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Gary F. Shondeck

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
GUNNISON, CO 81230
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CRD#: 2087907
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Professional summary


Gary Francis Shondeck is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Gunnison, Colorado and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Gunnison, Colorado.

Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Gary has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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(1) Shondeck Financial Services & Insurance, Inc.; DBA; Investment Related; 114 North Boulevard Street, Suite 102/105 Gunnison, CO 81230; Sales Representative; To continue to sell insurance products, Life, Health, Disability and Long Term care, to continue to sell investment products as the primary focus; Start 7/1/2023; 80 hours/month during trading. (2) Gary and Karen Shondeck; Not Investment Related; 114 North Boulevard Street Suite 102 and 105, Gunnison, CO 81230???????; Rental for leasing office spaces to Shondeck Financial Service and Insurance, Inc; Property Owner; Start 8/20/2025; 1 hour/month 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

June 29, 2017 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 114 North Boulevard Suite 102, Gunnison, CO 81230Office #2: 214 6th Street #9, Crested Butte, CO 81230
RIA
CRD#: 112294
GUNNISON, CO
Current

June 29, 2017 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 114 North Boulevard Suite 102/105, Gunnison, CO 81230Office #2: 214 6th Street #9, Crested Butte, CO 81230
BD
CRD#: 124583
GUNNISON, CO
Past

March 25, 2017 - June 30, 2017

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
GUNNISON, CO
Past

March 25, 2017 - June 30, 2017

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
GUNNISON, CO
Past

January 2, 2015 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
GUNNISON, CO
Past

January 2, 2015 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
GUNNISON, CO
Past

January 1, 1999 - January 2, 2015

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
GUNNISON, CO
Past

September 7, 1990 - January 2, 2015

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
GUNNISON, CO

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.
RR
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

RR
California
(10/2/2025)
RR
Colorado
(6/29/2017)
IAR
Colorado
(6/29/2017)
RR
Illinois
(4/11/2024)
RR
Kansas
(1/2/2018)
RR
Minnesota
(6/29/2017)
RR
Montana
(2/3/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(9/29/2021)
RR
Texas
(6/29/2017)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/29/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/7/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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#: 112294Gunnison, CO 81230

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