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Michael Edward Cox

CFP®
CW SECURITIES
KNOXVILLE, TN
·CRD# 2129658·35 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Edward Cox, CFP®, who also goes by Michael E Cox, Mike Cox, is a registered financial advisor currently at CW SECURITIES, LLC located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 72, SIE, Series 7, Series 14, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Michael E Cox, Mike Cox

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner

Years of Experience

35 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CW SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 124496
RIA
BD
1. 8870 Cedar Springs Lane Suite 208, Knoxville, TN 379232. Naples , FL3. 8870 Cedar Spring Lane Suite 208, Knoxville, TN 37923
June 3, 2010 - Present
CW SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 124496
RIA
BD
1. 8870 Cedar Springs Lane Suite 208, Knoxville, TN 379232. 8870 Cedar Springs Lane Suite 208, Knoxville, TN 379233. Naples , FL
March 27, 2003 - Present
CW SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 119312
RIA
Knoxville, TN
June 3, 2010 - November 18, 2011
LANDOAK SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 41123
BD
Knoxville, TN
May 21, 1996 - April 1, 2003
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 265
BD
Montpelier, VT
April 1, 1993 - May 13, 1996
CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.·CRD# 5478
BD
Cincinnati, OH
March 14, 1991 - April 8, 1993

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Current Firm

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CW SECURITIES, LLC

CW SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 124496 / SEC#: 801-135859, 8-65683
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/29/2026 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/22/2026 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2026 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/29/2026 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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).

Contact Information

Main Address

8870 Cedar Springs Lane Suite 208, Knoxville, TN 37923

Mailing Address

8870 Cedar Springs Lane Suite 208, Knoxville, TN 37923

Phone Number

(865) 690-9886

Established

Tennessee since 02/01/2002

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

3

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 8 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (8 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 8 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

JUNE 3 2026 CWS BROCHURE (6/3/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
COX, MICHAEL EDWARDPRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2129658
COLEMAN, NANCY HARRISMINORITY OWNER7027816
HEAD, MONICA REEVESFINOP6691822

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

145

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$113,478,500

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

PRESIDENT OF C W SECURITIES, LLC AND INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN. APPROXIMATELY 85% OF TIME SPENT WITH THIS COMPANY. THE COMPANY IS INVESTMENT RELATED AND MR. COX IS COMPENSATED BY FEES. Mr. Cox is an Insurance Agent . Mr. Cox has appointments with various insurance companies and requires less then 5% of his time. He is compensated by insurance commissions. Mr. Cox is sole proprietor of Capital Wealth Management, LLC located in Knoxville, TN. This entity is used to pay Mr. Cox expenses and is not securities related. Less than 5% of time is dedicated to this entity.

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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".
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CW SECURITIES, LLC

CW SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 124496 / SEC#: 801-135859, 8-65683
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/29/2026 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/22/2026 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2026 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/29/2026 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(9/3/2003)
RR
Florida
(12/10/2009)
IAR
Florida
(9/21/2026)
RR
Georgia
(9/9/2011)
RR
Maryland
(5/25/2023)
IAR
Maryland
(6/26/2024)
RR
Michigan
(9/3/2003)
RR
North Carolina
(5/28/2008)
RR
Tennessee
(3/28/2003)
IAR
Tennessee
(6/3/2010)
RR
Texas
(10/3/2022)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Mar 2010About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Apr 1991About the Series 63 exam

Series 72 — Government Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1991About the Series 7 exam

Series 14 — Compliance Officer Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 14 exam

Series 51 — Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jun 2009About the Series 51 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Dec 1996About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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