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Scott W. Shaw

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
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CRD#: 3053613
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Professional summary


Scott William Shaw, who also goes by Scott W Shaw, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Scott has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Scott W Shaw

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)INSURANCE SERVICES (2) FLIS TRUSTEE; FAMILY TRUST; STARTED 12/1/14; DUTIES: HELP SURVIVING SPOUSE UNDERSTAND THE USE OF THE TRUST AND THE INVESTMENTS IN THE TRUST; ADDRESS: VERITAS STRATEGIES 18 N. MAIN STREET SUITE 210 DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901 (3) A)VERITAS STRATEGIES B) NON-INVESTMENT RELATED C) 18 N MAIN ST, SUITE 205 D) RENTAL SPACE TO LOCAL CPA F) 04/2017 G) 0 HRS/MO H) 0 TRADING HRS I) COLLECTING RENT, SCHEDULING CONFERENCE ROOM - IF NEEDED J) OFFICER/DIRECTOR (4) A) STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS B) INVESTMENT RELATED C) 18 N MAIN STREET, SUITE 210, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901 D) ACTIVITY IS FOR STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS E) INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR F ) 09/01/2017 G) 1 HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED H) 1 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING DEVOTED I) PROVIDE SUITABLE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE ATTORNEYS REQUESTING THIS FOR THEIR CLIENT'S STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT (5)Shaw Enterprises, Inc.; Non-Investment Related; Address: 5 Stone Barn Ct., Doylestown, PA 18901; Consumer product distribution; Officer; Start Date: 6/17/2020; 0 hours per month; no duties or responsibilities, spouse operates business. (6) Calvary Chapel Central Bucks Church; Not investment related; 150 East Butler Pike, Chalfont PA 18914; Chairperson of Financial Council; I head up the Financial Advisory Council at our church, we will be receiving additional contributions toward a new building fund, I will be answering questions to members who want to contribute and explaining ideas such as Donor Advised Funds, Qualified Charitable Distributions, gifting of appreciated stock, etc.; Start 4/1/24; 0 hours/month.

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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

January 14, 2015 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 18 North Main Street Suite 210, Doylestown, PA 18901
RIA
CRD#: 112294
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Current

January 14, 2015 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 18 North Main Street Suite 210, Doylestown, PA 18901
BD
CRD#: 124583
Doylestown, PA
Past

March 25, 2011 - January 28, 2015

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Past

May 3, 1999 - January 28, 2015

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Past

June 29, 1998 - May 3, 1999

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
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
Arizona
(1/14/2015)
RR
California
(3/27/2020)
RR
Colorado
(1/4/2016)
RR
Connecticut
(1/14/2015)
RR
Delaware
(1/14/2015)
RR
Florida
(1/14/2015)
RR
Kentucky
(1/23/2015)
RR
Maryland
(1/14/2015)
RR
Michigan
(2/10/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(8/28/2018)
RR
New Jersey
(1/14/2015)
RR
New Mexico
(1/14/2015)
RR
New York
(1/14/2015)
RR
North Carolina
(1/14/2015)
RR
Ohio
(1/14/2015)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/14/2015)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/14/2015)
RR
South Carolina
(5/11/2016)
RR
Texas
(1/14/2015)
IAR
Texas
(10/31/2025)
RR
Virginia
(1/14/2015)
RR
Washington
(9/23/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/14/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/24/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
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
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#: 112294Doylestown, PA 18901

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