William K. Hall

J. W. COLE ADVISORS

San Clemente, CA

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CRD#: 1239549

Professional summary

William Kermit Hall, CFP®, who also goes by Bill Hall, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in San Clemente, California and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in San Clemente, California.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. William has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Bill Hall

Other business activities

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(1) William K. Hall, Inc.; DBA; Not investment related; 251 Avenida Vista Del Oceano, San Clemente, CA 92672; Book Keeping & Payroll; CEO; Start 6/5/1986; 4hours/month, 0 during trading. (2) Mission Hospital Foundation; Not investment related; 27700 Medical Center Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691; Finance Committee; Member; Quarterly board meetings on raising money for the hospital; Started in 2007; 1 hour/month, 0 during trading. (3) William K. Hall; Insurance; Investment related; 251Avenida Vista Del Oceano, San Clemente, CA 92672; Insurance Agent; Start 7/1/1987; 2 hours/month, 0 during trading. (4) Luminous Global Tech LLC; Investment Related; 3257 NW 7th Ave Cir, Miami FL 33127; Breast Cancer Screening Device; Advisor - Key Opinion Leader; Start 8/20/2025; 0 hours/month during trading

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1986

Experience

Current

April 1, 2025 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 112294

San Clemente, CA

Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 124583

San Clemente, CA

Past

November 8, 2024 - April 3, 2025

OSAIC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 171070

SAN CLEMENTE, CA

Past

June 14, 2024 - April 3, 2025

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 23131

SAN CLEMENTE, CA

Past

June 14, 2024 - April 3, 2025

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 23131

SAN CLEMENTE, CA

Past

June 27, 2016 - November 8, 2024

ARBOR POINT ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 165127

San Clemente, CA

Past

February 6, 2001 - June 14, 2024

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 110518

SAN CLEMENTE, CA

Past

February 22, 1991 - June 14, 2024

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 10205

SAN CLEMENTE, CA

Past

October 24, 1989 - January 10, 1991

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 12969

BOSTON, MA

Past

February 24, 1984 - July 8, 1991

IDM SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 10893

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

Arizona
(3/31/2025)

California
(3/31/2025)

IAR

California
(4/1/2025)

Colorado
(3/31/2025)

Georgia
(3/31/2025)

Hawaii
(3/31/2025)

Idaho
(3/31/2025)

Indiana
(3/31/2025)

Missouri
(3/31/2025)

Nevada
(3/31/2025)

Oregon
(10/21/2025)

Tennessee
(4/1/2025)

Texas
(3/31/2025)

Virginia
(3/31/2025)

Washington
(3/31/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/1/1994

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/14/1986

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/18/1984

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 11/29/1984

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE PROGRAM (3/28/2025)

JWCA 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	29,614
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 7,195,237,282

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William K. Hall

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view William Kermit Hall's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

OSAIC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

ARBOR POINT ADVISORS

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

IDM SECURITIES CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 2/1/1994

Series 63

Date: 7/14/1986

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/18/1984

Series 24

Date: 11/29/1984

FINRA

Current Firm

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

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