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Don W. Salter

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
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CRD#: 2218601
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Professional summary


Don Wesley Salter is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Shreveport, Louisiana and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Don is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Don has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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. 11/03/2016 - SALTER INVESTMENTS LLC/ REAL ESTATE RENTAL/ 1%/ SHREVEPORT, LA. 2. 9/29/2017 - Providence Investments, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - Started 04/01/2016 - 1 Hour Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading. 3. 6/13/2018 - No Business Name - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Start Date:05/25/2018 - 1 Hours Per Month/0 Hours During Trading. Committee meetings to discuss budgets and expense reports. 4. 01/01/2001 - Open Door Bible Church 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, Finance Chairman - Non-Investment Related - 950 Swan Lake Road, Bossier City, LA 71111 - Started 01/01/2001 - 1 Hour Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading. 5. 11/06/2015 - No Business Name - Non-Investment Related - At 846 Robards Street, Shreveport, LA 71105 - Continuing Tutorship - Start Date:11/06/2015 - 360 Hours Per Month/0 Hours During Trading. Total care of our adult disabled child. 6. 1/06/2017 - No Business Name - Non-Investment Related - At 846 Robards Street, Shreveport, LA 71105 - Independent Administrator of Glenda T. Salter Estate - Start Date:01/06/2017 - 5 Hours Per Month/0 Hours During Trading. Disposal of Intestate Property of Glenda T. Salter (parent).

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

June 29, 2018 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 7330 Fern Avenue Suite 401, Shreveport, LA 71105
RIA
CRD#: 112294
SHREVEPORT, LA
Current

June 29, 2018 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 7330 Fern Avenue Suite 401, Shreveport, LA 71105
BD
CRD#: 124583
Shreveport, LA
Past

November 3, 2016 - July 30, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SHREVEPORT, LA
Past

November 3, 2016 - July 30, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SHREVEPORT, LA
Past

July 2, 2014 - November 22, 2016

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112294
SHREVEPORT, LA
Past

July 1, 2014 - November 22, 2016

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
Shreveport, LA
Past

May 30, 2008 - July 2, 2014

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SHREVEPORT, LA
Past

January 3, 2007 - July 9, 2014

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
SHREVEPORT, LA
Past

August 21, 2002 - January 3, 2007

FFP ADVISORY SERVICES INC

RIA
CRD#: 110778
SHREVEPORT, LA
Past

February 23, 1994 - May 30, 2008

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16337
SHREVEPORT, LA
Past

May 11, 1992 - December 10, 1993

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

May 11, 1992 - February 3, 1994

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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
Alabama
(1/5/2021)
RR
Arizona
(6/29/2018)
RR
Arkansas
(6/29/2018)
RR
Florida
(6/29/2018)
RR
Illinois
(3/11/2020)
RR
Louisiana
(6/29/2018)
IAR
Louisiana
(7/20/2018)
RR
Texas
(6/29/2018)
IAR
Texas
(10/22/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/29/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 112294Shreveport, LA 71105

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