Donovan D. Ritter

J. W. COLE ADVISORS

Irvine, CA 92614

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CRD#: 2810360

Professional summary

Donovan Denny Ritter, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Irvine, California.

Donovan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Donovan has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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(1) Ritter Financial & Insurance Services, Inc.; Not investment Related; 17875 Von Karman, Ste 150, Irvine, CA 92614; Fixed Life, Disability, Annuity &LTC; Owner/President; Sales and underwriting for life, disability, annuities and LTC; Start in 2008; 5-10 hours/month, 5 hours/month during trading. (2) Ironstone Wealth Planning; DBA for JWCA business; 17875 Von Karman, Ste 150, Irvine, CA 92614; Not investment related; President; Start 10/28/2025; 40 hours/month, 40 hours/month during trading.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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ChFC^®

Chartered Financial Consultant

CLU^®

Chartered Life Underwriter

Experience

Current

November 3, 2025 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 17875 Von Karman Ste 150, Irvine, CA 92614

RIA

CRD#: 112294

Irvine, CA

Past

November 21, 2017 - February 28, 2018

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 152622

Irvine, CA

Past

September 2, 2014 - December 2, 2014

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 7717

IRVINE, CA

Past

September 2, 2014 - November 3, 2025

SPECTRUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 135530

PRESCOTT, AZ

Past

September 2, 2014 - November 1, 2017

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717

IRVINE, CA

Past

September 8, 2009 - September 12, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Past

September 8, 2009 - September 12, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Past

November 15, 2004 - September 8, 2009

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

RIA

CRD#: 12969

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Past

November 15, 2004 - October 13, 2009

ASSOCIATED PLANNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY INC

RIA

CRD#: 104790

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Past

May 6, 2004 - September 8, 2009

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 12969

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Past

April 5, 2001 - June 1, 2004

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Past

February 15, 2001 - March 30, 2001

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 46173

NEW YORK, NY

Past

September 15, 1999 - February 7, 2001

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

CRD#: 8158

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

December 3, 1996 - July 30, 1999

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

CRD#: 8158

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

December 3, 1996 - February 7, 2001

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

MILWAUKEE, WI

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".

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)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Arizona
(11/6/2025)

IAR

California
(11/3/2025)

IAR

Texas
(11/3/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/8/2004

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/9/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 11/1/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/2/2002

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/2/1996

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 3/31/2005

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE PROGRAM (3/28/2025)

JWCA 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	29,614
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 7,195,237,282

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Donovan D. Ritter

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Donovan Denny Ritter's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

SPECTRUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

ASSOCIATED PLANNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY INC

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/8/2004

Series 63

Date: 12/9/1996

SIE

Date: 11/1/2017

Series 7

Date: 8/2/2002

Series 6

Date: 12/2/1996

Series 24

Date: 3/31/2005

Current Firm

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

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