Mark R. Colgan
J. W. COLE ADVISORS
Pittsford, NY 14534
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CRD#: 2327611
Professional summary
Mark Richard Colgan, CFP®, who also goes by Mark R Colgan, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Pittsford, New York and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Pittsford, New York.
Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Mark has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mark R Colgan
Other business activities
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(1) Montage Wealth Management; DBA; Securities & Financial Planning; 179 Sully's Trail, Pittsford, NY 14534; Not investment related; Owner; Business operations and financial planning; 200 hours/month, 160 hours/month during trading. (2) Colgan Capital; DBA Montage Wealth Management; Securities & Financial planning; 179 Sully's Trail, Pittsford, NY 14534; Not investment related; Owner; Started in March 2004; 200 hours/month, 160 hours/month during trading. (3) KAFL Fixed Insurance; Not investment related'; 179 Sully's Trail, Pittsford, NY 14534; Process fixed insurance and life insurance; Start 2010; 3 hours/month, 3 hours/month during trading. (4) Plan your Legacy; Book Publishing; 179 Sully's Trail Pittsford, NY 14534; Not investment related; Owner; Occasionally edit and re-publish book; Start 3/2011; 1 hour/month, 1 hour/month during trading. (5) Wings for Widows; Financial Planning; Not investment related; 179 Sully's Trail, Pittsford, NY 14534; Volunteer; Pro-bono financial planning for widows; Start 2/2025; 2 hours/month.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1999
Experience
Current
November 6, 2025 - Present
J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 179 Sully's Trail Suite 301 302 & 304, Pittsford, NY, 14534RIA
CRD#: 112294
Pittsford, NY
Current
November 6, 2025 - Present
J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.
Office #1: 179 Sully's Trail Ste 302, Pittsford, NY 14534BD
CRD#: 124583
Pittsford, NY
Past
June 29, 2021 - November 6, 2025
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK
RIA
CRD#: 8032
PITTSFORD, NY
Past
April 25, 2011 - November 6, 2025
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK
BD
CRD#: 8032
PITTSFORD, NY
Past
September 8, 2010 - April 25, 2011
ENSEMBLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 17443
PITTSFORD, NY
Past
May 12, 2004 - April 25, 2011
ENSEMBLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17443
PITTSFORD, NY
Past
May 10, 2004 - December 31, 2006
ENSEMBLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 17443
PITTSFORD, NY
Past
July 21, 1999 - May 21, 2004
KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 566
CLEVELAND, OH
Past
May 18, 1993 - June 26, 1999
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(11/6/2025)
RR
California(11/6/2025)
RR
Colorado(11/6/2025)
RR
Florida(11/6/2025)
RR
Georgia(11/6/2025)
RR
Maine(11/6/2025)
RR
Maryland(11/6/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(11/7/2025)
RR
Montana(11/12/2025)
RR
New Mexico(11/6/2025)
RR
New York(11/6/2025)
IAR
New York(11/6/2025)
RR
North Carolina(11/10/2025)
RR
Oregon(11/6/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/6/2025)
RR
South Carolina(11/6/2025)
RR
Tennessee(11/6/2025)
RR
Texas(11/6/2025)
RR
Virginia(11/6/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 29,614 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 7,195,237,282 |
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Company Information
J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 112294Pittsford, NY 14534TRUST BUT VERIFY
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