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Debra B. Blair

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CRD#: 2539204
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Debra B Blair, who also goes by Debra Lynn Bakewell, Debbie Blair, Debra Bakewell Blair, Debra Lynn Blair, was a registered financial professional .

Debra is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. Debra had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Debra Lynn Bakewell | Debbie Blair | Debra Bakewell Blair | Debra Lynn Blair

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

June 10, 2022 - March 22, 2023

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
WHITE OAK, PA
Past

August 8, 2019 - May 19, 2022

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 136300
BROOKLYN, OH
Past

August 12, 2015 - August 9, 2019

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
MONROEVILLE, PA
Past

November 26, 2014 - June 30, 2015

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

September 9, 2009 - March 11, 2014

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

November 25, 2008 - September 2, 2009

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

March 14, 2008 - November 5, 2008

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
HOPWOOD, PA
Past

March 8, 2005 - December 31, 2007

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
MCMURRAY, PA
Past

August 19, 1998 - January 25, 2005

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

February 20, 1998 - July 28, 1998

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

September 3, 1996 - May 2, 1997

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 31, 1995 - September 10, 1996

MARSH & MCLENNAN SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 556
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 2, 1995 - August 17, 1995

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/22/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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#: 124583

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