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James E. Mathias

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CRD#: 1180474
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

James Edward Mathias III, who also goes by James Edward Mathias, Jim Mathias, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. James had worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Edward Mathias | Jim Mathias

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

July 31, 2018 - December 31, 2019

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112294
Southfield, MI
Past

July 31, 2018 - December 31, 2019

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
Southfield, MI
Past

November 1, 2017 - August 2, 2018

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

November 1, 2017 - August 2, 2018

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

February 19, 2013 - November 1, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18697
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

January 31, 2013 - November 1, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

May 31, 2012 - February 20, 2013

FOCUS FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 160454
BINGHAM FARMS, MI
Past

January 17, 2012 - June 25, 2012

FOCUS FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 126970
BINGHAM FARMS, MI
Past

October 30, 2010 - December 31, 2011

FOCUS FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 126970
BINGHAM FARMS, MI
Past

November 21, 2005 - February 5, 2013

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
BINGHAM FARMS, MI
Past

November 21, 2005 - February 5, 2013

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
BINGHAM FARMS, MI
Past

March 26, 2004 - September 8, 2005

FOCUS FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 126970
BINGHAM FARMS, MI
Past

January 1, 2004 - November 29, 2005

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
BINGHAM FARMS, MI
Past

January 1, 2004 - November 29, 2005

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
BINGHAM FARMS, MI
Past

January 8, 2003 - January 1, 2004

IFG ADVISORY SERVICES INC

RIA
CRD#: 105316
BINGHAM FARMS, MI
Past

March 1, 2000 - January 2, 2004

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 19, 1998 - March 1, 2000

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
APPLETON, WI
Past

June 16, 1995 - October 19, 1998

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

May 5, 1992 - June 16, 1995

MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8292
LARGO, FL
Past

January 23, 1990 - May 15, 1992

OLD SLIP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7360
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 20, 1987 - December 2, 1989

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

July 24, 1985 - December 4, 1986

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
Past

September 20, 1983 - June 11, 1985

SENTRY EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5069

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
JW
J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.
ESHBACH RETIREMENT PLANNING | TILCHIN ASSET MANAGEMENT | JONATHAN ROBERTS ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | JONATHAN ROBERTS ADVISORY GROUP | JAFFE TILCHIN INVESTMENT PARTNERS | J.W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. | J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112294 / SEC#: 801-60722

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/23/2001 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/4/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2001 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/18/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/21/1992
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


JW
J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.
ESHBACH RETIREMENT PLANNING | TILCHIN ASSET MANAGEMENT | JONATHAN ROBERTS ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | JONATHAN ROBERTS ADVISORY GROUP | JAFFE TILCHIN INVESTMENT PARTNERS | J.W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. | J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112294 / SEC#: 801-60722

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/23/2001 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/4/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2001 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway Suite 450, Tampa, FL 33634
Mailing Address
Phone number
(813) 935-6776
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
512

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE PROGRAM (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts29,614
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,195,237,282

Red Flags


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Company Information


J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112294

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