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Sanger D. Smith

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Fort Worth, TX 76116
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CRD#: 5847148
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Professional summary


Sanger Destin Smith, who also goes by Sanger D Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Fort Worth, Texas and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Fort Worth, Texas.

Sanger is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Sanger has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sanger D Smith

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.
Bus Name: Independent Insurance Brokering; Mutual of Omaha; February 2022; Long Term Care. Other Business Activities; Decidedly Podcast LLC; (Non-financial) Lifestyle podcast interviewing personalities with interesting stories; Host/coach; Fort Worth, TX 76109; Not Investment Related; April 2021; 1-9 hours per month; 0 during trading hours. Bus Name: DECIDEDLY PODCAST POSITION: Co-host NATURE: Educational lifestyle podcast interviewing personalities with interesting stories to share decision-making frameworks and insights. No direct compensation. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes, # OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/01/2021 ADDRESS: 6300 Ridglea Pl, Ste 1111, Fort Worth TX 76116 DESCRIPTION: 0 hours during trading hours. Once weekly episode recordings. Bus Name: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC POSITION: Financial Advisor NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes, # OF HOURS: 200 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 05/23/2022 ADDRESS: 5707 Southwest Pkwy, Bldng 2, Ste 400, Austin TX 78735 DESCRIPTION: Financial advice, client service, and leadership of employees Bus Name: DECIDEDLY WEALTH MANAGEMENT POSITION: Owner/Founder NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes, # OF HOURS: 200 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 05/23/2022 ADDRESS: 6300 Ridglea Place, Suite 1111, Fort Worth TX 76116 DESCRIPTION: Financial advice, client service, and leadership of employees

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

May 23, 2022 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 6100 Camp Bowie Blvd. Suite #24, Fort Worth, TX 76116
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Fort Worth, TX
Current

May 23, 2022 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 6100 Camp Bowie Blvd. Suite #24, Fort Worth, TX 76116
BD
CRD#: 42046
Fort Worth, TX
Past

September 26, 2018 - May 26, 2022

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
Fort Worth, TX
Past

July 31, 2018 - May 26, 2022

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Fort Worth, TX

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 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
Alabama
(5/23/2022)
RR
California
(11/15/2023)
RR
Colorado
(5/23/2022)
RR
Connecticut
(2/23/2024)
RR
Florida
(5/23/2022)
RR
Maryland
(11/8/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/23/2022)
RR
Missouri
(6/13/2025)
RR
Nevada
(2/27/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(5/23/2022)
RR
Oklahoma
(5/23/2022)
RR
Texas
(5/23/2022)
IAR
Texas
(5/23/2022)
RR
Virginia
(5/23/2022)
RR
Washington
(8/12/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/14/2018
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)


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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#: 283330Fort Worth, TX 76116

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