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James F. Delay

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CRD#: 64444
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Professional summary


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James Foster Delay was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1971. James had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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: NFP Executive Benefits Investment Related: Yes Address: 6302 Fairview Road, Suite 309 Charlotte NC 28210 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Consulting; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Consultant Start Date: 7/1/2015 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 71% - 80% (99 - 112 hours) Duties: Fee based consulting with Boards of Directors and Senior Management regarding compensation and benefits.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: Investment Advisor Representative Start Date: 4/4/2016 Hours per month: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Investment advisory servicesBusiness Name: Symphony Travel Club, LLC Investment Related: No Address: 105 Mallard Trail Ponte Vedra Beach FL 32082 Nature of Business: Other Other/None of the Above White label website providing an online booking experience for hotels, airlines, rental cars and crises Position, Title or Relationship: LLC Manager, Chief Marketing Officer Start Date: 6/1/2018 Hours per month: 31% - 40% (49 - 64 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 21% - 30% (29 - 42 hours) Duties: Business developmentBusiness Name: Jordan Foster Aviation, LLC. Investment Related: No Address: 105 Mallard Trail Ponte Vedra Beach FL 32082 Nature of Business: Other Other/None of the Above Own and operate an aircraft pursuant to Part 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations Position, Title or Relationship: Manager Start Date: 1/1/2020 Hours per month: 11% - 20% (17 - 32 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Provide operational oversight of the owned aircraft.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

June 15, 2016 - January 27, 2023

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Past

August 3, 2007 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
Warrington, PA
Past

July 13, 2007 - January 27, 2023

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
Warrington, PA
Past

July 2, 2001 - July 16, 2007

CLARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43803
PONTE VEDRA, FL
Past

August 10, 1998 - July 2, 2001

CLARK-BARDES SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29094
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 29, 1997 - July 7, 1998

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

August 5, 1992 - July 3, 1997

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

February 13, 1985 - April 29, 1992

GORDIAN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14922
Past

March 18, 1983 - June 7, 1985

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
Past

June 4, 1971 - June 17, 1985

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145

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.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/24/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 5/24/1971
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory 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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