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Tim R. Gerds

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
Hubertus, WI 53033
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CRD#: 2651778
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Professional summary


Tim Russell Gerds, who also goes by Tim R Gerds, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Hubertus, Wisconsin and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Hubertus, Wisconsin.

Tim is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Tim has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Tim R Gerds

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) WEALTH FREEDOM ADVISORS, LLC/ DBA; INVESTMENT RELATED; 3060 HUBERTUS ROAD, HUBERTUS, WI 53033 D. INVESTMENTS; PRESIDENT; 5/01/2015; 160 HRS, 160 TRADING HRS/MONTH; FINANCIAL ADVISOR/OPERATIONS; OFFICER/DIRECTOR POSITION. (2) FIXED INSURANCE-THROUGH VARIOUS CARRIERS; AGENT. (3) Wealth Freedom Legacy Group LLC; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; 213 Sterling Ct. Genoa City, Wi 53128; Estate Planning consulting; Consultant; 5/9/2022; 10H per month, 10H during trading hours. (4) The Super Patch Co; Direct Marketing of Holistic Patches; Not investment related; 350 Britannia Rd, Unit #1, WI; Associate; Start 5/1/24; 4 hours/month during trading.

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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

May 11, 2015 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 3060 Hubertus Road, Hubertus, WI 53033
RIA
CRD#: 112294
Hubertus, WI
Current

May 1, 2015 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
Hubertus, WI
Past

March 8, 2006 - May 5, 2015

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17868
CEDARBURG, WI
Past

November 5, 2002 - May 5, 2015

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17868
CEDARBURG, WI
Past

July 21, 1997 - November 4, 2002

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 21, 1997 - November 4, 2002

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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
Arizona
(7/13/2015)
RR
California
(5/1/2015)
RR
Colorado
(5/1/2015)
RR
Florida
(5/1/2015)
RR
Illinois
(5/1/2015)
RR
Michigan
(5/1/2015)
RR
New York
(5/1/2015)
RR
North Carolina
(5/1/2015)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/1/2015)
RR
Washington
(8/6/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/1/2015)
IAR
Wisconsin
(5/11/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/25/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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

Red Flags


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Company Information


J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112294Hubertus, WI 53033

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