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Vernon G. Stewart

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
GREENCASTLE, IN 46135
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CRD#: 1319855
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Professional summary


Vernon Grant Stewart, who also goes by Grant Stewart, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Greencastle, Indiana.

Vernon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Vernon has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Grant Stewart

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
(1) North Salem Wealth Strategies; DBA; 101 E Washington Street, Greencastle, IN 46135; Financial Advisor and Insurance Agent; Provide investment advice to small business owners, individuals, families. Provide insurance products and solutions to bank customers/ZLife insurance/annuities/ long term care insurance; Start 7/7/2023; 160 hrs./mo., 160 hrs./mo. during trading (80 hrs./mo. dedicated to insurance). (2) Advantage Financial Group - DBA, Investment Related, 101 E Washington Street, Greencastle, IN 46135 (3) Ernst & Roth, Non-Investment Related, 101 E Washington Street, Greencastle, IN 46135, Engineered Cost Segregation Studies, Solicitor, 2007, 4 hours per month devoted, 4 hours per month devoted during securities trading hours, solicit the services of Ernst & Roth Financial clients who own commercial real estate (4) Office Rental; Not investment related; 101 East Washington, IN, Owner; I own the building and the bank is renting the space; Start 8/1/2001; 1 hr./mo. during trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 17, 2019 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 101 E Washington Street, Greencastle, IN 46135
RIA
CRD#: 112294
GREENCASTLE, IN
Past

January 25, 2018 - September 17, 2019

ADVANTAGE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 146236
Greencastle, IN
Past

October 27, 2017 - November 30, 2017

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
GREENCASTLE, IN
Past

January 9, 2013 - November 1, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
GREENCASTLE, IN
Past

June 20, 2003 - November 1, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
GREENCASTLE, IN
Past

April 3, 1998 - June 30, 2003

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

May 1, 1990 - April 3, 1998

AEGON USA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 13302
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

November 21, 1984 - May 17, 1990

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

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


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(3/8/2022)
IAR
Indiana
(9/17/2019)
IAR
Texas
(10/22/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/19/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/30/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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#: 112294Greencastle, IN 46135

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