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Kai M. Swick

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Encinitas, CA 92024
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CRD#: 7585373
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Professional summary


Kai Matthew Swick is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Encinitas, California and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Austin, Texas.

Kai is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Kai has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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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: 06/19/2025 ADDRESS: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400, Austin TX 78735, United States DESCRIPTION: IAR Name: SOLOMON WEALTH MANAGEMENT POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Tax/Accounting/CPA INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 01/01/2023 ADDRESS: 531 Encinitas Blvd, Ste 200, Encinitas CA 92024, United States DESCRIPTION: I collect tax documents, prepare and file tax returns, and work with clients on tax planning. I use Lacerte tax software for preparing and filing the returns and SmartVault for securely obtaining tax documents. I also bill clients.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 18, 2025 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 531 Encinitas Blvd Suite 200, Encinitas, CA 92024
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Encinitas, CA
Current

June 18, 2025 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735
BD
CRD#: 42046
Austin, TX
Past

September 12, 2023 - June 20, 2025

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7717
ENCINITAS, CA
Past

August 5, 2023 - June 20, 2025

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
ENCINITAS, CA

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
Arizona
(6/18/2025)
RR
California
(6/18/2025)
IAR
California
(6/20/2025)
RR
Florida
(6/18/2025)
RR
Indiana
(6/18/2025)
RR
Oregon
(7/21/2025)
RR
Texas
(6/18/2025)
IAR
Texas
(6/18/2025)
RR
Utah
(6/18/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/11/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/4/2023
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)


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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#: 283330Encinitas, CA 92024

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