AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why AdvisorCheck
HK

Howard Elliott Kaplan

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES
Hackensack, NJ
·CRD# 2021501·36 years experience

Professional Summary

Howard Elliott Kaplan, who also goes by Howard E Kaplan, Howard Elliot Kaplan, Howard Kaplan, is a registered financial advisor currently at USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC located in Hackensack, New Jersey. Howard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Howard has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 22 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Howard E Kaplan, Howard Elliot Kaplan, Howard Kaplan

Blog Corner

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
View profile
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

Videos & Posts

This advisor has not added any videos or posts yet.

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

Contact Information

This advisor has not claimed their profile yet, so there is no contact information to display at this time.

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

Disclosures are events reported to regulators, such as customer disputes, regulatory actions, employment separations, or financial events. Some are resolved, denied, or contested — a disclosure is not a verdict. We recommend asking an advisor directly about any disclosure on their record.

Disclosures on record.

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.

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

Years of Experience

36 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 103857
RIA
BD
Hackensack, NJ
July 23, 2020 - Present
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 137658
RIA
Tenafly, NJ
April 19, 2017 - July 16, 2020
WEALTH WATCH ADVISORS, INC·CRD# 172002
RIA
Edgewood, NJ
February 25, 2016 - March 31, 2017
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Englewood, NJ
July 30, 2010 - February 8, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Englewood, NJ
July 30, 2010 - February 8, 2016
SUMMIT FAMILY WEALTH COUNSELING INC·CRD# 108053
RIA
Parsippany, NJ
March 8, 2007 - September 15, 2010
SUMMIT EQUITIES, INC.·CRD# 11039
RIA
Englewood, NJ
October 17, 2005 - August 2, 2010
SUMMIT FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC·CRD# 104990
RIA
Parsippany, NJ
October 17, 2005 - September 15, 2010
SUMMIT EQUITIES, INC.·CRD# 11039
BD
Englewood, NJ
October 17, 2005 - August 2, 2010
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK·CRD# 8032
RIA
Englewood, NJ
July 30, 2002 - October 19, 2005
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK·CRD# 8032
BD
Waltham, MA
October 5, 2001 - October 19, 2005
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 20068
BD
Phoenix, AZ
January 3, 2001 - October 9, 2001
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.·CRD# 39543
BD
Fairfield, IA
May 29, 1998 - January 3, 2001
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 2882
BD
Windsor, CT
September 12, 1996 - May 7, 1998
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
BD
Scottsdale, AZ
January 17, 1996 - September 11, 1996
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 2882
BD
Windsor, CT
August 15, 1995 - January 1, 1996
OSAIC FS, INC.·CRD# 3870
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
July 31, 1995 - August 18, 1995
HAMPSHIRE SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 19725
BD
New York, NY
March 23, 1994 - December 19, 1994
KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED·CRD# 7613
BD
New York, NY
September 16, 1991 - March 19, 1993
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 145
BD
Radnor, PA
March 22, 1990 - September 27, 1990

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

Current Firm

UF
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

USA FINANCIAL | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | USA FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 103857 / SEC#: 801-68276, 8-52342
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/12/2007 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/28/2007 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/11/2007 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/5/2007 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/19/2007 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/29/2007 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

6020 East Fulton, Ada, MI 49301

Mailing Address

6020 East Fulton, Ada, MI 49301

Phone Number

(888) 407-8198

Established

Delaware since 07/03/2024

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Medium

# of Employees

172

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/27/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
USA FINANCIAL LLCOWNER—
BACHERT, WILLIAM CLAYTONCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL (PRIMARY)/MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL/DIRECTOR4576698
ENDERS, BRENT DAVIDPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE OF BRENT D. ENDERS TRUST U/A DTD 06/17/20042858719
MCCONNELL, JAMES CARROLL JRCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER4679140
MERSMAN, MARK ROBERTCHIEF MARKETING OFFICER4702400
THOMASON, DAWN MCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5275125
WALTERS, MICHAEL DAVIDCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE OF THE MICHAEL D. WALTERS TRUST U/A DTD 3/13/19962580592

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,529

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$296,504,775

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

4

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

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.

1) Howard E Kaplan - 150 Main St. Apt 1232, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Start date 01/1989. Owner, Sole Proprietor. Life and Health Insurance. Licensed insurance producer who solicits, recommend, and sells life, health, LTC insurance and fixed and indexed annuities. Investment related. 60 hours per month devoted to business. 50 hours per month devoted during securities trading hours. 2) Personal Strategic Design - 150 Main St. Apt 1232, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Start date 11/2022. Founder, Owner, Sole Proprietor. Education, training, coaching and consulting. Not Investment related. 60 hours per month devoted to business. 50 hours per month devoted during securities trading

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
UF
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

USA FINANCIAL | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | USA FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 103857 / SEC#: 801-68276, 8-52342
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/12/2007 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/28/2007 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/11/2007 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/5/2007 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/19/2007 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/29/2007 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
California
(1/21/2021)
IAR
Maryland
(9/25/2020)
IAR
New Jersey
(7/23/2020)
IAR
New Mexico
(9/29/2022)
IAR
New York
(1/15/2026)
IAR
Washington
(11/3/2022)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

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 Jan 2026About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 1990About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Feb 2016About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1991About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1990About the Series 6 exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1990About the Series 22 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jun 2001About the Series 24 exam

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Howard Elliott Kaplan's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#
HK
Follow Howard
Get alerted to job moves, licensing changes, and new disclosures
Free — no card required