Michael T. Fels

J. W. COLE ADVISORS

Clearwater, FL

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CRD#: 3041599

Professional summary

Michael Todd Fels is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Clearwater, Florida and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Clearwater, Florida.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 9 exams.

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Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1) Fels Wealth Management & Family Office- DBA, Investment Related, 3001 Countryside Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33761, Wealth Management, President, 11/01/2018, 30 hours devoted per month, 30 hours devoted per month during securities trading hours. 2) Fels Wealth Management & Family Office; 3001 Countryside Blvd Clearwater, FL 33761; 11/16/2018; President; Fixed Insurance Sales; 40 hours per month; 40 hours during trading hours

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 22, 2019 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #2: 3001 Countryside Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33761

RIA

CRD#: 112294

Clearwater, FL

Current

November 16, 2018 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 3001 Countryside Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33761

CRD#: 124583

Clearwater, FL

Past

July 22, 2008 - November 20, 2018

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

CLEARWATER, FL

Past

July 18, 2008 - November 20, 2018

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

CLEARWATER, FL

Past

August 18, 2003 - July 29, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7059

CLEARWATER, FL

Past

April 22, 2002 - July 29, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 7059

CLEARWATER, FL

Past

June 15, 1998 - May 8, 2002

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

CRD#: 4

ST. LOUIS, MO

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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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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.

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

Florida
(11/19/2018)

IAR

Florida
(2/22/2019)

Maryland
(12/27/2018)

Pennsylvania
(12/20/2018)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/26/2003

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/19/1998

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/12/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 2/4/2002

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

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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Michael T. Fels

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Todd Fels's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/26/2003

Series 63

Date: 6/19/1998

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/12/1998

Series 9

Date: 2/4/2002

FINRA

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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