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Criss Woodruff

Advisor at Kestra Advisory

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Location

Huntsville, TX

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

23 years

About

Criss Woodruff is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services in 2025, he was associated with Woodruff Financial Consultants, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network for 21 years. In addition to his advisory role, he has involvement in insurance-related activities through Woodruff Financial Consultants. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers a range of services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving large institutional clients including sovereign wealth funds.

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

Huntsville, TX

Most active in

Texas

Work history

Kestra Advisory Services LLC

2025 - Present (1 year)

Kestra Investment Services LLC

2025 - Present (1 year)

Woodruff Financial Consultants, LLC

2004 - 2025 (21 years)

Commonwealth Financial Network

2004 - 2025 (21 years)

Disclosures

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