Steven E. Bender

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES

VALHALLA, NY 10595

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CRD#: 6124244

Professional summary

Steven E Bender, CFP®, who also goes by Steven Eric Bender, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Valhalla, New York and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Valhalla, New York.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Steven has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Steven Eric Bender

Other business activities

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Business Name: bender & associates,CPAs Investment Related: No Address: 118 north bedford road-301 mt. kisco NY 10549 Nature of Business: Tax/Accounting/CPA Position, Title or Relationship: sole proprietor Start Date: 11/24/2015 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: managementBusiness Name: Kestra Advisory Services,LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 5707 southwest pkwy, BLDG 2, suite 400 Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Investment Advisor Representative Start Date: 12/1/2020 Hours per month: 11% - 20% (17 - 32 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 11% - 20% (15 - 28 hours) Duties: SalesBusiness Name: Westchester Benefit Group Inc Investment Related: Yes Address: 500 Summit Lake Dr,Suite 120 Valhalla NY 10595 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Rep Start Date: 1/1/2021 Hours per month: 11% - 20% (17 - 32 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 11% - 20% (15 - 28 hours) Duties: Sales

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1996

Experience

Current

January 27, 2021 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 500 Summit Lake Dr. Ste. 120, Valhalla, NY 10595

RIA

CRD#: 283330

VALHALLA, NY

Current

February 23, 2021 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 500 Summit Lake Dr. Ste. 120, Valhalla, NY 10595

CRD#: 42046

VALHALLA, NY

Past

October 19, 2016 - December 13, 2018

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

New York, NY

Past

October 19, 2016 - December 13, 2018

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

New York, NY

Past

April 26, 2016 - October 21, 2016

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 283330

VALHALLA, NY

Past

November 12, 2013 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 42046

VALHALLA, NY

Past

November 1, 2013 - October 21, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 42046

VALHALLA, NY

Past

March 21, 2013 - November 5, 2013

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 3978

MOUNT KISCO, NY

Past

January 17, 2013 - November 5, 2013

OSAIC FA, INC.

CRD#: 3978

FORT WAYNE, IN

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.

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

Connecticut
(2/23/2021)

IAR

New York
(6/7/2021)

New York
(1/19/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/19/2024

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 3/1/2013

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/14/2013

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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) (10/21/2025)

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (WRAP FEE PROGRAM) (10/21/2025)

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

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	155,482
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 60,174,309,829

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
12/23/2024	Cover Page	Report
10/20/2023	Cover Page	Report
12/21/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Steven E. Bender

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

OSAIC FA, INC.

OSAIC FA, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 1/19/2024

Series 66

Date: 3/1/2013

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 1/14/2013

FINRA

Current Firm

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

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