
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/30/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KA
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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

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

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
12/23/2024
Cover Page
10/20/2023
12/21/2022

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Company Information


KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330New York, NY 10016

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