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Malcolm S. Mckay

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34202
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CRD#: 2605922
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Professional summary


Malcolm Scott Mckay is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Lakewood Ranch, Florida and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

Malcolm is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Malcolm has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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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)FIXED INSURANCE SALES. (2)MUSICIAN. (3)KINGDOM WEALTH ADVISORY, DBA FOR SECURITIES AND ADVISORY BUSINESS. (4)KINGDOM BUSINESS ALLIANCE, NON INVESTMENT RELATED, 15512 LEMON FISH DRIVE, LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34202, VICE PRESIDENT, 02/19/2021, O HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS. (5) MELALEUCA, NON INVESTMENT RELATED 15512 LEMON FISH DRIVE, LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34202, MARKETING EXECUTIVE, 01/06/2020, 0 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS. (6) THE KATHLEEN BALCIULIS REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST AND THE JANICE L. MCKAY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, INVESTMENT RELATED, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, 15512 LEMON FISH DRIVE, LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34202, 10/17/2022, O HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS. (7) KLEIN ROOFING, LLC, NON INVESTMENT RELATED, 15512 LEMON FISH DRIVE, LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34202, SALES ASSOCIATE, 10/22/2022, 4 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS. (8) Kingdom Family Enterprises, LLC; Truck Leasing Business; Not investment related; 16310 Paynes Mill Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL; Member; I will be in a passive role and act as the lessee of commercial trucks. The maintenance, licensing, dispatch and all related duties are to be handled by a lessor of the trucks; Start 9/13/24; 0 hours/month.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 17, 2010 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 9040 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202Office #2: 8470 Enterprise Circle Suite 300-d, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
RIA
CRD#: 112294
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL
Current

August 30, 2010 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 8470 Enterprise Circle Suite 300-d, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
BD
CRD#: 124583
Lakewood Ranch, FL
Past

April 21, 2009 - September 1, 2010

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

April 13, 2005 - October 10, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

February 28, 2005 - September 1, 2010

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

March 10, 2004 - March 8, 2005

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
ST PETERSBURG, FL
Past

May 19, 1995 - March 8, 2005

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS

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
Florida
(8/30/2010)
IAR
Florida
(9/17/2010)
RR
Georgia
(3/24/2011)
RR
Virginia
(1/3/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/18/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State 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

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Company Information


J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112294Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

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