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Eduard Van Raay

Advisor at Kovack Advisors, inc.

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Location

Sag Harbor, NY

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

22 years

About

Eduard Van Raay is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he provides personal financial education counseling and presents financial education lectures at community centers and libraries. 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, third-party manager recommendations, and financial planning, 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

Sag Harbor, NY

Most active in

Florida · New York

Work history

Kovack Advisors, Inc

2011 - Present (15 years)

Kovack Securities, Inc

2011 - Present (15 years)

Disclosures

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