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Patricia Howard

Advisor at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC

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Location

Brea, CA 92821

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

1 year

About

Patricia Howard is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Gary D Nelson Associates and Prosum, and has been involved with Plexus Worldwide since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a small coaching practice through SWT Enterprises, LLC. Kestra Private Wealth Services manages approximately $10.2 billion in client assets through a network of nearly 200 independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of investment and financial planning solutions, supporting advisor decision-making with access to multiple platforms, managed portfolios, and specialized programs.

Client services

Based on Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning and consulting fees may be negotiated flat fees (specific amounts not disclosed).

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives of affiliated broker-dealer Kestra IS and receive commissions on securities sales.

Project-based

Hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services (specific rates not disclosed).

Subscriptions

Subscription fees charged monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually for financial planning and consulting services (specific amounts not disclosed).

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 (minimum account size for AdvisorChoice platform, waivable at discretion) Minimum fee: Minimum account fees of $60 for APM-Tickets, $95 for APM-Wrap, $75 for FSP and SMA, and $350 for UMA accounts. Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees charged on hourly basis, percentage of assets, or negotiated flat fee; subscription fees billed monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually.

Location

3 Pointe Drive, Suite 111

Brea, CA 92821

Most active in

California

Work history

Kestra Investment Services, LLC

2024 - Present (2 years)

Gary D Nelson Associates

2018 - 2024 (6 years)

Prosum

2018 - 2018 (1 year)

RemX

2014 - 2018 (4 years)

Plexus Worldwide

2014 - Present (12 years)

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