Patti D. May

J. W. COLE ADVISORS

SAN RAMON, CA 94583

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CRD#: 2038886

Professional summary

Patti Diane May, who also goes by Patti D May, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in San Ramon, California.

Patti is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Patti has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Patti D May

Other business activities

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PATTI D. MAY - SELF EMPLOYED INSURANCE AGENT SALE OF FIXED ANNUITIES & LIFE INSURANCE 25 HOURS PER WEEK MAY FINANCIAL SERVICES - DBA

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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

April 17, 2019 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 254 Lander Place, San Ramon, CA 94583

RIA

CRD#: 112294

SAN RAMON, CA

Past

June 10, 2015 - April 23, 2019

GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 132070

SAN RAMON, CA

Past

August 13, 2008 - October 31, 2014

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

CONCORD, CA

Past

June 29, 2007 - August 13, 2008

PENSION PLANNERS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 14068

SACRAMENTO, CA

Past

December 16, 2003 - July 2, 2007

AMERICAN INVESTORS COMPANY

CRD#: 38

SAN RAMON, CA

Past

March 16, 2001 - December 4, 2003

BRECEK & YOUNG ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 40395

FOLSOM, CA

Past

July 15, 1999 - March 6, 2001

DONAHUE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 24330

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

November 23, 1994 - December 19, 1994

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 11173

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

November 22, 1993 - July 20, 1999

SIGNATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 19061

BOSTON, MA

Past

April 5, 1990 - December 14, 1993

FREEMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

CRD#: 6722

SAN MATEO, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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

California
(4/17/2019)

IAR

Texas
(8/26/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/26/2015

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/6/1991

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/31/2014

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 4/4/1990

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE PROGRAM (3/28/2025)

JWCA 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	29,614
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 7,195,237,282

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Patti D. May

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Patti Diane May's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

PENSION PLANNERS SECURITIES, INC.

AMERICAN INVESTORS COMPANY

BRECEK & YOUNG ADVISORS, INC.

DONAHUE SECURITIES, INC.

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

SIGNATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

FREEMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/26/2015

Series 63

Date: 9/6/1991

SIE

Date: 10/31/2014

Series 6

Date: 4/4/1990

Current Firm

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

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