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Blake S. Murray

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CRD#: 1271787
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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.

Blake Somerset Murray, who also goes by Blake S Murray, Blake Sommerset Murray, Blake Summerset Murray, was a registered financial professional .

Blake is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Blake had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Blake S Murray | Blake Sommerset Murray | Blake Summerset Murray

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

June 15, 2000 - December 20, 2001

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

July 31, 1998 - March 15, 2000

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 1, 1997 - August 25, 1998

SAN CLEMENTE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21895
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
Past

February 12, 1996 - August 30, 1996

EMPIRE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28759
LONGWOOD, FL
Past

December 21, 1995 - February 21, 1996

LINCOLN FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5178
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 13, 1994 - December 31, 1994

AFD, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34047
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

May 7, 1990 - January 16, 1991

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

February 24, 1989 - October 31, 1989

SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 759
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

May 5, 1987 - July 21, 1987

PAMCO SECURITIES AND INSURANCE SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 11028
Past

April 16, 1987 - June 12, 1987

BERACHAH SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16228
Past

November 13, 1986 - April 24, 1987

MONARCH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2809
Past

August 5, 1985 - November 29, 1985

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Past

June 18, 1984 - August 16, 1984

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/22/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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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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