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Kevin S. Moravek

OCTOBER EFFECT LTD.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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CRD#: 3248248
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Professional summary


Kevin Stephen Moravek is a registered financial advisor currently at OCTOBER EFFECT LTD. located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Kevin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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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.
1. OCTOBER EFFECT, LTD; INVESTMENT RELATED; ONE COLUMBUS CENTER, SUITE 651A, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462; ADVISORY SERVICES; INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE; START 12/2019; 80 HOURS PER MONTH; 80 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; FINANCIAL PLANNING. 2. KEVIN MORAVEK; INVESTMENT RELATED; ONE COLUMBUS CENTER, SUITE 651A, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462; SALES OF INSURANCE; INSURANCE AGENT; START 01/2015; 1 HOUR PER MONTH; 1 HOUR DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; FIXED INSURANCE SALES. 3. Gradient Securities; Investment Related; ONE COLUMBUS CENTER, SUITE 651A, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462; Registered representative; broker/dealer; 10 hours per month, 10 during securities trading; sales and service of securities products.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 6, 2020 - Present

OCTOBER EFFECT LTD.

Office #1: One Columbus Center, Suite 651a, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
RIA
CRD#: 281369
Virginia Beach, VA
Current

December 12, 2019 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: One Columbus Center Suite 651a, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Virginia Beach, VA
Past

March 23, 2005 - December 16, 2019

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

March 16, 2005 - May 25, 2006

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

March 16, 2005 - December 16, 2019

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

April 12, 2004 - March 23, 2005

FIRST COMMAND BANK

RIA
CRD#: 128851
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

February 9, 2000 - April 12, 2004

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3641
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

July 7, 1999 - March 18, 2005

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3641
FORT WORTH, TX

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".
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OCTOBER EFFECT LTD.
OCTOBER EFFECT LTD | OCTOBER EFFECT LTD.

CRD#: 281369 / SEC#: 801-132795

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/16/2025 Approved)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/15/2025 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/10/2025 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2022 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/30/2025 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/10/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/10/2025 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2025 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
California
(6/17/2021)
RR
Colorado
(12/12/2019)
RR
Connecticut
(12/16/2019)
RR
Florida
(12/12/2019)
RR
Indiana
(12/16/2019)
RR
Minnesota
(12/16/2019)
RR
New Hampshire
(12/16/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(12/12/2019)
RR
New York
(12/12/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(12/16/2019)
RR
Ohio
(12/16/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(12/16/2019)
RR
Virginia
(12/16/2019)
IAR
Virginia
(1/14/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/15/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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OCTOBER EFFECT LTD.
OCTOBER EFFECT LTD | OCTOBER EFFECT LTD.

CRD#: 281369 / SEC#: 801-132795

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/16/2025 Approved)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/15/2025 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/10/2025 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2022 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/30/2025 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/10/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/10/2025 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2025 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Columbus Center, Suite 651a, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Mailing Address
Phone number
(757) 390-3341
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV2A&2B SEC (4/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts588
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 111,668,310

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Company Information


OCTOBER EFFECT LTD.

CRD#: 281369Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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