Zachary W. Tart

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS

Raleigh, NC 27609

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CRD#: 6147908

Professional summary

Zachary Westbrook Tart is a registered financial advisor currently at KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Zachary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Zachary has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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ShibaPoint LLC. I am a passive partner in an LLC (ShibaPoint LLC) that owns a single beach residential property that is leased between 25% and 33% (est.) of the year. I dedicate no time to said partnership.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 11, 2025 - Present

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 4505 Eliot Place, Raleigh, NC 27609

RIA

CRD#: 282241

Raleigh, NC

Past

November 14, 2019 - December 31, 2024

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 282241

Dunn, NC

Past

November 14, 2019 - November 30, 2020

KOVITZ SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 129878

CHICAGO, IL

Past

July 27, 2017 - April 18, 2019

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 11025

ALISO VIEJO, CA

Past

July 27, 2017 - April 18, 2019

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 11025

ALISO VIEJO, CA

Past

January 27, 2014 - January 5, 2016

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 106352

TAMPA, FL

Past

October 15, 2013 - January 5, 2016

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 129035

TAMPA, FL

Past

January 25, 2013 - August 16, 2013

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 305

TAMPA, FL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 282241 / SEC#: 801-107054

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2015 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

North Carolina
(8/11/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/10/2025

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/1/2013

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/15/2013

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 1/24/2013

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 282241 / SEC#: 801-107054

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2015 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

10 S Wacker Drive Suite 2600, Chicago, IL 60606

Mailing Address

Phone number

(312) 334-7300

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

372

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KOVITZ FORM ADV PART 2A - AUGUST 2025 (11/10/2025)

KOVITZ_NORTHCOAST DBA FORM ADV PART 2A (11/10/2025)

KOVITZ WEATHERSTONE DBA DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (4/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	38,915
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 31,731,798,984

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/23/2025	Cover Page	Report
08/15/2024	Cover Page	Report
07/19/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Zachary W. Tart

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Zachary Westbrook Tart's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

KOVITZ SECURITIES, LLC

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/10/2025

Series 63

Date: 2/1/2013

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/15/2013

Series 6

Date: 1/24/2013

Current Firm

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

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