Midlothian, VA Office
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J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
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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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Location
13537 Waterford Place
Midlothian VA 23112
Advisors at this office
5
Advisors at this office
Calvin A
Series 63, Series 65
Midlothian, VA
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Calvin Anthony is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at CoStar Group, Equitable Advisors, LLC, and Scott Insurance. Outside of advising, he is involved with Financial Dynamics & Associates, providing paraplanning and client support services. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to multiple investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and combines digital advice with discretionary and non-discretionary account management.
Ricky L
Series 63, Series 65
Midlothian, VA
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Ricky Lafon is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J. W. Cole Advisors since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Global Financial Private Capital, LLC for four years and has been involved with Financial Dynamics since 2014, where he provides insurance products as part of client financial plans. 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 investment managers, and multiple managed account solutions with investment decisions implemented on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.
Isaac W
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 65
Midlothian, VA
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Isaac Wright is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Advisors in 2019, he worked at Global Financial Private Capital, LLC for nine years. Wright is also president of Financial Dynamics & Associates, a firm providing comprehensive financial, investment, and insurance planning, and he leads Wright Advice Consulting, which offers consulting services to financial and insurance professionals. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple third-party investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis along with model and manager-based strategies to implement client solutions.
Donald R
Series 65, Series 63
Midlothian, VA
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Donald Reed is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Midlothian, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Financial Dynamics, Global Financial Private Capital, Royal Alliance Associates, and Sii. He serves as a council member for the Town Council of Crewe, VA, and sits on the Board of Directors for the Virginia Deer Hunters Association. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and third-party manager platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, fundamental and technical analysis, and integrates digital advice providers and various custodial platforms in client solutions.
Kevin B
CFP®, Series 66
Midlothian, VA
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Kevin Buenvenida is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade and Morgan Stanley. J. W. Cole Advisors operates through a large network of independent advisers and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party manager platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.
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