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Amber L. Flanagan

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CRD#: 6125900
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Amber Leigh Flanagan, who also goes by Amber Leigh Stephens, was a registered financial professional .

Amber is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2013. Amber had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Amber Leigh Stephens

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: Girl Scouts of Greater NY Investment Related: No Address: 40 Wall St. Suite 708 New York NY 10005 Nature of Business: Board Position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) Position, Title or Relationship: Co-Leader Start Date: 9/24/2018 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: I organize activities & do lesson plans for the Girl Scout troop Business Name: Society of Finacial Service Professionals Investment Related: No Address: 3803 West Chester Pike Newtown Square PA 19073 Nature of Business: Board Position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) Position, Title or Relationship: President Start Date: 7/1/2021 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Run board meetings, keep all board members on task with their current projects, run events/introduce speakers Business 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: IAR Start Date: 4/13/2020 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Investment managment Business Name: Cub Scouts of Brooklyn Investment Related: No Address: 440 Ovington Ave Brooklyn NY 11209 Nature of Business: Board Position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) Position, Title or Relationship: Assistant Cubmaster Start Date: 10/23/2020 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Keep track of forms and help with logistics for meetings and outings Business Name: ASHCON FINANCIAL POSITION: Owner NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 152 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 132 START DATE: 10/17/2022 ADDRESS: 255 79th St, Apt D4, Brooklyn NY 11209-3641 DESCRIPTION: Client portfolio management including personal/ business insurances and investments

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

May 13, 2020 - April 3, 2024

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
Huntington, NY
Past

May 12, 2020 - April 3, 2024

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
HUNTINGTON, NY
Past

June 7, 2018 - May 18, 2020

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110826
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 28, 2013 - May 18, 2020

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
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".
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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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/1/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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#: 283330

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