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Morgan A. Kelly

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Frederick, MD 21701
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CRD#: 6092088
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Professional summary


Morgan Alexandra Kelly, CFP®, who also goes by Alex Forsman, Morgan A Forsman, Morgan Alexandra Forsman, Alexandra Kelly, Morgan A Kelly, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Frederick, Maryland and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Frederick, Maryland.

Morgan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Morgan has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Alex Forsman | Morgan A Forsman | Morgan Alexandra Forsman | Alexandra Kelly | Morgan A Kelly

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.
Business Name: Rotary Club of Carroll Creek Investment Related: No Address: P.O. Box 39 Frederick MD 21705 Nature of Business: Board Position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) Position, Title or Relationship: Board Member Start Date: 7/1/2020 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Board MemberBusiness 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: Partner Start Date: 9/4/2020 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Investment Advisory ServiceBusiness Name: RS Will Wealth Management Investment Related: Yes Address: 154 N. Market street Frederick MD 21703 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name Position, Title or Relationship: Partner Start Date: 9/4/2020 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Provide investment advice in a fiduciary Capacity for individuals, families, and business owners RS WILL HOLDINGS, LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 08/16/2022 ADDRESS: 154 A N. Market Street, Frederick MD 21701, United States DESCRIPTION: Duties nominal after closing. Entity will have an outside bookkeeper, property manager, leasing agent, and accountant. Responsibilities will include occasionally coordinating and directing above tasks.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Current

September 4, 2020 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 154 A North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Frederick, MD
Current

September 4, 2020 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 154 N. Market Street Ste. 154a, Frederick, MD 21701
BD
CRD#: 42046
Frederick, MD
Past

April 4, 2014 - September 11, 2020

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
FREDERICK, MD
Past

April 4, 2014 - September 11, 2020

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
FREDERICK, MD
Past

July 15, 2013 - February 18, 2014

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
FREDERICK, MD
Past

July 15, 2013 - February 18, 2014

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
FREDERICK, MD
Past

March 12, 2013 - June 28, 2013

SCARBOROUGH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 107402
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

December 11, 2012 - June 24, 2013

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
ANNAPOLIS, MD

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
Arizona
(9/4/2020)
RR
Arkansas
(9/4/2020)
RR
California
(9/4/2020)
RR
Colorado
(9/4/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(9/4/2020)
RR
Delaware
(9/4/2020)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/4/2020)
RR
Florida
(9/4/2020)
RR
Georgia
(9/4/2020)
RR
Idaho
(9/4/2020)
RR
Illinois
(9/4/2020)
RR
Indiana
(9/4/2020)
RR
Kentucky
(9/4/2020)
RR
Louisiana
(9/4/2020)
RR
Maine
(9/4/2020)
RR
Maryland
(9/4/2020)
IAR
Maryland
(9/4/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/4/2020)
RR
Michigan
(9/4/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(9/4/2020)
RR
Mississippi
(1/7/2025)
RR
Montana
(9/4/2020)
RR
Nebraska
(9/4/2020)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/4/2020)
RR
New Jersey
(9/4/2020)
RR
New Mexico
(9/4/2020)
RR
New York
(9/4/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(9/11/2020)
RR
North Dakota
(9/4/2020)
RR
Ohio
(9/4/2020)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/4/2020)
RR
Oregon
(10/26/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/4/2020)
RR
Rhode Island
(10/26/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(9/4/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(9/4/2020)
RR
Texas
(9/4/2020)
IAR
Texas
(10/2/2023)
RR
Utah
(10/26/2023)
RR
Vermont
(9/4/2020)
RR
Virginia
(9/4/2020)
RR
Washington
(9/4/2020)
RR
West Virginia
(9/4/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/26/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/29/2013
Uniform Combined State Law 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#: 283330Frederick, MD 21701

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