Nikolas Gernhard
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES
GARNER, NC
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CRD#: 6265216
Professional summary
Nikolas Gernhard, who also goes by Nik Gernhard, Nikolas M Gernhard, Nikolas Gernhard, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Garner, North Carolina and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Huntersville, North Carolina.
Nikolas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Nikolas has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Nik Gernhard | Nikolas M Gernhard | Nikolas Gernhard
Other business activities
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Business Name: RENTAL PROPERTY POSITION: Co-owner of property with my wife NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/01/2023 ADDRESS: 491 High Top Drive, Fletcher NC 28732 DESCRIPTION: Our property manager is taking care of all advertising, cleaning arrangements and other services related to the property. My wife and I own the property and are doing some of the upgrades and renovations. We have no other direct involvement with any of the day-to-day operations for the short-term rental activity. Business Name: DESTINATION WEALTH ADVISORS POSITION: Wealth Advisor NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 03/16/2023 ADDRESS: 1300 Benson Road, suite 108, Garner NC 27529, United States DESCRIPTION: Assist clients with financial planning for multiple goals.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 16, 2023 - Present
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #2: 13801 Reese Blvd Suite 110, Huntersville, NC 28078Office #3: 1300 Benson Road Suite 108, Garner, NC 27529RIA
CRD#: 155193
GARNER, NC
Current
March 16, 2023 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 13801 Reese Blvd W Suite 110, Huntersville, NC 28078Office #2: 1300 Benson Road Suite 108, Garner, NC 27529BD
CRD#: 42046
Huntersville, NC
Past
March 10, 2014 - March 17, 2023
EDWARD JONES
RIA
CRD#: 250
RALEIGH, NC
Past
December 26, 2013 - March 17, 2023
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
RALEIGH, NC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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KP
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2010 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(9/27/2024)
RR
Connecticut(3/16/2023)
RR
Florida(3/16/2023)
RR
Georgia(3/16/2023)
RR
Louisiana(6/9/2023)
IAR
Louisiana(6/12/2023)
RR
Maine(9/15/2025)
RR
Maryland(3/16/2023)
RR
Massachusetts(3/16/2023)
IAR
North Carolina(3/16/2023)
RR
North Carolina(3/20/2023)
RR
Ohio(2/4/2025)
RR
South Carolina(3/16/2023)
RR
Texas(3/16/2023)
IAR
Texas(3/16/2023)
RR
Virginia(3/16/2023)
RR
West Virginia(9/15/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
KP
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Bldg. 2 Ste 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
198
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 27,816 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 10,210,576,595 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | ||
| 10/20/2023 | ||
| 12/21/2022 |
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