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James W. Cole

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CRD#: 1713345
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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.

James Weldon Cole, who also goes by Donny Cole, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. James had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Donny Cole

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Past

November 4, 2013 - September 2, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

RIA
CRD#: 31012
Woodtsock, GA
Past

September 13, 2013 - September 2, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

BD
CRD#: 31012
Woodtsock, GA
Past

September 5, 2012 - January 17, 2013

NESTWISE LLC

RIA
CRD#: 164466
SMYRNA, GA
Past

July 9, 2012 - September 13, 2012

VERITAT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 147947
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 9, 2011 - September 27, 2011

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 10, 2011 - September 27, 2011

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 21, 2010 - January 26, 2011

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 20, 2010 - January 26, 2011

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 9, 2010 - November 30, 2010

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 7, 2009 - October 29, 2010

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 4, 2008 - July 1, 2009

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 9, 2004 - March 3, 2006

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 21, 2000 - April 4, 2008

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

December 16, 1993 - March 4, 1996

MONEY CONCEPTS CAPITAL CORP

BD
CRD#: 12963
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/21/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/29/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/20/2000
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

FT
FINANCIAL TELESIS INC
FINANCIAL TELESIS INC | JHW FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. | FINANCIAL TELESIS, INC. | FINANCIAL TELESIS INC.

CRD#: 31012 / SEC#: 801-63974, 8-45304

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

Main Address
4340 Redwood Highway Suite B-75, San Rafael, CA 94903
Mailing Address
4340 Redwood Highway Suite B-75, San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone number
(415) 526-2759
Established
California since 11/01/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (7 States and Territories)

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Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV 2A (3/31/2014)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
COLLINS, ELIZABETH SARAHPRESIDENT, CFO, FINOP, CCO4714831
WILLIAMS, JAMES HOUSTONPRINCIPAL1482414

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Company Information

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

CRD#: 31012

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