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Michael Joseph Marini

Investment Adviser Representative at Kovack Advisors, Inc.

Altamonte Springs, FLCRD #2973338Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
29 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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Michael Joseph Marini is an investment adviser representative with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Altamonte Springs, FL, where they have been registered since 2012. They have worked in the securities industry since 1997 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Pan-american Financial Advisers and American Capital Corporation. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 63 (state securities agent), and Series 6 (investment company and variable products). They are registered to provide investment advice in Florida.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Florida
Broker:
7 states and territories

Colorado, Florida, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, South Carolina

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 7/26/2012
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 12/20/1997
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 12/20/1997
Series 26
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
Passed 6/23/2000

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Kovack Advisors, Inc.Current
8/23/2012 – Altamonte Springs, FL
Pan-american Financial Advisers
12/16/2001 – 4/10/2003New Orleans, LA
American Capital Corporation
11/30/1999 – 12/16/2001Valley Forge, PA
PFS Investments Inc.
12/22/1997 – 12/1/1999Duluth, GA

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. M. J. Marini
    Aug 1997 – no end date reportedAltamonte Springs, FL
  2. Kovack Securities, Inc.
    Apr 2003 – no end date reportedFt. Lauderdale, FL
  3. Kovack Advisors, Inc.
    Aug 2012 – no end date reportedFt. 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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