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Scott Kolesky

29 Years of Experience
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

Scott Kolesky is a registered investment advisor at Kovack Advisors, INC., based in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, with 29 years of industry experience. Scott operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 14,305 clients with $5.5B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
259 advisors
Number of Clients
14,305 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$387K average
Assets Under Management
$5.5B

Fee Structure

Kovack Advisors charges an annual fee based on a percentage of the value of your investments. The maximum annual fee is 2.90%. Fees are negotiable and may be calculated as a flat percentage or on a tiered schedule. Fees are billed quarterly or monthly in advance. You are responsible for brokerage commissions and other transactional costs unless your advisor negotiates to cover ticket charges, which may result in a higher overall advisory fee.

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Location

6451 N. Federal Hwy, Suite 1201, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 33308

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History

Regulatory History (2)
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Employment Separation After Allegations
March 2007
Customer Dispute
February 2007
Denied
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Scott works as a financial advisor selling financial products and securities through Clearpath Capital Management, LLC, dedicating about half of his time. He also spends about a quarter of his time as an agent selling fixed insurance products, including term life, long-term care, and annuities. Scott also dedicates a few hours per week as an assistant wrestling coach and minimal time as a notary.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Kovack Advisors, INC.
June 2008 - Present · 17 yrs 11 mos
Kovack Securities INC.Broker
April 2007 - Present · 19 yrs 1 mo
Previous Registrations
Securities America, INC.Broker
November 2006 - March 2007 · 4 mos
Securities America, INC.Broker
January 2000 - November 2006 · 6 yrs 10 mos
Signator Investors, INC.Broker
April 1996 - December 1999 · 3 yrs 8 mos
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance CompanyBroker
April 1996 - May 1997 · 1 yr 1 mo
State Registrations13 states
AZCACOFLGAILINMDMINCOHPAVA
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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