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J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$7,892,740,504

Clients

30,867

4% high-net-worth

Advisors

478

of 550 employees

Firm type

Enterprise

300-3,000 advisors or >$30B in AUM

Clients per advisor

65

Typical

Average account size

$255,702

About

J.W. Cole Advisors operates through a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives (over 400 IARs, 481 advisors total) and provides fee‑based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, third‑party manager platforms, digital advice, and annuity sub‑account management for individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, and institutional accounts. The brochure describes both transaction‑based and wrap (asset‑based) managed program options, as well as access to the Fidelity‑sponsored FMAX platform and multiple third‑party investment advisers.

The firm’s advisers may manage accounts on a discretionary or non‑discretionary basis and use a mix of fundamental and technical analysis and model or manager‑based strategies; JWCA also documents its use of digital advice providers and a variety of custodial platforms when implementing client solutions. Many IARs are dually registered and may act as registered representatives or licensed insurance agents, and the brochure outlines the resulting conflicts of interest and supervisory controls associated with those dual roles.

Unlike most peers, JWCA is affiliated with a broker‑dealer (JWCF) under an expense‑sharing arrangement and describes extensive broker‑dealer activity, including commissionable product sales and custodial relationships, which the brochure treats as a material source of potential conflicts. The brochure also discloses that the firm and its materials may present predecessor performance, describes the firm’s use of forgivable loans and other incentives to recruit IARs, and includes a 2021 SEC enforcement matter relating to share‑class selection and revenue sharing.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consulting

Expertise

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees available for financial planning and consulting services; amounts negotiated

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.25% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001+: 0.75%

Commissions

IARs may receive commissions for securities and insurance products when acting as registered representatives or insurance agents

Project-based

Up to $350 per hour for financial planning and consulting

Subscriptions

Ongoing financial planning and consulting services may be charged on a recurring fee basis

Other

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

Main office location

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway, Suite 450

Tampa FL 33634, United States

Number of offices

279

Most active in

Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virgin Islands · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin · Wyoming

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Luis S

Series 63, Series 66

Tampa, FL

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Luis Sanabria is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley, and T. Rowe Price. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Chase B

Series 65

Boerne, TX

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Chase Bergin is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Advisors in 2021, he worked at David Weekley Homes and Ken Batchelor Cadillac. Outside of his advisory role, Bergin is involved in insurance and annuity sales through Bergin Financial Group, 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 advisers. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Stuart E

Series 63, Series 65

Newtown Square, PA

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Stuart Ettingoff is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He operates Ettingoff Wealth Management, LLC as an additional business activity. 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 multiple managed account solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Ryan M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Tampa, FL

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Ryan Mcclelland is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations along with the Series 66 license. Prior to his current role, he has been affiliated with J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. and Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President and volunteer board member of a condominium association in Orlando, FL. 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 representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions using both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Timothy S

Series 63, Series 65

Tampa, FL

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Timothy Schultz is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with J. W. Cole Advisors and J. W. Cole Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and photographer for Black & Whote Ventures LLC, a photography business he has operated since 2004. 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 multiple managed account solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Peter S

Series 63, Series 66

Tampa, FL

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Peter Sagorski is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. since 2011. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed as an insurance broker and sells fixed insurance products including annuities, life policies, disability, and long-term care insurance. 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 advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Karen S

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

State College, PA

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Karen Shute is a CFP® and ChFC® with 44 years of industry experience. She is currently with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc., having joined in 2023. Prior to that, she worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC from 2021 to 2023, and H. Beck, Inc. from 2013 to 2021. 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.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jason L

Series 63, Series 65

White Oak, PA

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Jason Laux is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2019 and has been involved with Synergy Financial since 2013. Outside of his advisory roles, he is the owner and president of Synergy Group, Inc., where he manages operations and human resources, and he also presents courses and administers the website pghretirementcourses.com. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions using various investment approaches.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Douglas H

Series 63, Series 65

Bloomington, IN

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Douglas Hughes is a financial advisor with Cfci in Bloomington, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2013 and Comprehensive Financial Consultants Institutional since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, Hughes teaches financial wellness classes as an adjunct faculty member and participates in speaking and teaching engagements related to both investment and community activities. Cfci is a multi-advisor firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and consulting, utilizing model portfolios and third-party advisers, with a broad focus across various investment vehicles and an emphasis on client involvement in investment planning.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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William B

Series 65

Tampa, FL

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

William Boatman is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been a partner at Todd Boatman CPA PA (DBA Boatman and Bryant, CPAs) since 2002. He is also a partner in Freedom 65, a financial advisory business. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities 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.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Adam C

Series 66

Orange, CA

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Adam Carr is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 11 years before joining J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Modern Wealth Design, a financial planning and insurance business. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Eric B

Series 66

Tampa, FL

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Eric Barker is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with J.W. Cole Advisors since 2019 and is also involved with Innovative Wealth Management and Strategic Wealth Solutions, LLC, where he serves as managing member in a fixed insurance sales and service business. 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 advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Chad R

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

Grand Rapids, MI

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Chad Rayborn is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Inc., CR & Associates, and LPL Financial. He is also co-owner of IFLY & Associates and Navigate Financial Group, businesses involved in accounting and marketing. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jerry T

Series 63, Series 66

Albuquerque, NM

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Jerry Todd Jr. is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of Jet Investments, LLC, a real estate holding company for a commercial office building. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Sandra M

Series 66

Tampa, FL

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Sandra Myers is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC and has been with J.W. Cole Financial and J.W. Cole Advisors since 2017 and 2022, respectively. Outside of her advisory role, Myers provides budget coaching services to individuals and families. J.W. Cole Advisors is a national SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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