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J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Enterprise

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

Total advisors

491

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

3330 L & N Drive, Ste I

Huntsville AL 35802

Advisors at this office

5

Advisors at this office

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Joshua J

Series 63, Series 65

Huntsville, AL

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Joshua Jordan is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth and CUNA Mutual Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is a rental property owner in Homewood, Alabama. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers, providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and offers access to multiple custodial platforms and third-party investment advisers.

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

CFP®, Series 66

Huntsville, AL

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Nicholas Jackson is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and has held a senior partner role at Vector Wealth Strategies, LLC. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions.

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

Series 66

Huntsville, AL

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Kelly Moise is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. based in Huntsville, Alabama, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J. W. Cole Advisors in 2026, Moise spent 12 years with Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of his advisory role, he is a senior partner at Vector Wealth Strategies, LLC, a firm focused on retail financial planning. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of more than 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party investment 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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Marshall D

CFP®, Series 66

Huntsville, AL

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Marshall Dearing is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Huntsville, AL. He has worked with Vector Wealth Strategies and Commonwealth Financial Network in prior roles. Dearing also serves as Treasurer for the nonprofit Community of Hope, where he prepares financial analyses and statements for board meetings. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent investment adviser representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple third-party managers and digital advice platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies using fundamental and technical analysis and a variety of custodial platforms.

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

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Huntsville, AL

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Jay Dryden is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 12 years. Dryden serves on the Board of Trustees for Freed Hardeman University and the Southern Climbing Coalition, a land conservation nonprofit. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, including access to third-party investment managers 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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