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Thomas Karlen

31 Years of Experience
Hudson, WI

Thomas Karlen is a registered investment advisor at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, based in Hudson, WI, with 31 years of industry experience. Thomas operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Annuities, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Insurance Planning, and 3 more. Their firm serves 117,403 clients with $80B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
1450 advisors
Number of Clients
117,403 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$680K average
Assets Under Management
$79.8B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$10K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.50%

Asset-based fees range up to 2.5% of assets under management and are negotiable based on account size, registration type, and services provided.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

86 Coulee Rd, Ste 100, Hudson, WI, 54016

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Thomas has ownership in multiple rental properties through various LLCs, dating back to 2009. He spends a few hours per week on these activities.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Kestra Advisory Services, LLC
November 2025 - Present · 11 mos
Previous Registrations
Petros Family Wealth, LLC
June 2023 - November 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
January 2014 - February 2023 · 9 yrs 1 mo
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
January 2008 - February 2023 · 15 yrs 1 mo
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
May 2002 - January 2008 · 5 yrs 8 mos
Miller Johnson Steichen Kinnard, INC.Broker
August 1995 - May 2002 · 6 yrs 9 mos
John G. Kinnard and Company, IncorporatedBroker
February 1995 - August 1995 · 6 mos
Regional Operations Group, INC.Broker
August 1994 - January 1995 · 5 mos
State Registrations3 states
MNTXWI
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