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James K. Freese

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CRD#: 1081353
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

James King Freese, who also goes by James King Freese Sr, Jim Freese, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. James had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James King Freese Sr | Jim Freese

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.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

April 16, 2004 - November 8, 2005

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

August 27, 1997 - December 19, 2003

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

September 18, 1995 - October 13, 1997

ICAP/INVESTMENT SERVICES AND TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31271
HAVERSTRAW, NY
Past

November 28, 1990 - October 2, 1995

CROWN FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22172
Past

July 27, 1989 - December 11, 1990

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

May 29, 1986 - August 7, 1989

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 14, 1985 - December 4, 1986

T.L. HILL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14718
Past

December 7, 1982 - October 16, 1986

INVESTORS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4257

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/21/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/26/1989
General Securities Principal 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

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration5

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Company Information


KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 44848

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