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Christopher James Obrien

KOVACK SECURITIES
Abington, MA
·CRD# 1995225·36 years experience

Professional Summary

Christopher James Obrien, who also goes by Christopher James O'brien, Christopher James Obrien, is a registered financial advisor currently at KOVACK SECURITIES INC. located in Abington, Massachusetts. Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Christopher has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Fee Structure

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Active Clients

Other Aliases

Christopher James O'brien, Christopher James Obrien

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Years of Experience

36 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 44848
BD
115 Adams Street, Abington, MA 02351
July 6, 2022 - Present
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.·CRD# 10205
BD
Wareham, MA
March 7, 2022 - June 16, 2022
OSAIC FA, INC.·CRD# 3978
BD
Wareham, MA
December 20, 2019 - March 8, 2022
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Wareham, MA
September 11, 2018 - December 24, 2019
INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.·CRD# 30184
BD
Wareham, MA
May 10, 2017 - September 11, 2018
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.·CRD# 35371
BD
Nantucket, MA
June 12, 2014 - April 4, 2017
INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.·CRD# 30184
BD
Wareham, MA
November 14, 2008 - June 13, 2014
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 39550
BD
So. Dartmouth, MA
August 3, 2006 - May 9, 2008
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Somerset, MA
May 17, 2005 - May 4, 2006
IFMG SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 14416
BD
Purchase, NY
April 27, 2004 - May 20, 2005
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Fort Mill, SC
May 14, 2001 - April 30, 2004
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 39550
BD
Johnston, RI
December 14, 1999 - May 10, 2001
FIS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 30533
BD
Boston, MA
June 19, 1997 - December 21, 1999
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
BD
New York, NY
May 29, 1990 - August 17, 1995

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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)

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
(11/18/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(12/14/2022)
RR
Florida
(10/24/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/2/2022)
RR
New Hampshire
(12/14/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(12/6/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(12/16/2022)

Exams

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

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1991About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed May 1990About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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