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Curtis A. Wharton

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
Marion, IL 62959
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CRD#: 3014021
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Professional summary


Curtis Allen Wharton is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Marion, Illinois and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Marion, Illinois.

Curtis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Curtis has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, 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) PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCE PRODUCER (NON SECURITIES RELATED)AT TAYLOR DODD AND WOOD INSURANCE-COMMISSION BASE PAY AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR "1099". SINCE 3/2014. 20 HRS PER WEEK ON ALL BUSINESS ACTIVITY. (2) MIDLAND NAT'L LIFE. SIOUX FALLS, SD. INS PROD SALES. INV-REL. AGENT. SINCE 10/04. 1 HR/MTH, ALL DURING TRADE HRS. (3) WHARTON ENTERPRISES, LTD; ENTITY ESTABLISHED FOR TAX PURPOSES. (4) D.O.T. Outdoor, LLC; Non-investment related; 4400 Pintail Ln, Creal Springs, IL 62922; Billboard lease/advertising; Consultant; Start 4/11/2022; 0 hour/month. (5) Wharton Enterprises, Ltd (my S-Corp); DBA; Investment Related; 106 S Vicksburg St, Marion, IL 62959; Financial Advisor/Representative; Financial Advisor services, Investment management; Start 6/1/2023; 160 hrs/mo durng 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 6, 2010 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 106 S Vicksburg Street, Marion, IL 62959
RIA
CRD#: 112294
Marion, IL
Current

May 5, 2010 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 106 S Vicksburg St, Marion, IL 62959
BD
CRD#: 124583
Marion, IL
Past

June 27, 2003 - May 12, 2010

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 421
HERRIN, IL
Past

April 24, 2000 - May 12, 2010

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
HERRIN, IL
Past

March 20, 1998 - May 2, 2000

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 20, 1998 - May 2, 2000

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
Illinois
(5/5/2010)
IAR
Illinois
(5/6/2010)
RR
Kentucky
(12/14/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/18/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser 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#: 112294Marion, IL 62959

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