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Christopher C. Sherer

KOVACK SECURITIES
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
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CRD#: 1431750
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Professional summary

Christopher Clement Sherer, who also goes by Christopher Clement Sherer, is a registered financial professional currently at KOVACK SECURITIES INC. located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Christopher has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Christopher Clement Sherer

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 15, 2026 - Present

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 6451 N. Federal Hwy. Suite 1201, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
BD
CRD#: 44848
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Past

February 17, 2026 - April 20, 2026

BFC PLANNING, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 119682
STUART, FL
Past

February 10, 2026 - April 20, 2026

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13609
Stuart, FL
Past

November 8, 2024 - February 12, 2026

OSAIC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 171070
STUART, FL
Past

June 14, 2024 - February 12, 2026

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
STUART, FL
Past

July 27, 2021 - November 8, 2024

ARBOR POINT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 165127
STUART, FL
Past

April 10, 2010 - June 14, 2024

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
STUART, FL
Past

February 18, 2004 - March 30, 2010

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

RIA
CRD#: 17609
STUART, FL
Past

February 4, 2004 - March 30, 2010

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
STUART, FL
Past

May 2, 2003 - February 9, 2004

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
STUART, FL
Past

June 21, 2002 - February 9, 2004

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

October 23, 1992 - June 26, 2002

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16337
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

July 23, 1987 - May 25, 1988

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

August 8, 1986 - August 14, 1987

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

November 22, 1985 - June 30, 1986

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/14/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/28/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 3/30/2004
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/22/1992
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 3/1/1993
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

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#: 44848Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308

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