Charles J. Romano

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES

Marmora, NJ 08223

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CRD#: 6904500

Professional summary

Charles J Romano, who also goes by Charles J Romano Jr, Charles John Romano, Charles J Romano, Charles Romano, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Marmora, New Jersey and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Marmora, New Jersey.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Charles has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Charles J Romano Jr | Charles John Romano | Charles J Romano | Charles Romano

Other business activities

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Bus Name: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES POSITION: IAR NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 04/21/2025 ADDRESS: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400, Austin TX 78735, United States DESCRIPTION: IAR Bus Name: REICH ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC POSITION: Financial Advisor NATURE: Registered rep activities through Kestra Investment Services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 32 START DATE: 04/21/2025 ADDRESS: 105 Roosevelt BLVD, Marmora NJ 08223, United States DESCRIPTION: Financial advisor and client service

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 22, 2025 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 105 Roosevelt Blvd, Marmora, NJ 08223

RIA

CRD#: 283330

Marmora, NJ

Current

April 22, 2025 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 105 Roosevelt Blvd, Marmora, NJ 08223

CRD#: 42046

Marmora, NJ

Past

March 31, 2025 - April 11, 2025

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

BOSTON, MA

Past

November 30, 2021 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

MERRIMACK, NH

Past

November 23, 2021 - April 11, 2025

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

MERRIMACK, NH

Past

May 18, 2021 - October 9, 2021

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 79

Cherry Hill, NJ

Past

May 18, 2021 - October 9, 2021

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 79

Cherry Hill, NJ

Past

June 6, 2018 - March 30, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

PENNINGTON, NJ

Past

March 5, 2018 - March 30, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

PENNINGTON, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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.

IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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

Arizona
(7/18/2025)

California
(7/18/2025)

Connecticut
(7/18/2025)

Delaware
(7/18/2025)

Florida
(7/18/2025)

Georgia
(7/18/2025)

Louisiana
(7/18/2025)

Maine
(7/18/2025)

Maryland
(7/18/2025)

Missouri
(7/18/2025)

New Jersey
(4/22/2025)

IAR

New Jersey
(4/22/2025)

New York
(7/18/2025)

North Carolina
(7/21/2025)

Ohio
(7/22/2025)

Pennsylvania
(7/18/2025)

South Carolina
(7/18/2025)

Texas
(7/18/2025)

Vermont
(7/18/2025)

Virginia
(7/18/2025)

Wisconsin
(7/31/2025)

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

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 6/1/2018

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/5/2018

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 5/8/2023

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 2/24/2023

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (10/21/2025)

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (WRAP FEE PROGRAM) (10/21/2025)

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (PLAN CLIENTS) (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	155,482
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 60,174,309,829

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
12/23/2024	Cover Page	Report
10/20/2023	Cover Page	Report
12/21/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Charles J Romano's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 6/1/2018

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/5/2018

Series 10

Date: 5/8/2023

Series 9

Date: 2/24/2023

FINRA

Current Firm

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

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