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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

108 Foxshire Drive, Suite 2

Lancaster PA 17601

Advisors at this office

4

Advisors at this office

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Alexandria M

Series 66

Lancaster, PA

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Alexandria Maldonado is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a licensed assistant for Regal Wealth Advisors. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, digital advice, and third-party managers.

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

Series 66

Lancaster, PA

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Eric Nissley is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and Fulton Bank, N.A. He holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his primary role, he is an Investment Advisor Representative for Regal Wealth Advisors. 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, 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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Duy V

Series 66

Lancaster, PA

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Duy Vo is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Ambassador Advisors. J. W. Cole Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts by offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party manager platforms. The firm operates through a large network of independent advisors and employs a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside digital advice solutions.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Lancaster, PA

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Michael Zimmerman is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Lancaster, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sequinox Wealth Advisors and Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as president of Regal Wealth Advisors, LLC, a securities and advisory business. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors, offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and digital advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis and utilizes various custodial platforms and third-party managers in client solutions.

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