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David Hamilton Kees Sr.

Advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. — Natchitoches, LA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

35 years

Location

Natchitoches, LA 71457

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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

David Kees Sr. is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., OSAIC, and Sunamerica Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he operates Kees Financial Services, where he sells fixed insurance products and provides employee benefits services. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients, employing both internal and third-party managers to construct and monitor client portfolios.

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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Natchitoches, LA

113 S Drive, Suite 4

Natchitoches LA 71457

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Louisiana · Texas

Work history

35 years of industry experience

Kovack Advisors, Inc.

2026 - Present • 1 year

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Kovack Securities, Inc.

2026 - Present • 1 year

Fort Lauderdale, FL

OSAIC

2023 - 2026 • 3 years

Natchitoches, LA

Sagepoint Financial, Inc.

2009 - 2023 • 14 years

Phoenix, AZ

OSAIC Services, Inc.

2005 - 2023 • 18 years

Natchitoches, LA

Sunamerica Securities, Inc.

2002 - 2005 • 3 years

Natchitoches, LA

Disclosures

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Natchitoches, LA

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Series 63, Series 66

Natchitoches, LA

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Series 66

Natchitoches, LA

Edward Jones

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Natchitoches, LA

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Series 63, Series 66

Natchitoches, LA

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