John P Freund
Advisor at Kovack Advisors, inc. — Naples, FL
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
45 years
Location
Naples, FL
Kovack Advisors, inc.
Multi-team
John Freund is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Naples, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2016 and 2017, respectively. Freund also owns a separate investment advisory firm, John P. Freund LLC, operating as Naples Financial Solutions. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services through a model-driven investment workflow supported by Envestnet.
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)
Naples, FL
Naples FL
Advisors at this office
1
California · Florida · Pennsylvania
45 years of industry experience
Kovack Securities, Inc.
2017 - Present • 9 years
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kovack Advisors, Inc
2016 - Present • 10 years
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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