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Bennett A. Gagliano

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
GRAND ISLAND, NY
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CRD#: 868304
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Professional summary


Bennett Albert Gagliano is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Grand Island, New York and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Amherst, New York.

Bennett is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1979. Bennett has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 22TO, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Business Name: Bennett A Gagliano Investment Related: Yes Address: 270 Northpointe Parkway Suite 10 Amherst NY 14228 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name Position, Title or Relationship: I am the individual described above. Start Date: 6/3/2021 Hours per month: 51% - 60% (81 - 96 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 51% - 60% (71 - 84 hours) Duties: Financial Investment planning and strategy; sale of retirement plans and their design, individual counseling to retirement plan participants Business Name: Bennett A Gagliano Inc. Investment Related: Yes Address: 270 Northpointe Parkway Suite 10 Amherst NY 14228 Amherst NY 14228 Nature of Business: Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: President Start Date: 10/12/2001 Hours per month: 31% - 40% (49 - 64 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 31% - 40% (43 - 56 hours) Duties: Running the company, design and sales and service of benefit plans sold to clients Business Name: G&C Pension Services LLC DBA T P S I Investment Related: No Address: 270 Northpointe Parkway Suite 10 Amherst NY 14228 Amherst NY 14228 Nature of Business: Other TPA Position, Title or Relationship: Managing Partner Start Date: 10/12/2001 Hours per month: 51% - 60% (81 - 96 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 51% - 60% (71 - 84 hours) Duties: Review of administrative work, sales, client relationship management, manage day-to-day affairs, Business Name: Payright Payroll Affiliates, Inc. Investment Related: No Address: 127 Washington Ave. West Wing North Haven CT 06473 Nature of Business: Other Other/None of the Above Provides payroll services to business entities Position, Title or Relationship: Vice President Start Date: 2/9/2006 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: I do not perform any duties for this entity Business Name: TPS - DV LLC Investment Related: No Address: 1270 Washington Ave. West Wing North Haven CT 06473 Nature of Business: Other TPA Position, Title or Relationship: General Partner Start Date: 4/1/2007 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Administrative and Executive Business Name: TPS GROUP MIDWEST LLC POSITION: Member/Owner NATURE: A Third Party Administrator of Retirement Plans INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 30 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 15 START DATE: 06/15/2023 ADDRESS: 531 Kenwell Drive, Newark OH 43055 DESCRIPTION: assisting the Partner in charge of the office in design issues. Handling the assignment of the administrative duties to Pension Administrators in our office. Potentially working with clients and their advisors in answering questions or design, administration and compliance. Business Name: 616 NORTH FRENCH ROAD LLC POSITION: President NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 05/15/2024 ADDRESS: 616 North French Road, Amherst NY 14228, United States DESCRIPTION: Collecting the rent from G&C and the one tenant, Northeastern Commercial Appraisal and paying the bills of the entity. Business 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: 06/02/2021 ADDRESS: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400, Austin TX 78735, United States DESCRIPTION: IAR

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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 2, 2021 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #2: 616 North French Road, Amherst, NY 14228
RIA
CRD#: 283330
GRAND ISLAND, NY
Current

June 2, 2021 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 616 North French Road, Amherst, NY 14228
BD
CRD#: 42046
Amherst, NY
Past

May 4, 2021 - June 3, 2021

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10641
AMHERST, NY
Past

October 25, 2001 - June 3, 2021

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
AMHERST, NY
Past

January 8, 1998 - December 12, 2001

TRG FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43870
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL
Past

September 9, 1996 - December 31, 1997

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

June 12, 1995 - September 17, 1996

SUMMIT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16359
AMHERST, NY
Past

March 24, 1986 - March 30, 1995

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 17, 1980 - May 31, 1985

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
Past

July 2, 1979 - February 26, 1981

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095

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".
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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
Connecticut
(7/16/2021)
RR
Florida
(6/2/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/4/2021)
RR
New York
(6/2/2021)
IAR
New York
(6/2/2021)

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 6/21/1979
Registered Representative Examination
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
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#: 283330Grand Island, NY

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