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Susan M. Ruckman

KOVACK SECURITIES
Americus, GA 31709
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CRD#: 5433970
SR

Professional summary

Susan Marie Ruckman, who also goes by Susan Marie Carter, is a registered financial professional currently at KOVACK SECURITIES INC. located in Americus, Georgia.

Susan is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2025. Susan has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Susan Marie Carter

Other business activities

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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

April 12, 2025 - Present

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 629 E. Forsyth Street Suite B, Americus, GA 31709
BD
CRD#: 44848
Americus, GA

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
Florida
(7/14/2025)
RR
Georgia
(7/12/2025)
RR
North Dakota
(10/17/2025)
RR
Texas
(8/20/2025)
RR
Virginia
(8/20/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/12/2025
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 4/12/2025
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 3/8/2025
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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

Regulatory Event5
Arbitration5

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Company Information

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 44848Americus, GA 31709

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