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Leisl Maj Dodson

Advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. — The Woodlands, TX

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 65, Series 63

Experience

8 years

Location

The Woodlands, TX 77380

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J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

487

Across 206 offices

Clients per advisor

63 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$255,702 Low

HNW client ratio

4% Low

About

Leisl Dodson is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience currently affiliated with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. She has held positions at several firms including LPL Financial, LLC and The O.N. Equity Sales Company. Dodson also has a licensed assistant role with Zone 7 Financial Services. J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisers. The firm offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to various third-party investment platforms and strategies.

Client services

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

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

Expertise

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

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

Occupation focus

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

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

Location

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The Woodlands, TX

25511 Budde Road, Suite 3303

The Woodlands TX 77380

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Texas

Work history

8 years of industry experience

J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc

2022 - Present • 4 years

Tampa, FL

J.W. Cole Financial, Inc

2022 - Present • 4 years

Tampa, FL

LPL Financial, LLC

2021 - 2022 • 1 year

Spring, TX

The O.N. Equity Sales Company

2020 - 2021 • 1 year

Cincinnatti, OH

Heritage Capital Concepts

2020 - 2022 • 2 years

Colorado Springs, CO

The O.N. Equity Sales Company

2018 - 2019 • 1 year

Cincinnati, OH

Ohio National Financial Services

2018 - 2020 • 2 years

Cincinnati, OH

Unemployed

2018 - 2018 • 1 year

Colorado Springs, CO

Axa Advisors, Llc

2017 - 2018 • 1 year

New York, NY

UnEmployed

2017 - 2017 • 1 year

Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs School District 11, Coronado High School

2015 - 2017 • 2 years

Colorado Springs, CO

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Alex B

CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®, EA

The Woodlands, TX

Tiverton Wealth

Alex Bridges is a Wealth Advisor and the founder of Tiverton Wealth. He established the firm after serving as Chief Strategy Officer for a Houston-based investment management firm, bringing with him a foundation in comprehensive financial planning and a client-centered approach. Alex began his career in January 2017 with Northwestern Mutual, where he developed core planning and advisory skills that continue to inform his work today. Alex holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), and Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) designations. These credentials reflect his commitment to professional standards, continuing education, and thoughtful financial planning across areas such as wealth accumulation, retirement income planning, risk management, estate planning, and tax efficiency. In his role as an investment adviser representative of a registered investment adviser, Alex acts as a fiduciary to clients. Alex founded Tiverton Wealth to provide advice that is aligned with clients’ best interests and structured on a fee-only basis, without commission-based compensation. His approach emphasizes clarity, education, and long-term planning tailored to each client’s circumstances and priorities. Alex earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, with a specialization in Personal Financial Planning, from the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. He resides in The Heights with his wife, Andrea, their daughter, Zoe, and their dogs. Alex values time with family and community and believes those relationships help shape the care, responsibility, and perspective he brings to his work with clients.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Retirement withdrawal strategies Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retired Self-Employed Attorney Doctor or Medical Professional Retired Approaching retirement

Robert L

CFA®

The Woodlands, TX

Lloyds Intrepid Wealth Management

Robert Lloyd is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Lloyds Intrepid Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to that, he spent seven years at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Lloyds Intrepid Wealth Management is a fee-only firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, typically with a $500,000 household minimum. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach supplemented by macroeconomic, fundamental, and technical analysis to adjust allocations, and may use short-term hedging strategies.

Wealth management General retirement planning General tax planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Executive Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals Approaching retirement

Kyle C

Series 66, Series 7

The Woodlands, TX

Stirlingshire Investments

Kyle Cronan is a financial advisor at Stirlingshire Investments with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with 4:19 Custom Rods and Gear, a mission-based outdoor company focused on sales of fishing rods and outdoor gear. Stirlingshire RIA LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and other entities, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis, and offers access to diverse investment types through both direct management and model strategies available on the Advyzon marketplace.

General estate planning guidance Retirement income strategy General tax planning Business Financial Management Wealth management Retired Independent Contractor Oil & Gas Founder/Business Owner Professional Athlete HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Approaching retirement Retired Established Professionals
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David C

Series 63, Series 65

The Woodlands, TX

Core Capital Management, LLC

David Charlaff is the sole advisor and managing member of Core Capital Management, LLC, an independent firm based in The Woodlands, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 17 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, Charlaff manages CorePortfolio, LLC, which publishes an investment-related newsletter that he may recommend to clients. Core Capital Management provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm customizes portfolios primarily using individual equities and fixed-income securities, employing a proprietary research process and typically operating on a non-discretionary basis.

Active portfolio management
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Terrance E

CFP®, Series 63

Kingwood, TX

US 1st Wealth Management

Terrance Elder is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Optivise Advisory Services LLC. He has worked at Texas First Wealth Management, LLC since 2007 and has been involved with Cash Flow Planners since 2002, where he serves as president and dedicates significant time to selling fixed annuities and life insurance. Optivise Advisory Services provides portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both internally developed models and third-party sub-advisors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary solutions supported by advanced technology and reporting tools.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting
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Kenton B

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 65

Spring, TX

Personal Prosperity LLC

Kenton Braun is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 65 license, with five years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Personal Prosperity LLC and previously worked at MitchellClark & Company. Personal Prosperity LLC is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with tailored investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a portfolio construction approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, combining passive and active strategies, and is notable for its use of borrowing and derivatives within separately managed accounts.

Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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