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Michael Frederick Walstrom

Michael F. Walstrom

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Boca Raton, FL 33487
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CRD#: 6326370
Michael Frederick Walstrom

Professional summary


Michael Frederick Walstrom, CFP®, who also goes by Michael F Walstrom, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Boca Raton, Florida and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Boca Raton, Florida.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael F Walstrom

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: 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: 7/1/2020 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Manage my clients as a fiduciary in accordance with all applicable regulations and laws. Business Name: Rotary Club of Boca Raton Downtown Investment Related: No Address: P.O. Box 880087 Boca Raton FL 33488 Nature of Business: Board Position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) Position, Title or Relationship: I am a club member and board member. Start Date: 11/7/2014 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: We meet every Friday for Lunch, then the second Tuesday evening each month for board meetings. We also do periodic service projects. Business Name: Michael F. Walstrom, Aequus Partners LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 980 N Federal Hwy, Suite 110 Boca Raton FL 33432 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Financial Planner Start Date: 9/21/2020 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Financial Planning Business Name: ROTARY DISTRICT 6930 CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC. Investment Related: No Address: 11015 VIA LUCCA Boynton Beach FL 33437 Nature of Business: Board Position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) Position, Title or Relationship: As District Governor (July 2021 - June 2022) I become a director by default. Start Date: 5/21/2021 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: With the other directors, I oversee the Fund receiving and distributing funds for our projects. My primary role is to act as the district cheerleader for our projects, making sure the clubs know about them and get excited about participating. Business Name: ROTARY ZONE 34 ARPIC POSITION: Zone 34 Assistant Public Image Coordinator NATURE: Charitable Work INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 07/04/2022 ADDRESS: 1560 Sherman Ave, Evanston IL 60201 DESCRIPTION: My job is to work with the Rotary leaders in Southeast Florida, helping them improve their public image efforts on behalf of their clubs and service projects. Business Name: MYM DEVELOPMENT, LLC POSITION: Co-Owner NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 16 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/25/2024 ADDRESS: 7395 Avenida Del Mar, 1213, Boca Raton FL 33433, United States DESCRIPTION: Offer high-level planning and guidance and design guidance for the model homes.

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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®

Start date: 2019

Experience


Current

July 9, 2020 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 6601 Park Of Commerce Blvd Suite 12-082, Boca Raton, FL 33487
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Boca Raton, FL
Current

July 1, 2020 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 6601 Park Of Commerce Blvd Suite 12-082, Boca Raton, FL 33487
BD
CRD#: 42046
Boca Raton, FL
Past

September 8, 2016 - July 2, 2020

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

September 7, 2016 - July 2, 2020

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

August 19, 2014 - September 8, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

July 18, 2014 - September 8, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BOCA RATON, FL

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".
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)

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
California
(7/1/2020)
RR
Florida
(7/1/2020)
IAR
Florida
(7/9/2020)
RR
Illinois
(7/1/2020)
RR
Maryland
(7/1/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/22/2022)
RR
Michigan
(7/1/2020)
RR
New York
(7/1/2020)
RR
Ohio
(12/23/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/1/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(3/18/2021)
RR
Texas
(7/1/2020)
IAR
Texas
(10/20/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/15/2014
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#: 283330Boca Raton, FL 33487

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