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Robert Kaffey

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CRD#: 262991
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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.

Robert Kaffey, who also goes by Harold Kaflowitz, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1970. Robert had worked at 23 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 27 and Series 4 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Harold Kaflowitz

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

January 5, 2011 - September 17, 2014

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112294
BOYNTON BEACH, FL
Past

September 17, 2010 - September 17, 2014

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
BOYNTON BEACH, FL
Past

July 26, 2006 - September 17, 2010

LASALLE ST. INVESTMENT ADVISORS, L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 109701
WEST SENECA, NY
Past

November 14, 2005 - September 17, 2010

LASALLE ST SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 7191
WEST SENECA, NY
Past

May 21, 2004 - November 14, 2005

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY
Past

November 21, 2003 - January 5, 2007

ROBERT KAFFEY & ASSOCIATES

RIA
CRD#: 126323
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY
Past

February 22, 2002 - May 21, 2004

MAIN STREET MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 547
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 1, 2001 - February 22, 2002

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

August 1, 1990 - February 8, 2001

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

May 18, 1990 - August 2, 1990

TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6359
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 14, 1988 - May 18, 1990

JONATHAN ALAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15914
Past

April 5, 1988 - July 28, 1988

WESTMORELAND CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11469
Past

May 12, 1986 - July 25, 1988

NORTH AMERICAN INVESTMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7568
Past

November 20, 1985 - May 23, 1986

STEVEN ANDREW & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16082
Past

April 18, 1985 - January 1, 1986

BRODIS SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 1135
Past

July 14, 1983 - April 8, 1985

EMPIRE NATIONAL SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7361
Past

August 10, 1977 - April 18, 1983

FITTIN, CUNNINGHAM & LAUZON, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6866
Past

November 4, 1974 - September 8, 1977

FIRST JERSEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6621
Past

August 6, 1974 - December 1, 1974

MAYFLOWER SECURITIES CON INC

BD
CRD#: 1000007
Past

July 6, 1973 - October 12, 1974

ILICOB SALES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4252
Past

September 19, 1972 - August 24, 1973

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305
Past

June 2, 1970 - October 27, 1972

PIEDMONT CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 711
Past

April 9, 1970 - March 12, 1976

CIP, INC. C/O GALPEER, ALTUS & KARP

BD
CRD#: 439

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/6/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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

Red Flags


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Company Information


J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112294

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