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Anthony Carlos Romero

Advisor at Kovack Advisors, inc. — Tavernier, FL

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

30 years

Location

Tavernier, FL

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Kovack Advisors, inc.

Multi-team

Total advisors

243

Across 125 offices

Clients per advisor

53 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$433,120 Low

HNW client ratio

12% Low

About

Anthony Romero is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Kovack Securities, Inc. since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President and CEO of Romero Investment Advisors, LLC. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pension plans, and banking institutions. The firm’s investment approach centers on diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, complemented by third-party manager recommendations and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Client services

Based on Kovack Advisors, inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Kovack Advisors, inc.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on Kovack Advisors, inc.

Executive Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning services negotiated per engagement; initial consultations and plan updates may have fixed fees.

Percentage

Negotiable up to 2.90% annually (can be flat percentage, tiered schedule, or other break points as agreed)

Commissions

Clients may pay commissions on securities transactions when IARs are Registered Representatives of affiliated broker-dealer KSI; includes 12b-1 fees for mutual funds, insurance commissions, and other related compensation separate from advisory fees.

Project-based

Hourly financial planning fees up to $350 per hour maximum (negotiable).

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 to $100,000 (minimums generally range in this interval and can be waived; varies by account option)

Location

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Tavernier, FL

Tavernier FL

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Florida

Work history

30 years of industry experience

Kovack Securites, Inc.

2007 - Present • 19 years

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Robert B

Series 63, Series 65

Key Largo, FL

Reef Advisors LLC

Robert Brainard is a financial advisor at Reef Advisors LLC in Key Largo, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Baxter Investment Management from 2016 to 2017 before founding Reef Advisors in 2017. Reef Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and other registered investment advisers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as sub-advisory arrangements. The firm employs a fundamental, generally long-term investment approach, constructing customized portfolios primarily using individual stocks, bonds, and exchange-traded funds.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments
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Patrick R

Series 63

Islamorada, FL

P.F. Roberts & Associates

Patrick Roberts is the sole advisor at P.F. Roberts & Associates, an independent firm, and holds a Series 63 designation with 24 years of industry experience. He has led P.F. Roberts & Associates since 2009. P.F. Roberts & Associates provides fee-based investment advice to individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis and utilizes various strategies, including long-term buy-and-hold, short-term trading, short sales, and option writing, to address diverse client objectives.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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Andrew M

Series 65

Tavernier, FL

Lodestone Wealth Management LLC

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Private / alternative investments
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Manuel N

Series 66

Key Largo, FL

Ongoing Wealth Management

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ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies
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David W

Series 63

Key Largo, FL

Ongoing Wealth Management

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ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Jeffrey A

CFP®, Series 65

Islamorada, FL

Bastion Fiduciary

Jeffrey Alderfer is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Bastion Fiduciary and Islamorada Investment Management since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, KCA Wealth Management, and Concourse Financial Group Securities. Outside of financial advising, he has worked as a substitute teacher. Bastion Fiduciary provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm also serves as a sub-adviser and portfolio manager to an investment company and ETFs, employing Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client suitability and tax considerations.

Cash flow / budgeting Business ownership considerations General estate planning guidance Life insurance needs analysis
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