Advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
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Firm
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Location
Cumming, GA 30040
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
33 years
David Leathers is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC and Investors Capital Corporation prior to joining J.W. Cole. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer and board member of the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion Association, chairs the board of the Cumming Development Authority, and volunteers as a board member and treasurer for Amazing Grace Church, Inc. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.
Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
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Flat fees available for financial planning and consulting services; amounts negotiated
$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.25% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001+: 0.75%
IARs may receive commissions for securities and insurance products when acting as registered representatives or insurance agents
Up to $350 per hour for financial planning and consulting
Ongoing financial planning and consulting services may be charged on a recurring fee basis
Account minimum: $10,000 for Transaction-Based Advisory Account Programs; $100,000 for Asset-Based Advisory Account Program; $10,000 for FMAX Program; no minimum for financial planning services but minimum fee applies Minimum fee: Minimum fee generally 0.25%; maximum fee generally 3.00%; exceptions and waivers possible Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting services offered for hourly fees up to $350/hour, flat fees, or ongoing recurring fees
327 Dahlonega Street, Ste 1001
Cumming, GA 30040
Georgia
J.W. Cole Financial
2023 - Present (3 years)
J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
2023 - Present (3 years)
Cetera Advisors LLC
2016 - 2023 (7 years)
Investors Capital Corporation
2014 - 2016 (2 years)
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