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Jesse T. Kovacs

PTS BROKERAGE
Forked River, NJ
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CRD#: 5047161
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Jesse Todd KovacsPTS BROKERAGE

Professional summary


Jesse Todd Kovacs, who also goes by Jesse T Kovacs, is a registered financial advisor currently at PTS BROKERAGE, LLC located in Forked River, New Jersey.

Jesse is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Jesse has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Aliases


Jesse T Kovacs

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) Kovacs Financial Group Inc DBA Kovacs Wealth Management; investment related; 101 Manchester Avenue, Forked River NJ 08731; life insurance sales and disability insurance sales;President and CEO; 2009; 10 hours/month (0 during market hours); sales of insurance products. 2) Hoosier Daddy, LLC / Not Investment Related / 101 Manchester Avenue, Forked River, NJ 08731 / Sale of race car tires / Start Date 03/2021 / 4 hours/month 0 during trading

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 11, 2021 - Present

PTS BROKERAGE, LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 119307
Forked River, NJ
Current

August 23, 2019 - Present

PTS BROKERAGE, LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 119307
Forked River, NJ
Past

February 23, 2016 - May 31, 2019

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
Forked River, NJ
Past

November 11, 2013 - February 18, 2016

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
EDISON, NJ
Past

February 23, 2010 - October 28, 2011

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
BEACHWOOD, NJ
Past

March 20, 2007 - November 17, 2009

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
TOTOWA, NJ
Past

December 15, 2006 - March 13, 2007

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
EDISON, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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PB
PTS BROKERAGE, LLC
PROFESSIONAL TRADING SERVICES BROKERAGE, LLC | PTS BROKERAGE, LLC

CRD#: 119307 / SEC#: 801-136814, 8-65173

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/11/2026 Approved)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/14/2026 Termination Requested)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/14/2026 Termination Requested)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/14/2026 Termination Requested)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/14/2026 Termination Requested)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/14/2026 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2012 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/15/2026 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

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

IAR
Delaware
(1/14/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(9/20/2019)
IAR
New Jersey
(6/11/2021)
RR
New York
(9/23/2019)
IAR
New York
(7/13/2021)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(10/8/2024)

Exams


What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Status Unavailable
Passed: 6/10/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Status Unavailable
Passed: 1/29/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PB
PTS BROKERAGE, LLC
PROFESSIONAL TRADING SERVICES BROKERAGE, LLC | PTS BROKERAGE, LLC

CRD#: 119307 / SEC#: 801-136814, 8-65173

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/11/2026 Approved)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/14/2026 Termination Requested)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/14/2026 Termination Requested)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/14/2026 Termination Requested)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/14/2026 Termination Requested)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/14/2026 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2012 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/15/2026 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
125 Gaither Drive 125 C Gaither Dr, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
Mailing Address
125 Gaither Drive Suite C, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-1706
Phone number
(856) 802-9400
Established
New Jersey since 10/09/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
18

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


FINRA licenses (16 States and Territories)


Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2B - MARCELLO, SALVATORE (8/10/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SCHANK, BRAD WILLIAMMEMBER, COO5747196
SCHANK, JEREMY JOHNMEMBER, CFO, CCO5702254

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts700
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 131,700,000

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Company Information


PTS BROKERAGE, LLC

CRD#: 119307Forked River, NJ

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