Charles Kanoy is a ChFC® with 56 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2013. He has operated Kanoy Associates since 1974 and also works as an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Outside of his financial advisory work, he serves as board chairman for A. STEM Advancement Inc, a nonprofit focused on teaching STEM skills. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis, model portfolios, and digital advice solutions.

Douglas Jones is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 50 years of industry experience and has been associated with multiple firms, including his own Douglas W. Jones Associates Financial & Insurance Services since 1988. Outside of advising, he serves as a board member of the Foothill Business Park Owner’s and Condo Owner’s Associations. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of more than 400 independent representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented by advisers using fundamental and technical analysis or digital platforms.

Melissa Jones is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at J.W. Cole Advisors, J.W. Cole Financial, Douglas W. Jones Associates Financial and Insurance Services, Accent Insurance Brokerage, and Transamerica Life. Outside of her advisory work, she authored a book on Oregon Trail history and created a related website. 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 representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions through discretionary or non-discretionary approaches.