Karl M. Mclead

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL

Clearwater, FL 33765

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CRD#: 2072165

Professional summary

Karl Michael Mclead Jr, CFP®, who also goes by Karl Michael Mclead, is a registered financial professional currently at J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Clearwater, Florida.

Karl is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Karl has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

Karl Michael Mclead

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

July 14, 2017 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 50 S Belcher Road Suite 122, Clearwater, FL 33765

CRD#: 124583

Clearwater, FL

Past

August 15, 2017 - December 31, 2018

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 112294

Palm Harbor, FL

Past

March 5, 2009 - July 14, 2017

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2225

PALM HARBOR, FL

Past

December 1, 2008 - July 14, 2017

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 2225

PALM HARBOR, FL

Past

March 10, 1997 - February 3, 2009

ADVANCED FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 142062

PALM HARBOR, FL

Past

July 11, 1996 - December 2, 2008

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 7461

PALM HARBOR, FL

Past

July 11, 1996 - December 2, 2008

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 7461

PALM HARBOR, FL

Past

July 20, 1990 - July 10, 1996

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

July 20, 1990 - July 10, 1996

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

Alabama
(7/22/2025)

Colorado
(8/31/2023)

Connecticut
(5/28/2024)

Florida
(7/14/2017)

Georgia
(7/14/2017)

Massachusetts
(7/14/2017)

Michigan
(8/31/2023)

Minnesota
(8/21/2025)

Missouri
(2/24/2022)

North Carolina
(8/31/2023)

Ohio
(7/14/2017)

Tennessee
(7/14/2017)

Texas
(7/14/2017)

Washington
(7/14/2017)

West Virginia
(7/14/2017)

Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/15/1994

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/18/1990

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

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

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
JWC WEALTH PARTNERS	OWNER
FUSSA OCASIO, FERNANDO	CFO/FINOP	2471569
LOFGREN, KURT WALKER	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	3048472
PACK, TODD JAMES	CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	2795590
WEST, EUGENE	DESIGNATED MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL/ROSFP	2059974
WOOD, ROBERT JULIAN	TREASURER/SECRETARY/GP/CEO	3217809

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	1
Arbitration	1

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Karl M. Mclead

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Aliases

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

Experience

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

ADVANCED FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, INC.

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 7/15/1994

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/18/1990

FINRA

Current Firm

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Contact information

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

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