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Jeffrey Allen Russell

Investment Adviser Representative at Kovack Advisors, Inc.

Brentwood, TNCRD #2516610Investment Adviser Representative
Disclosure(s) on record — verify on FINRA BrokerCheck
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Years of Experience
32 yrs
Exams Passed
8

Professional summary

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Jeffrey Allen Russell is an investment adviser representative with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Brentwood, TN, where they have been registered since 2021. They have worked in the securities industry since 1994 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. They have passed 7 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New York, Tennessee, and Texas.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New York, Tennessee, Texas

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 10/7/1994
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 9/23/1994
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 11/18/2022
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 3
National Commodity Futures Examination
Passed 2/20/2001
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 9/6/1994
Series 10
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Passed 11/18/2022
Series 9
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Passed 11/18/2022

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Kovack Advisors, Inc.Current
6/8/2021 – Brentwood, TN
Morgan Stanley
5/19/2010 – 6/16/2021Newport Beach, CA
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
1/7/1997 – 5/21/2010Laguna Hills, CA

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
    May 2010 – Jun 2021New Port Beach, CA
  2. Morgan Stanley Private BANK, National Association
    Jan 2015 – Jun 2021New York, NY
  3. Kovack Advisor, Inc.
    Jun 2021 – no end date reportedFort Lauderdale, FL

Official records & sources

Data as of June 21, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Kovack Advisors, Inc.

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
  • Other
Firm account minimum
$10,000 (waivable)
Estimated blended rate
0.029

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Fee-based accounts and programs (CHOICE Programs), third-party money management programs including asset allocation firms and individual money managers, and assistance in reviewing and evaluating these programs with objectivity and without preference or bias for any product or sponsor.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsSelection of Other Advisers
Firm areas of expertise
Fee-based AccountsThird-party Money ManagementAsset AllocationRegistered Investment AdvisorTAMPIndependent Advisory

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthBanking or Thrift InstitutionsPension/Profit SharingState/MunicipalCorporations

Firm assets under management

$5B–$25B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
257
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
24
Main office:
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
SEC file number:
801-63048

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Form ADV data as of April 27, 2026

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