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Dakota D Niedermeier

Dakota D. Niedermeier

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Timonium, MD 21093
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CRD#: 7184789
Dakota D Niedermeier
Dakota D NiedermeierKESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES

Professional summary


Dakota D Niedermeier, CFP®, who also goes by Cody Niedermeier, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Timonium, Maryland and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Timonium, Maryland.

Dakota is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Dakota has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Aliases


Cody Niedermeier

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: BFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS A DIVISION OF BROTMAN FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: Associate NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 11/24/2021 ADDRESS: 16 GREENMEADOW DR, SUITE 201, TIMONIUM MD 21093, United States DESCRIPTION: Attend client meetings, participate in year-end calls, wrap-up client meetings, prep for client meetings, handling client phone calls. Attend various strategy meetings, conferences, and workshops Name: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC POSITION: Associate NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 104 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 91 START DATE: 11/24/2021 ADDRESS: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2 #400, Auston TX 78735, United States DESCRIPTION: attend client meetings, participate in year-end calls, wrap-up client meetings, prep for client meetings, handling client phone calls. Attend various strategy meetings, conferences, and workshops Name: BFG ESTATE & TAX SERVICES POSITION: Intermediary NATURE: Estate document drafting INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2025 ADDRESS: 16 Greenmeadow Dr, Suite 201, Timonium MD 21093, United States DESCRIPTION: We will send the client a link to their portal for them to enter their information and answer questions regarding estate drafting services. Once complete the client will receive their estate documents and instructions to notarize. We will keep them in our contact management system for marketing outreach efforts. We will provide the tools, but not render advice unless they engage in a financial planning relationship which will be through Kestra Advisory Services. Name: BROTMAN FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: Advisor NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 132 START DATE: 01/01/2025 ADDRESS: 16 Greenmeadow Dr. Suite 201, Timonium MD 21093, United States DESCRIPTION: Oversee client relationships and provide financial advice. Name: BFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS POSITION: Advisor NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 10/01/2018 ADDRESS: 16 Greenmeadow Dr. Suite 201, Timonium MD 21093, United States DESCRIPTION: Lead Advisor responsibilities include client meetings, emails, phone calls, and training other staff members. Name: RENTAL PROPERTY POSITION: Landlord NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/01/2026 ADDRESS: 3013 Hudson Street, Baltimore MD 21224, United States DESCRIPTION: My duties and obligations include keeping premises in fit condition, comply with building, housing, health and safetycodes, work to find renters for property, maintaining property when items arise for current renters and any otheractions needed to provide a safe home. Name: BFG ESTATE & TAX SERVICES POSITION: Intermediary NATURE: Estate document drafting INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2025 ADDRESS: 16 Greenmeadow Dr, Suite 201, Timonium MD 21093, United States DESCRIPTION: We will send the client a link to their portal for them to enter their information and answer questions regarding estatedrafting services. Once complete the client will receive their estate documents and instructions to notarize. We will keepthem in our contact management system for marketing outreach efforts.We will provide the tools, but not render advice unless they engage in a financial planning relationship which will bethrough Kestra Advisory Services. Name: BROTMAN FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: Advisor/Shareholder NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 05/16/2018 ADDRESS: 16 Greenmeadow Dr. Suite 201, Timonium MD 21093, United States DESCRIPTION: Lead Advisor responsibilities which include client meetings, e-mails, phone calls, and training other staff members.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2021

Experience


Current

July 7, 2020 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 16 Greenmeadow Drive, Ste 201, Timonium, MD 21093Office #2: 4815 Emperor Blvd Ste 100, Durham, NC 27703
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Timonium, MD
Current

February 24, 2020 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 16 Greenmeadow Drive Suite 201, Timonium, MD 21093Office #2: 4815 Emperor Blvd Ste 100, Durham, NC 27703
BD
CRD#: 42046
TIMONIUM, MD

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
Arkansas
(10/28/2024)
RR
California
(10/28/2024)
RR
Colorado
(10/28/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(10/28/2024)
RR
Delaware
(10/28/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/28/2024)
RR
Florida
(10/28/2024)
RR
Georgia
(10/28/2024)
RR
Illinois
(10/28/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(11/5/2025)
RR
Maine
(10/28/2024)
RR
Maryland
(7/7/2020)
IAR
Maryland
(7/7/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/28/2024)
RR
Missouri
(10/28/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(10/28/2024)
RR
New York
(10/28/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(10/29/2024)
IAR
North Carolina
(4/2/2026)
RR
Ohio
(10/29/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/28/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(10/28/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(11/5/2025)
RR
Texas
(10/28/2024)
IAR
Texas
(3/4/2025)
RR
Vermont
(10/28/2024)
RR
Virginia
(10/28/2024)
RR
Washington
(10/28/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(11/5/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/28/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/6/2020
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/24/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
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)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (11/24/2025)

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
12/01/2025
Cover Page
12/23/2024
10/20/2023

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Company Information


KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Timonium, MD 21093

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