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Nicole Jones

Advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

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Location

Dansville, NY 14437

Credentials

Series 63

Industry experience

10 years

About

Nicole Jones is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 63 license and 10 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, Ameritas Investment Corp, and United Professional Advisors. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in insurance sales through Lifetime Planning, Inc. and Fixed Insurance, where she advises clients on life insurance, annuities, disability, and long-term care products. 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, financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

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

170 Franklin Street

Dansville, NY 14437

Most active in

New York

Work history

J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

2023 - Present (3 years)

J.W. Cole Financial, Inc.

2023 - Present (3 years)

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

2021 - 2023 (2 years)

Uwag

2016 - 2023 (7 years)

Ameritas Investment Corp

2015 - 2023 (8 years)

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp of New York

2015 - 2023 (8 years)

Juiceplus

2014 - 2019 (5 years)

United Professional Advisors

2014 - 2023 (9 years)

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