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Craig N. Towle

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
TAMPA, FL 33634
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CRD#: 2029337
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Professional summary


Craig Nelson Towle is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Tampa, Florida.

Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Craig has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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(1) JWC Wealth Management; DBA; Investment Related; 4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway, Tampa, FL 33634; Investment Services; Owner; Start 1/1/24; 5 hours/month during trading. (2) Freedom65; Not investment related; 1745 Sanctuary Place, PO Box 1145 Crystal Beach, FL 34681; Investment in Tax & Wealth Practice; 25% owner; Start 12/1/24; 4 hours/monthly during trading. (3) The Property Group of Central Florida; Not investment related; 2753 State Road 580, Ste 202; Clearwater, FL 33761; P/T; Board Member of my HOA; Start 4/16/25; 0 hours during trading. (4) JWC Wealth Partners; Investment Related; Investment Services; 4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway, Tampa, FL 33634; Owner; Start 1/1/24; 140 hours/month during trading. (5) The Excellent Owl LLC; Not investment related; 2973 W SR 434, Suite 300, Longwood, FL 32779; Real Estate Holding; Member; Start 4/16/25; 0 hours during trading. (6) Freedom 35 Office Venture LLC; Not investment related; 2973 W SR 434, Ste 300, Longwood, FL 32779; Office space LLC; Member; Start 1/7/25; 0 hours 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

December 20, 2016 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway Suite 450, Tampa, FL 33634
RIA
CRD#: 112294
TAMPA, FL
Past

February 6, 2003 - October 20, 2005

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

July 23, 2001 - February 5, 2002

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

November 12, 1999 - January 3, 2017

SYNERGY CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115919
CRYSTAL BEACH, FL
Past

August 14, 1996 - August 30, 1999

RTE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39623
RYDAL, PA
Past

February 27, 1992 - December 13, 1995

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
FORT WASHINGTON, PA
Past

April 24, 1990 - January 16, 1992

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

April 24, 1990 - January 16, 1992

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI

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
Florida
(12/20/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/29/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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#: 112294Tampa, FL 33634

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