Ralph Adamo
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
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Credentials
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
39 years
Ralph Adamo is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Kovack Advisors, he worked at FSC Securities Corporation and Csenge Advisory Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a contributing author for HorseMouth and involved in several investment-related business activities under Integrity Wealth Management. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and banking institutions. The firm offers diversified asset management primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, along with third-party manager recommendations and financial planning services.
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)
3991 Macarthur Blvd., Suite 215
Newport Beach, CA 92660
California · Texas
Kovack Securities, Inc.
2021 - Present (5 years)
Kovack Advisors, Inc
2018 - Present (8 years)
Csenge Advisory Group, LLC
2016 - 2018 (2 years)
FSC securities corporation
2003 - 2017 (14 years)
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