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Stephen Lugo Young

Advisor at Kestra Advisory — Merritt Island, FL

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

18 years

Location

Merritt Island, FL

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Kestra Advisory

Enterprise

Total advisors

1,459

Across 547 offices

Clients per advisor

79 High

Avg AUM per client

$618,892 High

HNW client ratio

23% Typical

About

Stephen Young is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 18 years of industry experience, including ten years at ProEquities, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he provides financial planning and insurance services through his independent business, Security Financial Management. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm provides services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management.

Client services

Based on Kestra Advisory

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Kestra Advisory

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Annuities Wealth management

Occupation focus

Based on Kestra Advisory

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting typically range from $1,000 to $100,000, negotiated with the client.

Percentage

Start-up - $1,999,999: 1.50% $2,000,000 - $4,999,999: 1.25% $5,000,000 - $9,999,999: 1.00% $10,000,000 - $24,999,999: 0.75% $25,000,000+: 0.50%

Commissions

Commission-based compensation is available through affiliated broker-dealer Kestra IS; commissions and fees vary by product.

Project-based

Financial planning and consulting services may be charged on an hourly basis when applicable.

Subscriptions

Subscription fees may be charged monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually for financial planning or consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 (minimum for AdvisorChoice platform, but may be waived) Minimum fee: Minimum annual account fees on AdvisorEnterprise platform: $60 (APM-Tickets), $95 (APM-Wrap), $75 (FSP and SMA), $350 (UMA) Fee-only: Flat fees generally range from $1,000 to $100,000 but can be more or less as negotiated. Financial planning and consulting fees can also be charged hourly, as a percentage of assets, flat fee, or subscription (e.g., monthly, quarterly).

Location

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Merritt Island, FL

Merritt Island FL

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Florida

Work history

18 years of industry experience

Kestra Advisory

2022 - Present • 4 years

Melbourne, FL

Kestra Investment Services

2022 - Present • 4 years

Melbourne, FL

ProEquities, Inc

2012 - 2022 • 10 years

Melbourne, FL

BrokersXpress LLC

2011 - 2012 • 1 year

Rockledge, FL

Ameriprise

2009 - 2011 • 2 years

Ameriprise Advisor Services, Inc.

2009 - 2009 • 1 year

UBS Financial Services

2007 - 2009 • 2 years

Melbourne, FL

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 65, Series 24, RICP®

Merritt Island, FL

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Indian Harbour Beach, FL

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Series 63, Series 65

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Series 63, Series 65

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