Eric B. Smith
J. W. COLE ADVISORS
JACKSONVILLE, FL
CRD#: 3037048
Professional summary
Eric Brian Smith JR., CFP®, who also goes by Brian Smith Jr, E Brian Smith Jr, Eric B Jr Smith, Eric Brian Smith Jr, Eric Brian Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Jacksonville, Florida and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Jacksonville, Florida.
Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Eric has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Inheritance
Budgeting
Socially Responsible Investing
Insurance Planning
Retirement Planning
Retirement Income Management
Investment Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Brian Smith Jr | E Brian Smith Jr | Eric B Jr Smith | Eric Brian Smith Jr | Eric Brian Smith
Other business activities
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(1) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT (DISABILITY, FIXED ANNUITIES, LIFE/ACCIDENT/HEALTH, LONG-TERM CARE) 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS WEEKLY, 2 NON SECURITIES TRADING HOURS WEEKLY, START DATE 5/1998 (2) JACKSONVILLE JAYCEES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - BOARD OF DIRECTORS / COMMUNITY SERVICE / RAISING MONEY AND VOTING ON HOW IT IS SPENT / 15 MINUTES PER WEEK / NO COMPENSATION (3)SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP; DBA; SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP; Investment Related; 4117 Shoal Creek Lane E, Jacksonville FL 32225 (4) JACKSON POLICE & FIRE PENSION FUND; ONE WEST ADAMS STREET, STE 100, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202; INVESTMENT RELATED; CHAIRMAN; PENSION FUND; START MARCH 2016; 4 HRS PER MONTH, 4 HRS DURING TRADING; PROVIDE ADVICE TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES. (5) Jacksonville Police & Fire Pension Fund; Investment Related; 1 West Adams Street, Suite 100; Jacksonville, FL 32202; Board of Trustees; Approval of annual fund audit and actuary report, deciding on disability and retirement applications from plan members, investing assets in the plan in accordance with the plan's investing policy statement, approving investment recommendations from plan's investment consultants; Start6/30/2024; 3 hours/month during trading.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2007
Experience
Current
February 28, 2014 - Present
J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 112294
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Current
March 14, 2011 - Present
J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 124583
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past
October 21, 2004 - March 18, 2011
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15840
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past
August 26, 2004 - September 24, 2004
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
April 18, 2002 - September 1, 2004
HIGH MARK SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 42467
LAKELAND, FL
Past
May 21, 1998 - April 19, 2002
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
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
Alabama(8/23/2024)
RR
Florida(3/14/2011)
IAR
Florida(2/28/2014)
RR
Georgia(2/5/2024)
RR
Kentucky(9/26/2018)
RR
Missouri(8/28/2013)
RR
New Jersey(10/30/2025)
RR
North Carolina(2/10/2014)
RR
Ohio(3/21/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania(6/5/2024)
RR
South Carolina(10/20/2025)
RR
Tennessee(8/9/2016)
RR
Texas(12/18/2018)
RR
Vermont(9/6/2023)
RR
Virginia(11/14/2012)
Exams
State Security Law 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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 29,614 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 7,195,237,282 |
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