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Kovack Advisors, Inc.

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Client AUM

$5,589,850,981

Clients

12,906

Advisors

245

across 125 offices

About

Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with roughly 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets, serving individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), pension and profit‑sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks and thrift institutions, and state and municipal government clients. The firm provides traditional advisory services including discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and sub‑advisory/Independent Advisor program access, along with aggregation and limited management of “held‑away” retirement plan assets.

The firm implements client portfolios using an Envestnet-supported workflow that begins with a risk‑tolerance questionnaire and a Statement of Investment Selection, and it employs internally created models as well as third‑party managers and TAMPs to construct allocations and manage accounts. KAI monitors accounts on an ongoing basis, may rebalance or replace managers when strategies deviate, and offers both model‑based and advisor‑managed solutions across multiple custodians and execution venues.

Compared with many peers, Kovack discloses a number of atypical features: affiliation with an introducing broker‑dealer and an affiliated law firm, a related municipal advisory affiliate, and a client mix that explicitly includes banking and state/municipal entities. The firm has also reported several regulatory matters in recent years (including an SEC mutual‑fund share‑class self‑report, a 2022 SEC wrap‑program settlement, and a November 21, 2025 Delaware consent order) and discloses relationships and revenue‑sharing (including a core sweep program and other vendor arrangements) that it identifies and addresses in its disclosures.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

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)

Main office

See office

6451 N. Federal Hwy, Suite 1201

Ft. Lauderdale FL 33308

Advisors at this office

94

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Advisors at this firm

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Michael F

Series 66

Crowley, LA

Kovack Advisors, Inc.

Michael Fontenot is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2009. Outside of advisory work, he serves on the boards for LSUE Community College Foundation and John Paul the Great Academy, and also officiates high school basketball games. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities. The firm employs an Envestnet-supported workflow utilizing internal and third-party managers to construct and monitor client portfolios across multiple custodians and execution venues.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Alejandro O

Series 66

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Kovack Advisors, Inc.

Alejandro Osuna is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Michael Calamaro, Bradesco Bank, and International Finance Bank. 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, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services through both internally developed models and third-party managers.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Frank B

Series 66

Danbury, CT

Kovack Advisors, Inc.

Frank Brill is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Cantella & CO., Inc. and Wells Fargo Clearing. In addition to his advisory role, Brill serves as a fiduciary for multiple family trusts and a family estate. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with around 260 advisors managing over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, employing a risk-based approach using both internally created models and third-party managers supported by an Envestnet workflow.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Daniel M

Series 63, Series 66

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Kovack Advisors, Inc.

Daniel Morris Jr. is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of his advisory career, he serves as a pastor at Cross Creek Baptist Church. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors managing over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, employing a risk-tolerance–based investment process supported by Envestnet and a combination of in-house and third-party management solutions.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Raymond A

Series 66

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Kovack Advisors, Inc.

Raymond Arias is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kovack Advisors since 2012 and previously held roles at Brookstone Securities, Invest Financial Corporation, and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in community education as a presenter on health, financial, and technology topics and serves as a minister officiating marriage ceremonies. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with roughly 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and governmental entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to sub-advisory programs using a risk-tolerance–based investment process.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Bree S

Series 66

Gray, ME

Kovack Advisors, Inc.

Bree Simmons is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2022, following prior roles at Securities America Advisors and Investacorp Inc. Simmons also operates Simmons Financial, her own financial services business in Gray, ME. 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, using a combination of internally developed and third-party investment models.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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John F

Series 63, Series 65

Naples, FL

Kovack Advisors, Inc.

John Freund is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Naples, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Moors & Cabot, Inc., Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Freund also owns a non-investment business unrelated to finance. 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 and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, using a risk-tolerance-driven investment process supported by both internally created models and third-party managers.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Keith F

Series 63, Series 65

Portland, ME

Kovack Advisors, Inc.

Keith Fosler is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Portland, ME, with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Kovack Advisors since 2014, following prior roles at Cantella & Co., Inc. and Wells Fargo Clearing. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with roughly 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and municipal entities, utilizing a combination of internally created models and third-party managers to manage portfolios across multiple custodians and execution venues.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Pak Tung L

Series 66

Kingsport, TN

Kovack Advisors, Inc.

Pak Tung Le is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Investment Center Inc, Ic Advisory Services Inc, National Planning Corporation, and 4 Thought Financial Group Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a financial planning and brokerage business under the name FINANCIALWIZDOM. 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 and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients, utilizing a risk-based investment approach supported by Envestnet and offering both model-based and advisor-managed portfolio solutions.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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David W

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Evansville, IN

Kovack Advisors, Inc.

David Waltz is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. since 2019. His career includes long tenures with Securities America Advisors, Inc. and a longstanding role within his own entity, D.A. Waltz and Associates. He is also co-trustee of a family trust. 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, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, utilizing a combination of internally developed models and third-party managers to manage portfolios.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Darwin D

Series 63, Series 66

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Kovack Advisors, Inc.

Darwin Dees is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Cape Securities, Inc. and GWN Securities, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in wealth management and retirement services through his own business activities in Tifton, Georgia. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with about 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients using an Envestnet-supported workflow that combines internally created models with third-party managers.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Gregory H

Series 66

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Kovack Advisors, Inc.

Gregory Heinrich is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors and its affiliated entity Kovack Securities since 2010. Prior to that, he worked at Summit Financial Group Inc and American Securities Group, Inc. 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, utilizing a combination of internally created models and third-party managers integrated through an Envestnet-supported workflow.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Todd C

Series 63, Series 65

Greenwell Springs, LA

Kovack Advisors, Inc.

Todd Cooke is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2004. Prior to that, he spent nearly three decades at Albemarle Corporation. He is also president of Cornerstone Investment Services, LLC, an investment advisory firm. 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, using a combination of internally created and third-party investment models supported by an Envestnet workflow.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Garth I

Series 63, Series 65

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Kovack Advisors, Inc.

Garth Ivey is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at firms including Securities America Advisors, Investacorp, and Cetera Wealth Services. In addition to his advisory work, Ivey owns and manages several investment-related businesses, including a financial services LLC and advisory activities focused on client real estate portfolio management. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and governmental clients. The firm uses a risk-tolerance based approach supported by Envestnet technology and combines internally created models with third-party managers to manage portfolios across multiple custodians and execution venues.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Danny Y

Series 63, Series 66

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Kovack Advisors, Inc.

Danny Young is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates several businesses related to fixed insurance and federal employee retirement training. 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 and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services using both internally developed models and third-party managers.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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