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Sean Caplen

14 Years of Experience
Austin, TX
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Sean Caplen is a registered investment advisor at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, based in Austin, TX, with 14 years of industry experience. Sean operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 97,702 clients with $60B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
1421 advisors
Number of Clients
97,702 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$616K average
Assets Under Management
$60.2B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$5K

Kestra Advisory Services' (Kestra AS) fees for managing your investments are a percentage of the value of your portfolio, up to a maximum of 2.5% per year. The exact percentage is determined by your advisor based on factors like the size of your account, the type of account (e.g., retirement), the services you receive, and the platform you choose. These fees are negotiable.

Kestra AS offers different advisory platforms with varying program fees that are deducted from the client fee you negotiate with your advisor. These platforms include AdvisorEnterprise, Horizon, and AdvisorChoice. Each platform has different features, costs, and minimum account sizes.

There are also third-party managed solutions available through platforms like Focus Partners Advisor Solutions, Symmetry Partners, SEI and AssetMark.

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Location

5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX, 78735

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Employment Separation After Allegations
October 2018
Other Business Activities

Sean works as an investment advisor representative (IAR) through Kestra Advisory Services and as a registered representative through Kestra Investment Services, dedicating full-time hours to these roles. He also serves as a member of Place of Hope's Planned Giving Council, spending minimal time on fundraising ideas.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Kestra Investment Services, LLCBroker
October 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos
Kestra Advisory Services, LLC
October 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos
Previous Registrations
B. Riley Wealth ManagementBroker
July 2022 - October 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos
B. Riley Wealth Advisors, INC.
October 2018 - October 2024 · 6 yrs
National Securities CorporationBroker
October 2018 - July 2022 · 3 yrs 9 mos
Raymond James & Associates, INC.
July 2011 - November 2018 · 7 yrs 4 mos
Raymond James & Associates, INC.Broker
April 2011 - November 2018 · 7 yrs 7 mos
State Registrations15 states
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Exams
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