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Randall Levi Nakamura

Randall L. Nakamura

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
NEPTUNE BEACH, FL 32266
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CRD#: 2977410
Randall Levi Nakamura

Professional summary


Randall Levi Nakamura, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Randy Nakamura, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Neptune Beach, Florida and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Neptune Beach, Florida.

Randall is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Randall has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Randy Nakamura

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) DBA - SWELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT; INVESTMENT RELATED; 446 THIRD STREET, NEPTUNE BEACH, FL 32266; INVESTMENTS AND FIXED INSURANCE INCLUDING MEDICAL, HEALTH, P&C; PRESIDENT; 02/2020; 160 HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED; 160 HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. (2) Notary Public; not investment related; 446 Third Street Neptune Beach FL 32266; commissioned with the State of Florida; start date 10/28/2020. (3) Kailani Capital LLC; Not investment related; 446 Third Street, Neptune Beach, FL 32266; Real Estate; President; Start 8/1/2024; 2 hours/month during trading. (4) Penman One Five LLC; Not investment related; 1522 Penman Road, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250; Building ownership, office space lessor; General partner; Providing equity into the purchase, occasional simple tasks such as showing of an open office to a potential tenant, ordering/dropping off office supplies, etc; Start 9/24/25; 2 hours/month during trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2007

Experience


Current

March 4, 2020 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 446 3rd Street, Neptune Beach, FL 32266
RIA
CRD#: 112294
NEPTUNE BEACH, FL
Current

February 28, 2020 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 446 3rd Street, Neptune Beach, FL 32266
BD
CRD#: 124583
Neptune Beach, FL
Past

October 2, 2002 - March 3, 2020

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
Neptune Beach, FL
Past

September 30, 2002 - March 3, 2020

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
Neptune Beach, FL
Past

March 7, 2001 - September 18, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

March 7, 2001 - September 18, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 1, 1999 - February 9, 2001

ELECTRONIC TRADING GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37453
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 26, 1998 - February 16, 1999

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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
(2/28/2020)
IAR
Florida
(3/4/2020)
RR
Georgia
(2/28/2020)
RR
Kentucky
(2/28/2020)
RR
New York
(3/30/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/29/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 4/30/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader 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#: 112294Neptune Beach, FL 32266

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