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J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Enterprise

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

Total advisors

490

Across 206 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

1967 Lincoln Way

White Oak PA 15132

Advisors at this office

6

Advisors at this office

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Jason L

Series 63, Series 65

White Oak, PA

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Jason Laux is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2019 and has been involved with Synergy Financial since 2013. Outside of his advisory roles, he is the owner and president of Synergy Group, Inc., where he manages operations and human resources, and he also presents courses and administers the website pghretirementcourses.com. 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 managers, and multiple managed account solutions using various investment approaches.

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

Series 63, Series 65

White Oak, PA

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Samuel Coccia Jr. is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Global Financial Private Capital, LLC, GF Investment Services, LLC, and he has been involved with Coccia Group, Inc. since 2012. Outside of advising, he serves as a trustee for First Evangelical Free Church and works as an on-ice hockey referee. 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 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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Peter F

Series 63, Series 65

White Oak, PA

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Peter Fasciano is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Synergy Group and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also the owner of YGQ Financial LLC, a business focused on record keeping and tax filing. 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, 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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Justin S

Series 65

White Oak, PA

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Justin Stoupis is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2025. He has four years of experience at J.W. Cole Financial, Inc., and previously operated a business called MyFitnessKitchen. Outside of advising, he is involved with Synergy Group, Inc. in a client service and advisor support role. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions with discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

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

Series 65

White Oak, PA

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Stephen Ross is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors since 2019. Ross is also involved with Synergy Group as a marketing director, where he has worked since 2014. 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, financial planning, third-party manager access, 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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Terrence J

Series 65, Series 63

White Oak, PA

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Terrence Judy is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked previously at Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in teaching college-level non-credit courses and serves on the boards of two Christian organizations. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, model- and manager-based strategies, and offers access to various custodial platforms and digital advice providers.

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