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Scott David Showers

Advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. — Ithaca, MI

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

25 years

Location

Ithaca, MI 48847

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J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

487

Across 207 offices

Clients per advisor

63 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$255,702 Low

HNW client ratio

4% Low

About

Scott Showers is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Ithaca, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2018 and previously spent ten years at ProEquities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Showers is involved in financial planning through Newton Showers Wealth Management, LLC, partners with 168 Wealth Strategists, sells Medicare Supplemental policies, and is an author. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

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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Ithaca, MI

128 S. Pine River St.

Ithaca MI 48847

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Michigan · Texas

Work history

25 years of industry experience

J.W. Cole Financial, INc.

2018 - Present • 8 years

Tampa, FL

J.W. Cole Advisors, INC.

2018 - Present • 8 years

Tampa, FL

ProEquities, Inc

2008 - 2018 • 10 years

Ithaca, MI

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Series 66

Alma, MI

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Kevin N

Series 63, Series 66

Alma, MI

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Series 66

Alma, MI

LPL Financial

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College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Lori N

Series 66

Alma, MI

Edward Jones

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Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Stephen D

Series 66

Alma, MI

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Todd B

Series 63, Series 66

Alma, MI

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Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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