Melissa S. Jones
DOUGLAS W. JONES ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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CRD#: 1390408
Professional summary
Melissa Shaw Jones, CFP®, who also goes by Melissa Shaw Armstrong, Melissa Shaw, is a registered financial advisor currently at DOUGLAS W. JONES ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. located in Lake Forest, California and J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Lake Forest, California.
Melissa is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Melissa has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Melissa Shaw Armstrong | Melissa Shaw
Other business activities
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1. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT ACCENT INSURANCE BROKERAGE DISABILITY, FIXED ANNUITIES, LIFE/ACCIDENT/HEALTH, LONG-TERM CARE FROM BUSINESS ADDRESS FOR 20 WKDY & 5 EVE/WKND HRS/WK SINCE 5/1986. 2. INVESTMENT ADVISOR DOUGLAS W. JONES ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES, INC FROM BUSINESS ADDRESS FOR 10 WKDY & 4 EVE/WKND HRS/WK SINCE 1/1998. 3. WROTE A BOOK ON THE OREGON TRAIL HISTORY AND CREATED A WEB SITE TO GO WITH IT. WWW.THETALEOFTHETRAIL.ORG. 2HRS/WK & 10HRS EVENING & WKENDS SINCE 2006 4. THE FINANCIAL COUNSELOR NOTEBOOK PERSONAL FINANCIAL ORGANIZER. www.FinancialCounselorNotebook.co FOR 10 WKDY & 2 EVE/WKND HRS/WK SINCE 1/2000. 5. ACCENT INSURANCE BROKERAGE APPROVED WITH THE STATE TO TEACH FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR LICENSED INSURANCE PRODUCERS FOR 1 WKDY & 1 EVE/WKND HRS/WK SINCE 2/2000. 6. DISTRIBUTOR WITH YOUNG LIVING OUT OF UTAH AROMATHERAPY OILS FOR 1HR/WK &1HR EVENING & WKENDS SINCE 1/1996 7. WRITER AND STORY TELLER FOR 1 WKDY & 1 EVE/WKND HR/WK SINCE 1/1996. 8. OWNER RENTAL PROPERTY LAKE FOREST, CA FOR 4 WKDY & 3 EVE/WKND HRS/WK SINCE 1/2006. 9.I AM A NOTARY PUBLIC FOR USE AS NEEDED. 10) All American Mom; not investment related; start date 2/1/2021 - author; 26477 Rancho Parkway South Lake Forest, CA 92630; Maintaining a web site, writing and editing; 2 hours per month, 0 during trading.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1988
Experience
Current
February 28, 2000 - Present
DOUGLAS W. JONES ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 26477 Rancho Parkway South, Lake Forest, CA 92630RIA
CRD#: 112862
Lake Forest, CA
Current
February 15, 2013 - Present
J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 26477 Rancho Parkway South, Lake Forest, CA 92630RIA
CRD#: 112294
LAKE FOREST, CA
Current
February 15, 2013 - Present
J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.
Office #1: 26477 Rancho Parkway South, Lake Forest, CA 92630BD
CRD#: 124583
Lake Forest, CA
Past
May 3, 2006 - February 21, 2013
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15840
LAKE FOREST, CA
Past
March 22, 1992 - November 2, 2006
WALNUT STREET ADVISERS INC
RIA
CRD#: 109903
LAGUNA HILLS, CA
Past
April 24, 1991 - February 21, 2013
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15840
LAKE FOREST, CA
Past
May 7, 1990 - April 26, 1991
TRANSAMERICA SECURITIES SALES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 17970
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
May 7, 1990 - April 26, 1991
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
September 10, 1987 - December 31, 1989
TRANSAMERICA SECURITIES SALES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 17970
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
September 10, 1987 - December 31, 1989
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
November 17, 1986 - September 1, 1987
UNIFIED SECURITY ASSETS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17304
Past
July 3, 1986 - February 4, 1987
CONSECO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 629
Past
October 29, 1985 - July 3, 1986
SOUTHWESTERN MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 3461
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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.RR
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
IAR
California(2/28/2000)
RR
California(2/15/2013)
RR
Colorado(8/11/2020)
RR
Montana(6/15/2021)
RR
Nevada(8/7/2015)
RR
Oregon(2/15/2013)
RR
Washington(6/20/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 29,614 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 7,195,237,282 |
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