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Michael Donofrio

24 Years of Experience
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
BrokerSells Insurance

Michael Donofrio is a registered investment advisor at Kovack Advisors, INC., based in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, with 24 years of industry experience. Michael 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
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Michael is the president of Worth Ave Wealth Management, where he spends most of his time providing financial planning solutions for retirees. He also owns and maintains a cottage and a condominium rental property, and sells fixed life insurance, each taking minimal time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Kovack Advisors, INC.
January 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 4 mos
Kovack Securities INC.Broker
January 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Raymond James & Associates, INC.
February 2005 - January 2017 · 11 yrs 11 mos
Raymond James & Associates, INC.Broker
May 2004 - January 2017 · 12 yrs 8 mos
Ryan Beck & CO.
January 2003 - May 2004 · 1 yr 4 mos
Ryan Beck & CO.Broker
January 2003 - May 2004 · 1 yr 4 mos
Morgan Stanley
May 2001 - January 2003 · 1 yr 8 mos
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
May 2001 - January 2003 · 1 yr 8 mos
State Registrations2 states
FLNC
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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