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Judith A. Bufis

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CRD#: 1070648
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Professional summary

Judith Ann Bufis was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Judith is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Prior to being barred, Judith had worked at 11 firms, which includes KOVACK SECURITIES INC., INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION, IFS SECURITIES, WORLD INVESTMENTS LLC, VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC., PARKLAND SECURITIES LLC, WALNUT STREET SECURITIES INC., NORTH AMERICAN MANAGEMENT INC., INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES INC., WEALTH BUILDERS EQUITY CORPORATION, TMT FINANCIAL SERVICES INC..

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Judith Ann Burmistrenko

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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None

Experience

Past

January 2, 2018 - September 7, 2018

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
East Brunswick, NJ
Past

September 20, 2016 - December 31, 2017

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
East Brunswick, NJ
Past

January 2, 2015 - April 7, 2016

IFS SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 40375
East Brunswick, NJ
Past

January 5, 2006 - December 31, 2014

WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20626
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ
Past

June 22, 2004 - January 6, 2006

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

February 9, 2002 - October 2, 2002

PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 115368
ANN ARBOR, MI
Past

June 1, 1996 - February 9, 2002

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

February 2, 1996 - June 1, 1996

NORTH AMERICAN MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 624
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Past

December 24, 1991 - December 17, 1995

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19924
Past

October 29, 1990 - December 20, 1991

WEALTH BUILDERS EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 22152
Past

October 22, 1990 - November 12, 1990

TMT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 26613
ORLANDO, FL
Past

March 22, 1983 - April 23, 1990

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 9/7/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/19/1983
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

KS
KOVACK SECURITIES INC.
KOVACK SECURITIES INC. | RK ADVISORS, INC. | RK ADVISORS

CRD#: 44848 / SEC#: , 8-50847

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
6451 N. Federal Hwy. Suite 1201, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
Mailing Address
6451 N. Federal Hwy. Suite 1201, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
Phone number
(954) 782-4771
Established
Florida since 04/22/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
KOVACK FINANCIAL, LLC.OWNER
KOVACK, BRIAN JOHNCEO2809477
SHICK, ISABELLE ALLISONFINOP5364794
WOLFE, MELINDA SUECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/EVP1627593

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Arbitration5

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Company Information

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 44848

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