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Carl Anthony Forte

KOVACK SECURITIES
Syracuse, NY
·CRD# 1505285·40 years experience

Professional Summary

Carl Anthony Forte is a registered financial advisor currently at KOVACK SECURITIES INC. located in Syracuse, New York. Carl is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Carl has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Years of Experience

40 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 44848
BD
1645 Burnet Ave, Syracuse, NY 13206
March 3, 2023 - Present
CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.·CRD# 10641
BD
Syracuse, NY
February 10, 2003 - March 7, 2023
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
BD
New York, NY
December 10, 1986 - March 24, 2003
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES·CRD# 4039
BD
New York, NY
June 24, 1986 - January 5, 2000

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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)

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

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

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 Event

5

Arbitration

5

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Other business activities

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
California
(3/3/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(3/8/2023)
RR
Florida
(3/6/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(3/6/2023)
RR
New York
(3/5/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(3/13/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(3/13/2023)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed May 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1986About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1999About the Series 7 exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1989About the Series 22 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1986About the Series 6 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Aug 2005About the Series 26 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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