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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

10 Office Park Way, Suite 300

Pittsford NY 14534

Advisors at this office

5

Advisors at this office

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Brendan J

Series 63, Series 65

Pittsford, NY

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Brendan Jeffery is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Pittsford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. from 2011 to 2019. Jeffery is also the owner of Jeffery & Jeffery Family Legacy Planning Inc., which provides investment and insurance services. 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 offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, including 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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Joshua D

Series 63, Series 66

Pittsford, NY

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Joshua Dejohn is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at OSAIC, American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship as a life insurance and fixed annuity agent. J.W. Cole Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple investment platforms and strategies.

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

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Pittsford, NY

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Kathleen Roth is a CFP® with 47 years of industry experience currently affiliated with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. She previously worked with OSAIC, American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC. In addition to her financial advisory work, Roth serves as an authorized facilitator for Moving Forward for Women, a support organization for widows. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent investment adviser representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management, digital advice, and third-party manager models.

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

CFP®, Series 66

Pittsford, NY

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Matthew Castine is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2019. Prior to joining J.W. Cole, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Paychex Inc. He also provides tax preparation and bookkeeping services, holding a registered PTIN and EFIN with the IRS. 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 offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and access to multiple managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

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

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Pittsford, NY

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Jonathan Lawrence is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Financial and J.W. Cole Advisors since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Jonathan Lawrence Wealth Management, Inc. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

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