Robert Lawrence Pessell
Investment Adviser Representative at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC
Professional summary
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Robert Lawrence Pessell is an investment adviser representative with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC in Encino, CA, where they have been registered since 2016. They have worked in the securities industry since 1986 and were previously registered with NFP Advisor Services, LLC. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 63 (state securities agent) and Series 6 (investment company and variable products). They are registered to provide investment advice in California.
Office
Advisors at this office: 4
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- California
- Broker:
4 states and territories
Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon
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Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- Financial Management Services, Inc.Feb 1982 – no end date reportedEncino, CA
- Pacific MutualFeb 1982 – no end date reportedWoodland Hills, CA
- Kestra Advisory Services, LLCApr 2016 – no end date reportedEnico, CA
- Kestra Investment Services, LLCJun 2000 – no end date reportedEnico, CA
Official records & sources
Data as of June 27, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Kestra Advisory Services, LLC
These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.
Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
- Estimated blended rate
- 0.025
Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.
Services the firm offers
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$25B+
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 1,427
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 26
- Main office:
- Austin, TX
- SEC file number:
- 801-56126
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Form ADV data as of September 22, 2026
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