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Gary Joseph Kovach

CRD# 274431·Registered 1974 - 2024
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Gary 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.

Professional Summary

Gary Joseph Kovach was a registered financial advisor. Gary was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1974 - 2024. Gary had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 82TO, SIE, PC, Series 1, Series 24, Series 4 and Series 8 exams.

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No current employment

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Years of Experience

52 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Past

BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.Past·CRD# 3875
RIA
Brecksville, OH
October 22, 2019 - July 2, 2024
BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.Past·CRD# 3875
BD
Brecksville, OH
October 22, 2019 - July 2, 2024
KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.Past·CRD# 140808
RIA
Brecksville, OH
August 15, 2006 - October 22, 2019
KOVACK SECURITIES INC.Past·CRD# 44848
BD
Brecksville, OH
January 27, 2006 - October 22, 2019
KOVACK SECURITIES INC.Past·CRD# 44848
RIA
Brecksville, OH
February 10, 2006 - August 15, 2006
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.Past·CRD# 7059
RIA
Cleveland, OH
February 8, 2001 - February 9, 2006
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.Past·CRD# 7059
BD
Cleveland, OH
July 31, 1993 - February 9, 2006
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.Past·CRD# 7506
BD
New York, NY
June 30, 1989 - July 31, 1993
RONEY & CO. L.L.C.Past·CRD# 900
BD
February 24, 1986 - May 30, 1989
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 7691
BD
September 26, 1978 - March 21, 1986
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.Past·CRD# 572
BD
July 1, 1974 - September 26, 1978

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Current Firm

BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.
BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.

BRIGHTON FINANCIAL PLANNING | BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 3875 / SEC#: 801-62276, 8-14599
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/8/2003 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

1703 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618

Mailing Address

1703 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618-1487

Phone Number

(585) 473-3590

Established

New York since 03/05/1969

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

26

SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 28 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 28 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

BSC ADV PART II BROCHURE - MARCH 2026 (3/24/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BRIGHTON SECURITIES HOLDINGS INCOWNER—
ALBERTS, LORI ANNCCO—
ALBERTS, LORI ANNCEO2574827
CONBOY, GEORGE THOMASCHAIRMAN1283395
LEACH, JENNY LEEDIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE3257861
MELONI, EKATERINA AFINOP7923218

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

3,130

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$930,950,057

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

7

Arbitration

1

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
02/02/2026Cover PageReport
01/02/2025Cover PageReport
03/01/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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1) DBA: TACTICAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. - 10080 Whitewood Rd. Brecksville, OH 44141-1678; NATURE OF BUSINESS IS INVESTMENT ADVISORY; INVESTMENT RELATED; CEO; 99% OF TIME SPENT 2) FIXED INSURANCE SALES - 10080 Whitewood Rd. Brecksville, OH 44141-1678; ACCIDENT AND HEALTH, LIFE, VARIABLE INSURANCE SALES; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; INSURANCE SALES; 1% OF TIME SPENT

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.
BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.

BRIGHTON FINANCIAL PLANNING | BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 3875 / SEC#: 801-62276, 8-14599
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BD
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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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 Aug 1992About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed May 1982About the Series 63 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 7TO exam

Series 82TO — Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 82TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

PC — AMEX Put and Call Exam

Passed Jun 1986

Series 1 — Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1974

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 1987About the Series 24 exam

Series 4 — Registered Options Principal Examination

Passed Jun 1986About the Series 4 exam

Series 8 — General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Passed May 1986

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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