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Joseph John Kovach

Joseph J. Kovach

ROCKPORT WEALTH ADVISORS
Fairview Park, OH 44126
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CRD#: 2620971
Joseph John Kovach

Professional summary


Joseph John Kovach, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at ROCKPORT WEALTH ADVISORS located in Fairview Park, Ohio and PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC located in Fairview Park, Ohio.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Joseph has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Retirement Income Management
Long-term Care
Retirement Planning
Insurance Planning
Investment Planning
Inheritance
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
JJK FINANCIAL INC. 22730 FAIRVIEW CENTER DR, STE 150, FAIRVIEW PARK, OH 44126. FIRM IS PART-OWNER OF ROCKPORT WEALTH, LLC. REGISTRANT IS PRESIDENT. APPROXIMATELY 1 HRS/MO NOT DURING MARKET HOURS FOR BOOKS AND RECORDS. INDEPENDENTLY LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT. 22730 FAIRVIEW CENTER DR, STE 150, FAIRVIEW PARK, OH 44126. SALES OF LIFE, DISABILITY AND LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE. APPROXIMATELY 1 HR/MO; 1 DURING TRADING HRS. JOSEPH KOVACH IS FIFTY PERCENT OWNER OF ROCKPORT REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC WITH PARTNER ADAM STALNAKER. ROCKPORT REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC OWNS THE YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO OFFICE OF ROCKPORT WEALTH, LLC.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2008

Experience


Current

July 10, 2018 - Present

ROCKPORT WEALTH ADVISORS

Office #1: 22730 Fairview Center Dr Suite# 150, Fairview Park, OH 44126
RIA
CRD#: 297122
Fairview Park, OH
Current

January 28, 2021 - Present

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 22730 Fairview Center Dr Ste 150, Fairview Park, OH 44126
RIA
BD
CRD#: 120222
Fairview Park, OH
Past

May 21, 2012 - January 28, 2021

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
FAIRVIEW PARK, OH
Past

May 18, 2012 - January 28, 2021

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
FAIRVIEW PARK, OH
Past

October 24, 2000 - May 18, 2012

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
HIGHLAND HILLS, OH
Past

February 17, 2000 - May 18, 2012

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
HIGHLAND HILLS, OH
Past

May 19, 1999 - February 23, 2000

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past

July 31, 1998 - May 24, 1999

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

June 6, 1995 - August 12, 1998

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY

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".
RW
ROCKPORT WEALTH ADVISORS
J ARNOLD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROCKPORT WEALTH, LLC | ROCKPORT WEALTH ADVISORS | ROCKPORT WEALTH

CRD#: 297122 / SEC#: 801-126796

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/27/2022 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2022 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/21/2022 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2022 Terminated)

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.
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
(1/28/2021)
RR
Florida
(1/28/2021)
RR
Illinois
(1/28/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(9/13/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/28/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(1/28/2021)
RR
Missouri
(1/28/2021)
RR
New York
(1/28/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(1/29/2021)
IAR
Ohio
(7/10/2018)
RR
Ohio
(1/28/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/19/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(3/14/2024)
RR
Texas
(1/28/2021)
IAR
Texas
(8/23/2021)
RR
Washington
(1/29/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(1/28/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/19/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/20/1998
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RW
ROCKPORT WEALTH ADVISORS
J ARNOLD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROCKPORT WEALTH, LLC | ROCKPORT WEALTH ADVISORS | ROCKPORT WEALTH

CRD#: 297122 / SEC#: 801-126796

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/27/2022 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2022 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/21/2022 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
22730 Fairview Center Dr Suite# 150, Fairview Park, OH 44126
Mailing Address
Phone number
(216) 226-4560
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
15

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ROCKPORT ADV 2A MARCH 2025 (10/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,748
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 568,661,117

Red Flags


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Company Information


ROCKPORT WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 297122Fairview Park, OH 44126

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