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Michael E. Cox

CW SECURITIES
Knoxville, TN 37923
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CRD#: 2129658
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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.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael E Cox | Mike Cox

Other business activities


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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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

June 3, 2010 - Present

CW SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 8870 Cedar Springs Lane Suite 208, Knoxville, TN 37923Office #2: 8870 Cedar Spring Lane Suite 208, Knoxville, TN 37923
RIA
BD
CRD#: 124496
Knoxville, TN
Current

March 27, 2003 - Present

CW SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 8870 Cedar Springs Lane Suite 208, Knoxville, TN 37923Office #2: 8870 Cedar Springs Lane Suite 208, Knoxville, TN 37923
RIA
BD
CRD#: 124496
Knoxville, TN
Past

June 3, 2010 - November 18, 2011

CW SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 119312
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

May 21, 1996 - April 1, 2003

LANDOAK SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 41123
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

April 1, 1993 - May 13, 1996

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past

March 14, 1991 - April 8, 1993

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5478
CINCINNATI, OH

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
Alabama
(9/3/2003)
RR
Florida
(12/10/2009)
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)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/26/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 72
Date: 1/2/2023
Government Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CS
CW SECURITIES, LLC
CW SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 124496 / SEC#: , 8-65683

Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/26/2024 Approved)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/28/2010 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2022 Conditional Restricted)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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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

FINRA licenses (9 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


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

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts224
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 103,539,085

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Company Information


CW SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 124496Knoxville, TN 37923

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