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Barbara Jean Ralston

38 Years of Experience

Firm Information

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

Fee Structure

Hourly Rate:Up to $350/hr

KAI charges a maximum annual asset management fee of 2.90%, negotiable based on service complexity and assets managed. Fees are billed quarterly or monthly in advance. Financial planning fees are negotiable, with a maximum hourly rate of $350. Fees for managing held-away assets are paid directly by the client or deducted from another managed account. Clients may incur additional brokerage commissions, transaction fees, and custodial fees.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementFinancial Planning & CoachingRetirement PlanningEstate PlanningEducation Planning
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Advisor Information

Office location

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

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Regulatory History (10)
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Judgment / Lien
August 2022
Customer Dispute
January 2022
Settled
Judgment / Lien
June 2021
Customer Dispute
October 2018
Pending
Customer Dispute
June 2003
Settled
Customer Dispute
May 2003
Settled
Customer Dispute
April 2003
Settled
Customer Dispute
November 2002
Settled
Customer Dispute
June 2002
Settled
Customer Dispute
July 1999
Settled
Other Business Activities

Barbara is a Senior Sales Assistant at TKG Financial, LLC, spending all of her time there. She also serves as President of the Santa Barbara 500 Club, dedicates minimal time as a partner selling custom pet IDs and ornaments, and spends minimal time as a sales representative for Color Street Nails.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Kovack Advisors, INC.
November 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 2 mos
Kovack Securities INC.Broker
November 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 2 mos
Previous Registrations
Tkg Financial, LLC
June 2005 - July 2017 · 12 yrs 1 mo
Tkg Financial, LLCBroker
April 2005 - July 2017 · 12 yrs 3 mos
First Wall Street CORP.Broker
September 1996 - April 2005 · 8 yrs 7 mos
Painewebber Incorporated Broker
February 1996 - September 1996 · 7 mos
Painewebber Incorporated Broker
February 1996 - September 1996 · 7 mos
Prudential Securities IncorporatedBroker
July 1987 - November 1995 · 8 yrs 4 mos
State Registrations2 states
CAFL
AdvisorBrokerBoth
Exams
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