Tucson, AZ 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
310 S. Williams Blvd, Suite 180
Tucson AZ 85711
Advisors at this office
3
Advisors at this office
Steven F
Series 63, Series 65
Tucson, AZ
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Steven Foster is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tucson, Arizona. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Advisors, he worked at LPL Financial and VOYA Financial Advisors. He is also the founder and owner of Foster Financial Services LLC and Foster Wealth Management, and he provides life insurance products as a licensed agent. J.W. Cole Advisors is a national SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.
Nicholas B
Series 63, Series 65
Tucson, AZ
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Nicholas Bodmer is an advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. based in Tucson, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.W. Cole, he worked at Sword Health and Paycor. 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 digital advice for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis, model or manager-based strategies, and provides access to multiple custodial platforms and third-party investment advisers.
Matthew E
Series 65, Series 63
Tucson, AZ
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Matthew Edwards is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J. W. Cole Advisors, Edwards worked at LPL Financial and Foster Financial Services. He also served in law enforcement with the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office and the Ukiah Police Department. Edwards is a licensed life insurance agent and provides life insurance as part of his financial planning services. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to various third-party investment platforms. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts using a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.
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