AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Advisor Search
Why Advisor Check

We're Here To Help

AdvisorCheck empowers you to find, evaluate, and monitor financial advisors with confidence and clarity.

Advisor Monitoring

Financial advisor's situations can change, sometimes without notice. AdvisorCheck's Monitoring tool helps you avoid surprises and stay on top of your financial health.

Firm Stability Insights

The stability of your financial advisor's firm has a significant impact in the security and quality of service you receive. Our tool provides historical data and key insights over time to help you make informed, confident decisions.

Pricing
For Advisors
BH

Bill M. Harrison

Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 1688790
BH

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.

Bill Morton Harrison JR, who also goes by Bill M Harrison Jr, was a registered financial professional .

Bill is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Bill had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Bill M Harrison Jr

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Past

June 6, 2017 - June 22, 2018

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
Winter Park, FL
Past

February 8, 2011 - July 2, 2018

CAPITAL GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 131631
WINTER PARK, FL
Past

February 8, 2011 - June 8, 2017

CAPITAL GUARDIAN, LLC

BD
CRD#: 137919
WINTER PARK, FL
Past

May 24, 2005 - February 24, 2010

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 463
ORLANDO, FL
Past

September 23, 2002 - February 24, 2010

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
ORLANDO, FL
Past

June 6, 2001 - October 2, 2002

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
WINTER PARK, FL
Past

June 4, 2001 - October 2, 2002

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 1, 1998 - June 7, 1999

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 21, 1997 - April 1, 1998

BARNETT INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14897
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

May 4, 1992 - April 25, 1997

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

July 23, 1987 - March 27, 1992

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/11/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/22/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 6/22/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/18/1987
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/2/1998
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)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

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)

Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

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

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 44848

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Bill Harrison

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors

Stephen Albert Zahka
Stephen ZahkaAdvisorCheck Check Mark
EDWARD JONES
IAR
RR
Marlborough, MA
Frank Horace Moore III
Frank MooreAdvisorCheck Check Mark
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
IAR
RR
Greenwich, CT
Marshall Lee Rosen
Marshall RosenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
Fort Lauderdale, FL
footer-logo
How We Help
Advisor Search
Find Advisors by State
Blog
Glossary
For Advisors
About Us
Help Center
Terms Of UsePrivacy PolicySubscription Policy
Help Center
AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company. All rights reserved.