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Emmanuel Santiago Perez

Advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. — Harmony, FL

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

22 years

Location

Harmony, FL

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Kovack Advisors, Inc.

Multi-team

Total advisors

246

Across 126 offices

Clients per advisor

52 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$433,120 Low

HNW client ratio

12% Low

About

Emmanuel Santiago Perez is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Nationwide Planning Associates, Cetera Investment Services, and Regions Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is president and instructor of Aikido of Central Florida, a martial arts school he fully owns. 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 plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients, offering traditional advisory services supported by an Envestnet workflow and a mix of proprietary and third-party investment models.

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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Harmony, FL

Harmony FL

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Florida

Work history

22 years of industry experience

Kovack Securities, Inc.

2026 - Present • 1 year

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Kovack Advisors, Inc.

2026 - Present • 1 year

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Cetera Investment Services Llc

2024 - Present • 2 years

Saint Cloud, MN

Regions bank

2024 - 2026 • 2 years

St. Cloud, MN

Cetera

2024 - 2026 • 2 years

St. Cloud, FL

Nationwide Planning Associates, Inc

2018 - 2024 • 6 years

San Juan, PR

Aegis Capital Corp

2017 - 2018 • 1 year

San Juan, PR

Oriental Financial Services

2005 - 2017 • 12 years

San Juan, PR

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Series 63, Series 65

Kissimmee, FL

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Saint Cloud, FL

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Series 65

Saint Cloud, FL

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CFP®, Series 63

Saint Cloud, FL

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CFP®, Series 65

Saint Cloud, FL

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General retirement planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Series 63, Series 65

St. Cloud, FL

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Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General tax planning Annuities Wealth management
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