Andrew M. Padgett

J. W. COLE ADVISORS

SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257

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CRD#: 2303488

Professional summary

Andrew Michael Padgett is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Scottsdale, Arizona and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Andrew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Andrew has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 21, 2011 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 7019 E. Moreland St., Scottsdale, AZ 85257

RIA

CRD#: 112294

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Current

May 9, 2007 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 124583

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

August 28, 2002 - May 9, 2007

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 43100

TEMPE, AZ

Past

May 9, 2002 - October 3, 2011

JOSEPH SEEP & ASSOCIATES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 117256

TEMPE, AZ

Past

July 6, 1998 - August 30, 2002

GAINEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 27968

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

June 24, 1998 - July 6, 1998

GAINEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 27968

Past

May 13, 1997 - July 1, 1998

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 20068

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

January 26, 1993 - May 15, 1997

WADDELL & REED

CRD#: 866

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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)

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.

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

Arizona
(5/9/2007)

IAR

Arizona
(10/21/2011)

California
(5/9/2007)

Florida
(5/9/2007)

Georgia
(5/9/2007)

Idaho
(5/9/2007)

Minnesota
(5/9/2007)

Missouri
(5/9/2007)

Nebraska
(5/9/2007)

Oregon
(7/6/2022)

Utah
(5/9/2007)

Washington
(5/9/2007)

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

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 10/16/2001

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/29/1996

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/22/1993

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/17/1999

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 1/22/1993

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 3/1/2000

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE PROGRAM (3/28/2025)

JWCA 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	29,614
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 7,195,237,282

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Andrew M. Padgett

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Andrew Michael Padgett's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

JOSEPH SEEP & ASSOCIATES, LLC

GAINEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

GAINEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

WADDELL & REED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 10/16/2001

Series 65

Date: 10/29/1996

Series 63

Date: 1/22/1993

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/17/1999

Series 6

Date: 1/22/1993

Series 24

Date: 3/1/2000

FINRA

Current Firm

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

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