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Leah A. Paul
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Hartsville, SC 29550
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CRD#: 7188216
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Professional summary
Leah A. Paul is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Hartsville, South Carolina and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Hartsville, South Carolina.
Leah is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Leah has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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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: 09/09/2025 ADDRESS: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400, Austin TX 78735, United States DESCRIPTION: IAR Name: PEARL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC POSITION: OWNER NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 07/01/2022 ADDRESS: 75 PORT CITY LANDING, MT PLEASANT SC 29464, United States DESCRIPTION: LIFE, DISABILITY AND ANNUITY SALES Name: DEFINE WEALTH FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: FINANCIAL ADVISOR NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 09/24/2025 ADDRESS: 75 PORT CITY LANDING SUITE 110, MT PLEASANT SC 29464, United States DESCRIPTION: MEETING WITH CLIENTS, GIVING RECOMMENDATIONS, ETC. Name: DEFINE WEALTH FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: FINANCIAL ADVISOR NATURE: Registered rep activities through Kestra Investment Services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 09/24/2025 ADDRESS: 75 PORT CITY LANDING SUITE 110, MT PLEASANT SC 29464, United States DESCRIPTION: MEETING WITH CLIENTS, GIVING RECOMMENDATIONS, ETC.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 24, 2025 - Present
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 146 Cargill Way Suite A, Hartsville, SC 29550RIA
CRD#: 283330
Hartsville, SC
Current
September 24, 2025 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 146 Cargill Way Suite A, Hartsville, SC 29550BD
CRD#: 42046
Hartsville, SC
Past
June 10, 2025 - September 25, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
MT. PLEASANT, SC
Past
December 20, 2024 - June 17, 2025
HEADLAND CAPITAL
RIA
CRD#: 332277
MT. PLEASANT, SC
Past
March 30, 2023 - December 18, 2024
MARYLAND FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 122320
Mount Pleasant, SC
Past
November 26, 2022 - September 25, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
MT. PLEASANT, SC
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.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(9/24/2025)
RR
Florida(9/24/2025)
RR
Georgia(9/24/2025)
RR
Michigan(9/24/2025)
RR
Ohio(9/24/2025)
RR
South Carolina(9/24/2025)
IAR
South Carolina(9/24/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/26/2022
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC
CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126
RIA
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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)
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 | ||
| 10/20/2023 | ||
| 12/21/2022 |
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Company Information
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 283330Hartsville, SC 29550TRUST BUT VERIFY
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