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John Pappas

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CRD#: 1593954
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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.

John Pappas III, who also goes by John Pappas, Johnny Pappas III, Johnny Pappas, John Papps, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. John had worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John Pappas | Johnny Pappas Iii | Johnny Pappas | John Papps

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


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None

Experience


Past

June 9, 2014 - April 9, 2018

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
Tampa, FL
Past

January 25, 2010 - June 2, 2014

WELLINGTON SHIELDS & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 149021
SARASOTA, FL
Past

October 10, 2006 - January 29, 2010

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
TAMPA, FL
Past

June 9, 2003 - October 10, 2006

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
TAMPA, FL
Past

March 1, 1999 - June 11, 2003

SHIELDS & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 11053
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 9, 1998 - March 3, 1999

RETIREMENT FOUNDATIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43631
GREAT NECK, NY
Past

January 18, 1995 - November 5, 1998

J. B. HANAUER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 6958
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Past

June 18, 1991 - December 21, 1994

DONALD & CO. SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 7776
TINTON FALLS, NJ
Past

January 11, 1991 - June 28, 1991

PCI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25728
Past

December 19, 1989 - January 25, 1991

JOSEPHTHAL & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3227
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 12, 1989 - January 1, 1990

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15609
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

November 9, 1989 - December 21, 1989

J F LOWE & COMPANY INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 11830
Past

April 21, 1989 - April 16, 1990

WILLIAM M. CADDEN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 16363
Past

December 12, 1988 - September 13, 1991

MONMOUTH INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14047
Past

July 6, 1988 - December 15, 1988

KOBER FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 17551
Past

August 14, 1987 - July 16, 1988

MARSHALL DAVIS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16278
Past

January 8, 1987 - August 15, 1987

F.D. ROBERTS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 693

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: 11/23/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


JC
J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.
J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 124583 / SEC#: , 8-65698

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway Suite 450, Tampa, FL 33634
Mailing Address
4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway 4th Floor, Tampa, FL 33634
Phone number
(813) 935-6776
Established
Florida since 10/14/2002
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
JWC WEALTH PARTNERSOWNER
FUSSA OCASIO, FERNANDOCFO/FINOP2471569
LOFGREN, KURT WALKERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3048472
PACK, TODD JAMESCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2795590
WEST, EUGENEDESIGNATED MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL/ROSFP2059974
WOOD, ROBERT JULIANTREASURER/SECRETARY/GP/CEO3217809

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1
Arbitration1

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Company Information


J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 124583

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