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Benedict Aloysious Mitchell Jr.

Advisor at Kovack Advisors, inc. — Newberry, FL

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

28 years

Location

Newberry, FL

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Kovack Advisors, inc.

Multi-team

Total advisors

242

Across 125 offices

Clients per advisor

53 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$433,120 Low

HNW client ratio

12% Low

About

Benedict Mitchell Jr. is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in group benefit and ancillary product sales, including group health and life insurance. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and banking institutions. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and third-party manager recommendations, emphasizing diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.

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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Newberry, FL

Newberry FL

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Florida · Louisiana · Texas

Work history

28 years of industry experience

Kovack Advisors, Inc.

2009 - Present • 17 years

Fort Laud., FL

Kovack Securities, Inc.

2009 - Present • 17 years

Ft. Laud., FL

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Jonathan H

Series 63, Series 65

Newberry, FL

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Options & derivatives strategies
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Michael D

Series 65

Gainesville, FL

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Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Series 65

Chiefland, FL

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Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management
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CFP®, Series 66

Gainesville, FL

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College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Franklin L

Series 65

Gainesville, FL

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General retirement planning Tax strategies for small businesses Wealth management
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Joseph L

Series 63, Series 66

Tioga, FL

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Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Charitable giving & philanthropy Debt management
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