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Michael Thomas Lam

Michael Thomas Lam

CFA, CFP®
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Newtown, PA
·CRD# 6813988·9 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Thomas Lam, CFA, CFP®, who also goes by Michael Lam, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Newtown, Pennsylvania and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Michael Lam

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Credentials

CFA
Chartered Financial Analyst
CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2021

Years of Experience

9 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 283330
RIA
54 Friends Lane Suite 112, Newtown, PA 18940
January 27, 2026 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
BD
54 Friends Lane Suite 112, Newtown, PA 18940
January 27, 2026 - Present
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK·CRD# 8032
RIA
Newtown, PA
April 5, 2018 - January 27, 2026
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK·CRD# 8032
BD
Newtown, PA
October 17, 2017 - January 27, 2026

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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 - SEC (12/31/1998 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735

Phone Number

(844) 553-7872

# of Employees

1,359

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (9/22/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

192,439

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$79,798,091,767

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/01/2025Cover PageReport
12/23/2024Cover PageReport
10/20/2023Cover PageReport

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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.

Name: MICHAEL LAM POSITION: Owner NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/22/2026 ADDRESS: 54 Friends Lane, Suite 112, Newtown PA 18940, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide sales of life insurance, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities when deemed appropriate through comprehensive financial planning. Name: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES POSITION: IAR NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 01/22/2026 ADDRESS: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400, Austin TX 78735, United States DESCRIPTION: IAR Name: JCL FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: Associate Advisor NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 01/27/2026 ADDRESS: 54 Friends Lane, Suite 112, Newtown PA 18940, United States DESCRIPTION: Primary job is to provide assistance for financial advisory business of James Lynch. Secondarily, I manage less than 10 client relationships on my own.

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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 - SEC (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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(1/27/2026)
RR
Colorado
(1/27/2026)
RR
Delaware
(1/27/2026)
RR
Florida
(1/27/2026)
RR
Illinois
(1/27/2026)
RR
Indiana
(1/27/2026)
RR
Maine
(1/27/2026)
RR
Maryland
(1/27/2026)
RR
Minnesota
(1/27/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(1/27/2026)
RR
New York
(1/27/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(1/29/2026)
RR
Ohio
(1/27/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/27/2026)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/27/2026)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/27/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(1/27/2026)
RR
Texas
(1/27/2026)
IAR
Texas
(1/27/2026)
RR
Utah
(1/27/2026)
RR
Virginia
(1/27/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2017About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2017About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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