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Ria R. Jernberg

KOVACK SECURITIES
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
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CRD#: 4859533
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Professional summary

Ria Ragel Jernberg, who also goes by Ria Ragel Jenberg, Ragel Santos Ria, Ria Ragel Santos, is a registered financial professional currently at KOVACK SECURITIES INC. located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Ria is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Ria has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Ria Ragel Jenberg | Ragel Santos Ria | Ria Ragel Santos

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 27, 2026 - Present

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 6451 N. Federal Highway Suite 1201, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
BD
CRD#: 44848
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Past

April 24, 2019 - January 29, 2021

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 8, 2014 - January 29, 2021

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 2, 2014 - December 3, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

May 14, 2012 - December 26, 2013

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 793
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

May 2, 2012 - December 26, 2013

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

January 1, 2008 - April 23, 2012

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 1, 2008 - April 23, 2012

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

December 17, 2004 - January 1, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
BOYNTON BEACH, FL
Past

October 28, 2004 - January 3, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
BOYNTON BEACH, FL

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/15/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/25/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/26/2004
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm

KS
KOVACK SECURITIES INC.
KOVACK SECURITIES INC. | RK ADVISORS, INC. | RK ADVISORS

CRD#: 44848 / SEC#: , 8-50847

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
6451 N. Federal Hwy. Suite 1201, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
Mailing Address
6451 N. Federal Hwy. Suite 1201, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
Phone number
(954) 782-4771
Established
Florida since 04/22/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
KOVACK FINANCIAL, LLC.OWNER
KOVACK, BRIAN JOHNCEO2809477
SHICK, ISABELLE ALLISONFINOP5364794
WOLFE, MELINDA SUECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/EVP1627593

Disclosures

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Arbitration5

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Company Information

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 44848Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

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