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Carlos C Garcia

Advisor at Kovack Advisors, inc. — Westport, CT

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

26 years

Location

Westport, CT

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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

Carlos Garcia is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2012. Outside of advisory work, Garcia is involved in the sale of fixed index annuities, life insurance, and group health and benefits products. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and banking institutions nationwide. The firm offers diversified asset management primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, along with financial planning and third-party manager recommendations.

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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Westport, CT

Westport CT

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Connecticut · South Carolina · Texas

Work history

26 years of industry experience

Kovack Advisors, inc.

2012 - Present • 14 years

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Kovack Securities, Inc.

2012 - Present • 14 years

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

MSI Financial Services, Inc.

2004 - 2012 • 8 years

CT

First Montauk Securities Corp.

2000 - 2004 • 4 years

Westport, CT

Four Seasons Asset Management Inc

2000 - 2004 • 4 years

Westport, CT

Disclosures

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Series 66

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Options & derivatives strategies
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Series 65

Redding, CT

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Series 65

Westport, CT

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