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Firm profile

Kovack Advisors, Inc..

FT. LAUDERDALE, FLCRD 140808Latest ADV April 27, 2026

Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a corporation with a primary office location in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Assets Under Management
$6.3B
Employees
320
Offices
198 offices
Total Clients
13,293
Primary office
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
6451 N. FEDERAL HWY, SUITE 1201, FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, United States
ADV Item 1F location record

Contact and digital presence

ADV profile links

Leadership

1 roles identified
CCOCecilia Mercado

Advisory services offered

4 types reported
Financial Planning Services
Portfolio management for businesses
Portfolio management for individuals and small businesses

Fee models offered

4 types reported
Asset based fees
Fixed fees
Hourly charges
Sources checked May 14, 2026

Client Coverage Demographics

Top client segmentIndividuals represent 85.1% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
Individuals
85.1%
11,316
2
HNWI
12.0%
1,590
3
Corporations
1.5%
200
4
Pension Plans
1.4%
181
Additional categories (<0.1%)
Government5 clients
Banks<5 clients

Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown

Total regulatory assets under management$6.3Bas of April 27, 2026
Discretionary81.6%
$5.1B
82% of total RAUM81.6%
Non-discretionary18.4%
$1.2B
18% of total RAUM18.4%
Regulatory assets under management are split between discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Assets under management Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total AUM$6.3B
Total Accounts20,493
10Y AUM Change+$4.6B (+271.4%)

Employee Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total Employees320
Clients per Employee42:1
10Y Employee Change+70 (+28.0%)

Historical AUM and employee figures reflect available SEC Form ADV filings under this CRD. Filing gaps may reflect registration status changes, dormant periods, state registration periods, firm restructuring, or other reporting changes. Rialytix does not interpolate missing periods.

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