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Brian Kovac

VELOCITY CAPITAL
NEW YORK, NY 10038
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CRD#: 6531082
BK

Professional summary

Brian Kovac, who also goes by Brian John Kovac, Brian Kovac, is a registered financial professional currently at VELOCITY CAPITAL, LLC located in New York, New York.

Brian is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Brian has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Brian John Kovac | Brian Kovac

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

April 2, 2025 - Present

VELOCITY CAPITAL, LLC

Office #1: 199 Water Street 8th Floor, New York, NY 10038Office #2: 199 Water Street 8th Floor, New York, NY 10038
BD
CRD#: 171810
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 23, 2024 - February 28, 2025

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

August 23, 2024 - February 28, 2025

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

February 6, 2024 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 25803
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 10, 2023 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 17, 2021 - April 12, 2022

SPEEDTRADER, INC

BD
CRD#: 107403
KATONAH, NY
Past

March 2, 2020 - February 3, 2021

LIBERTY PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130390
Norwalk, CT
Past

January 26, 2018 - January 6, 2020

SPEEDTRADER, INC

BD
CRD#: 107403
KATONAH, NY
Past

May 6, 2016 - July 15, 2016

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

February 17, 2016 - March 11, 2016

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
RYE BROOK, NY
Past

September 17, 2015 - November 25, 2015

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY

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
Alabama
(8/12/2025)
RR
Alaska
(4/24/2025)
RR
Arizona
(4/24/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(6/16/2025)
RR
California
(4/24/2025)
RR
Colorado
(4/24/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(4/24/2025)
RR
Delaware
(4/24/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(7/24/2025)
RR
Florida
(4/24/2025)
RR
Georgia
(4/24/2025)
RR
Hawaii
(6/2/2025)
RR
Idaho
(5/19/2025)
RR
Illinois
(4/24/2025)
RR
Indiana
(5/19/2025)
RR
Iowa
(4/24/2025)
RR
Kansas
(4/24/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(4/24/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(4/24/2025)
RR
Maine
(4/24/2025)
RR
Maryland
(5/6/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/24/2025)
RR
Michigan
(4/24/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(4/24/2025)
RR
Missouri
(4/24/2025)
RR
Montana
(5/23/2025)
RR
Nebraska
(4/24/2025)
RR
Nevada
(4/24/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(5/23/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(4/24/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(5/23/2025)
RR
New York
(4/2/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(4/25/2025)
RR
North Dakota
(5/21/2025)
RR
Ohio
(4/25/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/24/2025)
RR
Oregon
(5/21/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/24/2025)
RR
Puerto Rico
(5/14/2025)
RR
Rhode Island
(4/24/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(4/24/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(5/20/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(4/24/2025)
RR
Texas
(4/24/2025)
RR
Utah
(4/28/2025)
RR
Vermont
(5/22/2025)
RR
Virgin Islands
(4/29/2025)
RR
Virginia
(4/24/2025)
RR
Washington
(4/24/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(5/1/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/13/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(5/12/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/27/2024
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/14/2015
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 4/19/2025
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/17/2015
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 8/2/2025
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/31/2018
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
MEMX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX Emerald, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX PEARL, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX Sapphire
SRO Registrations
RR
Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq BX, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm

VC
VELOCITY CAPITAL, LLC
CLEVERALPHA SECURITIES | VELOCITY CAPITAL, LLC | OPENHAND FINANCIAL SERVICES | CNPT HOLDINGS, LLC

CRD#: 171810 / SEC#: , 8-69479

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

Main Address
199 Water Street 8th Floor, New York, NY 10038
Mailing Address
199 Water Street 8th Floor, New York, NY 10038
Phone number
(646) 837-0056
Established
Nevada since 05/07/2014
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
VCP HOLDINGS, LLCSOLE MEMBER AND OWNER
AMATO, MATTEO ALBERTOCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & FINOP5877196
BRACERO, FRANK WILLIAMCONTROLLER2178318
FREYER, CHRISTIANROP6337912
LOGAN, MICHAEL JAMESCHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER5763098
MERCHANT, MUNAFPRESIDENT1937789
SMITH, JEFFREY SCOTTCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2492551
WIEDMAN, GARY DAVIDCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER1947935
YAN, ROYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2352916

Disclosures

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Company Information

VELOCITY CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 171810New York, NY 10038

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