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Steven P. Ford
J. W. COLE ADVISORS
Chatham, NJ 07928
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CRD#: 1444439
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Professional summary
Steven Patrick Ford, who also goes by Steven Patrick Ford, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Chatham, New Jersey.
Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Steven has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Steven Patrick Ford
Other business activities
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(1) DBA - Ford Fowler Wealth Management; investment related; member - start date 4/12/2021; wealth management; 1 Main Street Suite 202A Chatham, NJ 07928; 200 hours per month, 120 hours during trading. (2) Five Corners, LLC; not investment related; partner - start date 1/1/2010; 1 Main Street Suite 202A Chatham, NJ 07928; bookkeeping & payroll for staff; 1 hour per month, 0 during trading. (3) DROF Enterprises LLC; not investment related; partner - start date 1/1/2005; 114 Beechwood Road Summit, NJ 07901; family LLC, no activity; 0 hours per month. (4) Loving the Bad Man; not investment related; silent limited partner - start date 2012; 114 Beechwood Road Summit, NJ 07901; start up film; no activity; 0 hours per month. (5) R-Deal Holdings LLC; not investment related; silent limited partner - start date 2008; 114 Beechwood Road Summit, NJ 07901; real estate LLC; no activity; 0 hours per month. (6) Excision Bio Therapeutics; not investment related; silent limited partner - start date 2014; 114 Beechwood Road Summit, NJ 07901; HIV therapy research; no activity; 0 hours per month. (7) Way of Life Athletics; not investment related; silent limited partner - start date 2014; 114 Beechwood Road Summit, NJ 07901; apparel; no activity; 0 hours per month. (8) Bluestone Lane Coffee; not investment related; silent limited partner - start date 2015; 114 Beechwood Road Summit, NJ 07901; food & beverage; no activity; 0 hours per month. (9) Summit Mens Lacrosse Alumni Association; not investment related; board member - start date 2008; 114 Beechwood Road Summit, NJ 07901; boys high school lacrosse; no activity; 0 hours per month. (10) Summit Area YMCA Emeritus Board; not investment related; board member - start date 2010; 114 Beechwood Road Summit, NJ 07901; YMCA; no activity; 0 hours per month. (11) Hollston Group LLC; Real Estate; Not Investment Related; 1805 Route 35 S, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ; Silent Partner; Start 9/1/23; 0 hours spent.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 29, 2021 - Present
J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 1 Main Street #202, Chatham, NJ 07928RIA
CRD#: 112294
Chatham, NJ
Past
September 24, 2020 - May 4, 2021
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Chatham, NJ
Past
August 21, 2020 - May 4, 2021
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
Chatham, NJ
Past
June 20, 2016 - December 31, 2020
FCG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 281165
CHATHAM, NJ
Past
January 21, 2011 - March 23, 2016
FCG ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 40633
CHATHAM, NJ
Past
December 4, 2009 - September 18, 2020
FCG ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 40633
CHATHAM, NJ
Past
June 2, 2004 - December 4, 2009
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15296
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Past
June 2, 2004 - December 4, 2009
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15296
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Past
June 16, 2003 - June 6, 2005
LANGDON FORD FINANCIAL
RIA
CRD#: 127102
EAST HANOVER , NJ
Past
June 20, 2002 - June 16, 2004
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 10410
E HANOVER, NJ
Past
December 17, 1985 - October 19, 1992
HOME LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4184
Past
December 17, 1985 - June 16, 2004
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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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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
New Jersey(4/29/2021)
IAR
Texas(8/26/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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
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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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