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John J. Langford

KOVACK SECURITIES
Marianna, FL 32446
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CRD#: 6948111
JL

Professional summary

John Joel Langford is a registered financial professional currently at KOVACK SECURITIES INC. located in Marianna, Florida.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. John has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 7TO, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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None

Experience

Current

January 8, 2025 - Present

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 4425 Lafayette Street Suite 6, Marianna, FL 32446
BD
CRD#: 44848
Marianna, FL
Past

October 6, 2023 - August 22, 2024

WOODMEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 117365
MARIANNA, FL

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.

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RR
Florida
(1/8/2025)

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 6/26/2025
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 10/5/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 7/16/2021
Securities Industry Essentials 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#: 44848Marianna, FL 32446

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