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Linda J. James

KOVACK SECURITIES
Charlotte, NC
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CRD#: 1719946
LJ

Professional summary


Linda Jane James, who also goes by Linda Jane Atkins, Linda Atkins James, Linda Atkins Smoot, Linda Jane Smoot, is a registered financial professional currently at KOVACK SECURITIES INC. located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Linda is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Linda has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 50, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Linda Jane Atkins | Linda Atkins James | Linda Atkins Smoot | Linda Jane Smoot

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

April 27, 2022 - Present

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
Charlotte, NC
Past

February 7, 2022 - April 29, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 29, 2005 - February 4, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 11, 2005 - August 6, 2005

INTL ADVISORY CONSULTANTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 130888
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

October 25, 2004 - August 5, 2005

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 791
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 25, 2004 - August 5, 2005

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 791
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

October 22, 2001 - October 27, 2004

RYAN BECK & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 3248
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 19, 2001 - October 27, 2004

RYAN BECK & CO.

BD
CRD#: 3248
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

February 9, 2001 - October 24, 2001

JOSEPHTHAL & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3227
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 28, 1997 - February 16, 2001

MARION BASS SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7961
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 25, 1996 - August 2, 1996

BANK SOUTH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36629
Past

March 20, 1996 - April 23, 1997

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 31, 1993 - February 29, 1996

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 15, 1988 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 23, 1987 - February 15, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(4/27/2022)
RR
California
(4/27/2022)
RR
Colorado
(4/27/2022)
RR
Florida
(4/27/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/27/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(4/29/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/27/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(4/27/2022)
RR
Texas
(4/27/2022)
RR
Vermont
(4/27/2022)
RR
Virginia
(4/27/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/27/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/10/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/13/2006
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#: 44848Charlotte, NC

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