Douglas Maniscalco
Advisor at Kovack Advisors, inc.
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Advisor at Kovack Advisors, inc.
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Location
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
Credentials
Series 65
Industry experience
25 years
Douglas Maniscalco is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. and holds a Series 65 designation. He has 25 years of industry experience and has held roles at multiple firms including AE Wealth Management, Madison Avenue Securities, and Kovack Securities. Outside of advisory work, he is the president and owner of a public accounting practice, Douglas Maniscalco CPA, P.A. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension 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.
Based on Kovack Advisors, inc.
Based on Kovack Advisors, inc.
Fixed fees for financial planning services negotiated per engagement; initial consultations and plan updates may have fixed fees.
Negotiable up to 2.90% annually (can be flat percentage, tiered schedule, or other break points as agreed)
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.
Hourly financial planning fees up to $350 per hour maximum (negotiable).
Account minimum: $10,000 to $100,000 (minimums generally range in this interval and can be waived; varies by account option)
6451 N. Federal Hwy, Suite 1201
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
Florida
Kovack Securities, Inc.
2024 - Present (2 years)
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2024 - Present (2 years)
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2022 - Present (4 years)
AE Wealth Management, LLC
2021 - 2024 (3 years)
Madison Avenue Securities
2018 - 2024 (6 years)
Micholi, Inc.
2012 - Present (14 years)
GF Investment Services, LLC
2012 - 2018 (6 years)
Global Financial Private Capital, LLC
2012 - 2018 (6 years)
Douglas Maniscalco, CPA P.A.
1988 - Present (38 years)
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