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Sharon D. Hallax

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL
Lakeland, FL
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CRD#: 2343703
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Professional summary

Sharon D Hallax, who also goes by Sharon Dianne Diehl, Sharon Diehl Hallax, Sharon Dianne Reiser, is a registered financial professional currently at J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Lakeland, Florida.

Sharon is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Sharon has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24, Series 28, Series 51 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Sharon Dianne Diehl | Sharon Diehl Hallax | Sharon Dianne Reiser

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 25, 2026 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
Lakeland, FL
Past

September 8, 2021 - June 30, 2025

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

April 23, 2018 - March 3, 2020

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

January 6, 2012 - March 20, 2018

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
TAMPA, FL
Past

December 14, 2011 - January 19, 2012

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

November 5, 2008 - December 21, 2009

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43177
BRANDON, FL
Past

March 5, 2004 - November 7, 2008

FIRST FOUNDERS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 128624
TAMPA, FL
Past

September 18, 2002 - April 21, 2004

STONEX SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18456
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 8, 2002 - October 3, 2002

CAPWEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30002
GREELEY, CO
Past

June 6, 1994 - March 18, 2002

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

May 3, 1993 - June 6, 1994

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Florida
(3/25/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/25/2005
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/20/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/10/2003
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 4/30/1993
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 8/26/2009
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 28
Date: 7/21/2005
Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 51
Date: 2/24/2005
Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 6/30/1997
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

JC
J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.
J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 124583 / SEC#: , 8-65698

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway Suite 450, Tampa, FL 33634
Mailing Address
4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway 4th Floor, Tampa, FL 33634
Phone number
(813) 935-6776
Established
Florida since 10/14/2002
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
JWC WEALTH PARTNERSOWNER
FUSSA OCASIO, FERNANDOCFO/FINOP2471569
LOFGREN, KURT WALKERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3048472
PACK, TODD JAMESCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2795590
WEST, EUGENEDESIGNATED MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL/ROSFP2059974
WOOD, ROBERT JULIANTREASURER/SECRETARY/GP/CEO3217809

Disclosures

Regulatory Event1
Arbitration1

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Company Information

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 124583Lakeland, FL

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