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J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Enterprise

Firm-wide stats for J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Total advisors

492

Across 209 offices

Clients per advisor

63 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$255,702 Low

HNW client ratio

4% Low

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.

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Expertise

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

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Occupation focus

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Location

1712 North King Street

Honolulu HI 96819

Advisors at this office

4

Advisors at this office

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Eric I

Series 63, Series 65

Honolulu, HI

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Eric Ishikawa is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Honolulu, HI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and affiliated entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as a life and health insurance agent, focusing on the solicitation and placement of non-variable insurance products. 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, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions with 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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Heidi C

Series 66

Honolulu, HI

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Heidi Cregor is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Honolulu, HI, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Financial Architects of Hawaii and related entities since 2013. Outside of advising, she serves as a board member of Halekipa Inc., a nonprofit focused on social services for homeless youth, and holds a national associate governor position with the Kerry Blue Terrier Club of the U.S.A. J. W. Cole Advisors operates through a large network of independent advisors, providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, employing a range of investment strategies and digital advice platforms.

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

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Honolulu, HI

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Morris Kunita is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 49 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Kunita serves as president and treasurer of the Ted N. Wakida Foundation, a family 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. J. W. Cole Advisors is a national SEC-registered investment adviser that supports individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives, offering portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, 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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Matthew K

Series 66

Honolulu, HI

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Matthew Kunita is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Honolulu, HI, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J. W. Cole Advisors, he worked at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and IMF for eleven years. He is also involved with Financial Architects of Hawaii, an independent agency that markets traditional life and health insurance. 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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