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Kirk R. Howard

ICON CAPITAL GROUP
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
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CRD#: 2971072
KH

Professional summary

Kirk Robert Howard is a registered financial professional currently at ICON CAPITAL GROUP, LLC located in Newport Beach, California and A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS located in Newport Beach, California.

Kirk is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Kirk has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 57TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 11 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 14, 2023 - Present

ICON CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 5 Upper Newport Plaza Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA 92660
BD
CRD#: 4029
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Current

March 24, 2026 - Present

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

Office #1: 1201 Dove Street Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA 92660
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8361
Newport Beach, CA
Past

July 21, 2010 - February 5, 2024

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 8361
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

May 9, 2007 - April 21, 2009

STONE & YOUNGBERG LLC

BD
CRD#: 795
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

December 7, 2006 - May 4, 2007

CROWELL, WEEDON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 193
IRVINE, CA
Past

March 28, 2001 - December 7, 2006

THE SEIDLER COMPANIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 3911
IRVINE, CA

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".
A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
A.G.P / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | VAN PELT & COMPANY | THE A.I.D. GROUP | SHILLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SES GROUP | PINZKER & ASSOCIATES | NTS BEARING | LUNDBLADE FINANCIAL GROUP | LOWELL NEWMAN | KS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC | INTUIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EURO PACIFIC CAPITAL, INC. | EPC ADVISORS GROUP, A DIV. OF A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | EPC ADVISORS GROUP | BOATMAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, PLLC | ALLIANCE GLOBAL PLANNING | AGP FINANCIAL DISTRICT | ABC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS, LLC | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS CORP. | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL | A.G.P.

CRD#: 8361 / SEC#: 801-70276, 8-25132

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/15/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

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
California
(9/14/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/15/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(4/25/2024)
RR
New York
(9/14/2023)
RR
Texas
(9/14/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/10/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 3/21/2002
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/18/2002
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 11
Date: 3/27/2001
Assistant Representative-Order Processing Qualification Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 8/16/2008
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
A.G.P / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | VAN PELT & COMPANY | THE A.I.D. GROUP | SHILLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SES GROUP | PINZKER & ASSOCIATES | NTS BEARING | LUNDBLADE FINANCIAL GROUP | LOWELL NEWMAN | KS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC | INTUIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EURO PACIFIC CAPITAL, INC. | EPC ADVISORS GROUP, A DIV. OF A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | EPC ADVISORS GROUP | BOATMAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, PLLC | ALLIANCE GLOBAL PLANNING | AGP FINANCIAL DISTRICT | ABC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS, LLC | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS CORP. | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL | A.G.P.

CRD#: 8361 / SEC#: 801-70276, 8-25132

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/15/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
88 Post Road West 2nd Floor, Westport, CT 06880
Mailing Address
88 Post Road West 2nd Floor, Westport, CT 06880
Phone number
(203) 662-9700
Established
New York since 07/06/2022
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
320

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

A.G.P. PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (10/30/2025)
A.G.P. WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (10/30/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ALLIANCE GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.HOLDING COMPANY
GAMBARDELLA, RAFFAELECOO/CHIEF RISK OFFICER2448073
HIGGINS, THOMAS JOSEPHPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1477505
KLEIN, CRAIG ERINCFO, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3253836
LAURIELLO, ANTHONY JOSEPHMUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL1086881
MICHALS, PHILLIP WILLIAMCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2414124
VENEZIA, JOHN JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER, RIA2737135

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts6,959
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,300,125,872

Disclosures

Regulatory Event18
Arbitration3

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Company Information

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 8361Newport Beach, CA 92660

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