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KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.
SEC RegisteredINVEST FOR LIFE
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLhttps://kovackadvisors.com954-782-4771
Assets Under Management
$5B–$25B
Employees
320
Office Locations
24 offices
Total Accounts
20493
About the firm
Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor that offers several fee-based accounts and programs as an alternative to traditional commission-based investment accounts. KAI also provides an approved list of third-party money management programs, including asset allocation firms and individual money managers.
Firm Focus
Client segments reported on the firm's SEC Form ADV — applies to all advisors at the firm.
IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingState/Municipal
Areas of expertise
Fee-based AccountsThird-party Money ManagementAsset AllocationRegistered Investment AdvisorTAMPIndependent Advisory
Services
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.
Who they serve
Financial consultants and their clients seeking fee-based investment account structures and third-party advisory programs.
| Client segment | Clients | Assets managed |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (Non-HNW) | 11,316 | $2.8B |
| High Net Worth Individuals | 1,590 | $2.8B |
| Investment Companies | 1 | — |
| Charitable Organizations | 181 | $0 |
205 total clients reported on Form ADV.
Leadership
Ronald John Kovack
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Brian John Kovack
PRESIDENT
James Chris Mills
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Melinda Sue Wolfe
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Michael David Bewley
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Office locations
24 offices in 9 states
FL
FT. LAUDERDALEHQ
FL
BOCA RATON
FL
WESTON
UT
OGDEN
OH
NAPOLEON
PR
SAN JUAN
SD
ABERDEEN
FL
FORT LAUDERDALE
TX
LAREDO
PR
SAN JUAN
GA
KENNESAW
GA
MARIETTA
GA
MARIETTA
CA
ORANGE
FL
CORAL SPRINGS
CA
SANTA BARBARA
PR
SAN JUAN
FL
CORAL GABLES
FL
STUART
CT
NORTH HAVEN
FL
PALM BEACH GARDENS
PR
GUAYNABO
GA
MACON
GA
ADEL
Advisors at this firm
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Ralph Gerard Adamo
Investment Adviser Representative
Anthony David Agbay
Investment Adviser Representative
Joseph Aloisio
Investment Adviser Representative
Alicia Del Valle Alvarez
Investment Adviser Representative
Kent Edward Amos
Investment Adviser Representative
Frank Patrick Anderes
Investment Adviser Representative
Mike Antashyan
Investment Adviser Representative
Raymond Guillermo Arias
Investment Adviser Representative
Marcus Anthony Arneaud
Investment Adviser Representative
Moshe Aronov
Investment Adviser Representative
Steven Dean Austin
Investment Adviser Representative
Durema C Bacchus
Investment Adviser Representative
Edward Joseph Barfield
Investment Adviser Representative
Stephen Lemuel Bargeron
Investment Adviser Representative
Barry David Bieler
Investment Adviser Representative
Marc Lawrence Bullock
Investment Adviser Representative
Thomas Michael Burke Jr
Investment Adviser Representative
Kathleen Lynn Bilansky
Investment Adviser Representative
Michael Thomas Bird
Investment Adviser Representative
Thomas Gately Blair
Investment Adviser Representative
Frank P Brill
Investment Adviser Representative
David M Brown
Investment Adviser Representative
Juan Antonio Bruno
Investment Adviser Representative
Stephen Michael Cain
Investment Adviser Representative
Thomas Spessard Cain
Investment Adviser Representative
Carlos Capacete
Investment Adviser Representative
Todd Maxwell Cooke
Investment Adviser Representative
Carl Dorsey Cornaglia
Investment Adviser Representative
Cooper Morgan Carden
Investment Adviser Representative
Christopher Kaburn Cash
Investment Adviser Representative
Wayne Alan Cassriel
Investment Adviser Representative
Derek Kim Checketts
Investment Adviser Representative
Kim Anthon Checketts
Investment Adviser Representative
Kirby Wen Chien
Investment Adviser Representative
David Chou
Investment Adviser Representative
Konstantin Chrenow
Investment Adviser Representative
Sandi Y. Chui
Investment Adviser Representative
William Nicholas Cohron
Investment Adviser Representative
Thomas Payton Collins
Investment Adviser Representative
Arturo Colon
Investment Adviser Representative
Alan Donald Cooper
Investment Adviser Representative
Osvaldo Cruz Cintron
Investment Adviser Representative
Brett Jon Cushing
Investment Adviser Representative
Rod R Cushing
Investment Adviser Representative
Jeffrey Paul Davis
Investment Adviser Representative
Christopher Gaith Demaria
Investment Adviser Representative
Rinaldo Diaz-Flores
Investment Adviser Representative
Bryan Kelly Dowell
Investment Adviser Representative
Timothy K Davis
Investment Adviser Representative
Darwin Junior Dees
Investment Adviser Representative
Kazuyo Deguchi
Investment Adviser Representative
Osvaldo Delgado
Investment Adviser Representative
Lorenzo A Delgado Bustamante
Investment Adviser Representative
Anthony Ernest Deluca
Investment Adviser Representative
Nicola Dipaolo
Investment Adviser Representative
Victor Anthony Dibattista
Investment Adviser Representative
Robert Donnelly
Investment Adviser Representative
Michael Joseph Donofrio
Investment Adviser Representative
Carole Leigh Donohoo
Investment Adviser Representative
Lindell G Douglas
Investment Adviser Representative
Scott John Doyle
Investment Adviser Representative
Brian Scott Elsey
Investment Adviser Representative
Michael Thomas Edwards
Investment Adviser Representative
Miranda Lounette Ellis
Investment Adviser Representative
Kelly Michael England
Investment Adviser Representative
Keely Elisabeth Escalante
Investment Adviser Representative
Lisa Ann Evans
Investment Adviser Representative
Eileen Marie Fannon
Investment Adviser Representative
Michael Ryan Fontenot
Investment Adviser Representative
Jeffrey Lee Foreman
Investment Adviser Representative
Keith Geoffrey Fosler
Investment Adviser Representative
Maile Sue Foster
Investment Adviser Representative
James M Fountain IV
Investment Adviser Representative
James Mitchell Fountain III
Investment Adviser Representative
Elvin Franceschi
Investment Adviser Representative
Scott Eric Furbee
Investment Adviser Representative
Jose Angel Fidalgo-Cordova
Investment Adviser Representative
Saverio Anthony Fiorello
Investment Adviser Representative
Maria Flynn
Investment Adviser Representative
John P Freund
Investment Adviser Representative
Carlos C Garcia
Investment Adviser Representative
Joseph William Gallagher
Investment Adviser Representative
Jordan Paul Gates
Investment Adviser Representative
Paola Teresa Gautier-Ortiz
Investment Adviser Representative
Noel William Gerson
Investment Adviser Representative
Dorota J Gilbert
Investment Adviser Representative
Lauren Ashley Gilbert
Investment Adviser Representative
Allen Mathue Gonzalez
Investment Adviser Representative
Ramon Antonio Gonzalez
Investment Adviser Representative
Luis Antonio Gonzalez-Rivera
Investment Adviser Representative
William Blair Gordon
Investment Adviser Representative
Michael David Gracy
Investment Adviser Representative
Todd Clayton Graham
Investment Adviser Representative
Carie Suzanne Gratz
Investment Adviser Representative
Andrew Bruen Greep
Investment Adviser Representative
Walker Greep
Investment Adviser Representative
Shuang Guo
Investment Adviser Representative
Rafael Gutierrez
Investment Adviser Representative
Brad Lee Hallock
Investment Adviser Representative
Michael Shawn Haddigan
Investment Adviser Representative
Regulatory & compliance
CRD number
#140808
SEC Number
801-63048
Disciplinary History
Yes
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM / Hourly / Flat Fee / Other
Minimum: $10,000 (waivable)
Data as of April 27, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Contact Information
Website
kovackadvisors.comPhone
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This profile was compiled and published by AdvisorFinder as editorial content using publicly available information from the SEC's IAPD database and FINRA BrokerCheck. KOVACK ADVISORS, INC. has not reviewed, approved, or endorsed this profile and is not responsible for its accuracy. Regulatory records change over time — always verify the current record directly on the SEC or FINRA websites before making any decision.