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Ronald J. Folk

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CRD#: 1252053
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Professional summary


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Ronald John Folk was a registered financial professional .

Ronald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Ronald had worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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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None

Experience


Past

November 19, 2003 - November 12, 2021

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
LONG BEACH, NY
Past

August 19, 1998 - November 19, 2003

THE CONCORD EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14569
ISELIN, NJ
Past

May 1, 1997 - June 22, 1998

SHARPE CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18452
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 16, 1995 - April 30, 1997

MURPHEY, MARSEILLES, SMITH & NAMMACK, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18032
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 17, 1995 - March 14, 1995

FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13755
RED BANK, NJ
Past

October 3, 1994 - February 23, 1995

MERIDIAN, DUNHILL & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15294
Past

April 4, 1994 - October 3, 1994

DUNHILL EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21822
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

February 12, 1991 - December 8, 1993

GOLDIS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16444
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

September 25, 1990 - March 14, 1991

J. GREGORY & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14892
Past

June 26, 1990 - September 26, 1990

A.J. MICHAELS & CO., LTD.

BD
CRD#: 19883
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

June 14, 1990 - July 3, 1990

M. D. HUDSON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 17675
Past

May 21, 1990 - June 12, 1990

PRENTICE SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 22897
HALLANDALE, FL
Past

October 30, 1989 - August 9, 1990

KIRLIN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 21210
SYOSSET, NY
Past

September 22, 1989 - November 16, 1989

USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7962
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 3, 1988 - September 28, 1989

EMANUEL AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 7309
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 6, 1986 - October 25, 1988

AUSTIN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17094
Past

June 28, 1985 - July 29, 1985

MCKINNEY FOLK INC.

BD
CRD#: 14938
Past

June 28, 1985 - September 2, 1986

RICHARDSON GREENSHIELDS SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 3178

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 7/23/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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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