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Riad Shanawany

Riad Shanawany

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
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CRD#: 3184981
Riad Shanawany

Professional summary


Riad Shanawany, CFP®, who also goes by Rudy Shanawany, Rudy Shay, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Coral Springs, Florida.

Riad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Riad has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Rudy Shanawany | Rudy Shay

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) FIXED INSURANCE UNDER NAME OF PRIME ASSET REALTY AND APPROPRIATE REAL ESTATE LICENSE. (2) MYRIAD CAPITAL OWNER - FIXED INSURANCE SALES AND REAL ESTATE SALES; 5850 Coral Ridge, Unit 303, Coral Springs, FL 33076. (3) A) BNI BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL B) NONINVESTMENT RELATED C) SHERATON HOTEL D) NETWORKING GROUP E) 10/1/2016 F) GROWTH COORDINATOR G) 1 HR/MONTH H) 01 HR/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS I) CALL APPLICATIONS REFERENCES TO VERIFY INFORMATION J) NO CLIENT INVOLVEMENT K) NO COMPENSATION. (4) A. NOONY MANAGEMENT B. NONINVESTMENT RELATED C. RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS D. MANAGEMENT OF PERSONAL FAMILY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS E. MANAGER F. 10/2016 G. 1 HOUR PER MONTH. (5) CEO Nexus - non-investment related - roundtable discussions to discuss best practices - 5/2/18 - member - 3 hours per month - 2 during trading hours. (6) CITADEL TRUST, LLC - INVESTMENT RELATED - 5850 CORAL RDIGE DRIVE UNIT 302 CORAL SPRINGS, FL - RENTAL PROPERTY - 7/12/19 - LESS THAN 1 HR PER MONTH. (7) BizGrowAdvisors; Not investment related; Business Coaching; 5850 Coral Ridge, Unit 303, Coral Springs, FL 33076; President/Founding Member; Business coaching and mentoring, Guide business owners in their work goals, this could be business strategies, leadership skills or mindset; Start 6/1/2023; 2 hours/month during trading. (8) Leading Peers; Not investment related; Boca Raton, FL; Business peer to peer with other CEOs; Member, attend a monthly meeting; Start 6/1/2025; 4 hours/month during trading hours.

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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: 2010

Experience


Current

August 5, 2011 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 6750 N. Andrews Ave Suite 200, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309Office #2: 13696 Highway 441 Suite 200, Lady Lake, FL 32159Office #3: 5850 Coral Ridge Unit 303, Coral Springs, FL 33076
RIA
CRD#: 112294
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Current

July 21, 2011 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #2: 13710 Us 441 Suite 200a, Lady Lake, FL 32159Office #3: 6750 N. Andrews Ave Suite 200, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
BD
CRD#: 124583
Coral Springs, FL
Past

October 10, 2001 - July 27, 2011

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
PLANTATION, FL
Past

October 9, 2001 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 9, 2001 - July 27, 2011

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
PLANTATION, FL
Past

October 4, 1999 - June 22, 2001

ADVEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10
HARTFORD, CT
Past

April 5, 1999 - September 16, 1999

BAXTER BANKS & SMITH, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 40771
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

April 5, 1999 - December 3, 1999

WINDSOR STREET CAPITAL, LP

BD
CRD#: 34171
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
California
(8/3/2011)
RR
Connecticut
(1/30/2014)
RR
Florida
(8/1/2011)
IAR
Florida
(8/5/2011)
RR
Georgia
(10/12/2011)
RR
Illinois
(7/17/2017)
RR
Indiana
(5/2/2013)
RR
New York
(8/14/2013)
RR
North Carolina
(7/16/2018)
RR
Oregon
(8/22/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/3/2011)
RR
South Carolina
(1/13/2021)
IAR
Texas
(8/26/2025)
RR
Virginia
(8/11/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/7/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State 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

Red Flags


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Company Information


J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112294Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

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