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Robert J. O'carroll

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
SAN MARCOS, CA 92069
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CRD#: 2170060
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Professional summary


Robert Joseph O'carroll, who also goes by Robert Joseph Ocarroll, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in San Marcos, California and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in San Marcos, California.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Robert has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


Robert Joseph Ocarroll

Other business activities


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.
(1) O'Carroll Financial Planning; DBA; Investment Related; 1786 Savannah Way, San Marcos, CA 92069; President; Start 6/9/2025; 40 hours during trading. (2) SAN MARCOS LUTHERAN CHURCH ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE; ADVISING CHURCH ON INVESTMENT MATTERS AS PART OF A COMMITTEE; DUTIES: COMMITTEE MEMBER; 2 HOURS PER MONTH; O HRS DURING TRADING; START DATE: 5/10/2013. (3) Family Trust; non-investment related; San Marcos, CA; Trustee; 1/18/2010. (4) O'Carroll Investment Management, Inc; 1786 Savannah Way San Marcos, CA 92069; Owner/President; Start Date 3/1/2023; Entity to receive commissions through. (5) Cancer for College; Not investment Related; 1050 University, Suite E 107 #705, San Diego, CA 92103; Treasurer; Quarterly financial statement review. Strategic Planning. Participation at fundraising events; Start 4/1/2019; 4 hours/month .

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

May 10, 2013 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 1786 Savannah Way, San Marcos, CA 92069
RIA
CRD#: 112294
SAN MARCOS, CA
Current

May 10, 2013 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
SAN MARCOS, CA
Past

June 10, 2009 - May 10, 2013

FINANCIAL ADVISERS OF AMERICA, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142170
SAN MARCOS, CA
Past

June 9, 2009 - May 10, 2013

FINANCIAL ADVISERS OF AMERICA, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142170
SAN MARCOS, CA
Past

December 8, 2005 - May 26, 2009

NEXCORE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 134727
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 25, 2005 - January 20, 2009

ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107975
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 5, 2004 - May 26, 2009

NEXCORE CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31893
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 11, 1991 - July 18, 1997

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX

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
Arizona
(5/10/2013)
RR
California
(5/10/2013)
IAR
California
(5/10/2013)
RR
Florida
(7/6/2022)
RR
Idaho
(1/21/2025)
RR
Michigan
(2/25/2021)
RR
Nevada
(5/10/2013)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/22/2024)
RR
New York
(6/30/2023)
RR
Oregon
(8/4/2015)
RR
Texas
(10/27/2023)
RR
Virginia
(1/2/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/16/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 112294San Marcos, CA 92069

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