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Stephen J. Wright

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL
State College, PA 16801
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CRD#: 3277568
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Professional summary


Stephen John Wright is a registered financial professional currently at J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in State College, Pennsylvania.

Stephen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Stephen has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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(1) STEPHEN WRIGHT/ INVESTMENT RELATED/ FIXED INSURANCE/ INSURANCE BROKER OR AGENT/ 30-40 HOURS PER MONTH. (2) DIVERSIFIED ASSET PLANNERS/ INVESTMENT RELATED/ DOING BUSINESS AS (DBA) COMPANY NAME / MARKETING NAME (3) A) RENTAL PROPERTY (VACATION HOME) B) NON-INVESTMENT RELATED C) RENTING OUR VACATION HOME FOR SIX WEEKS EACH SUMMER (JULY AND AUGUST) D) HOME OWNER E) 07/15/2017 F) 5 HOURS PER MONTH G) 0 HOURS DURING TRADING PER MONTH H) PREPARE THE HOME FOR RENTAL EACH SEASON. CONTRACT WITH LOCAL REAL ESTATE COMPANY TO HANDLE THE RENTAL BOOKINGS AND COLLECTION OF RENT.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 3, 2007 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 1524 W College Ave Ste 1, State College, PA 16801
BD
CRD#: 124583
State College, PA
Past

July 8, 2016 - December 31, 2022

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112294
State College, PA
Past

September 28, 1999 - January 9, 2007

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
STATE COLLEGE, PA
Past

August 19, 1999 - January 9, 2007

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
STATE COLLEGE, PA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Alaska
(1/3/2023)
RR
California
(6/14/2024)
RR
Colorado
(8/2/2016)
RR
Delaware
(2/3/2020)
RR
Florida
(1/3/2007)
RR
Georgia
(1/3/2007)
RR
Illinois
(1/2/2008)
RR
Maryland
(1/3/2007)
RR
Michigan
(9/19/2007)
RR
Montana
(1/9/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(1/3/2007)
RR
New York
(9/19/2012)
RR
North Carolina
(1/2/2008)
RR
Ohio
(6/4/2021)
RR
Oklahoma
(10/17/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/3/2007)
RR
Tennessee
(6/4/2013)
RR
Utah
(9/19/2007)
RR
Virginia
(1/3/2007)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/2/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/11/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


JC
J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.
J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 124583 / SEC#: , 8-65698

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway Suite 450, Tampa, FL 33634
Mailing Address
4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway 4th Floor, Tampa, FL 33634
Phone number
(813) 935-6776
Established
Florida since 10/14/2002
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
JWC WEALTH PARTNERSOWNER
FUSSA OCASIO, FERNANDOCFO/FINOP2471569
LOFGREN, KURT WALKERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3048472
PACK, TODD JAMESCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2795590
WEST, EUGENEDESIGNATED MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL/ROSFP2059974
WOOD, ROBERT JULIANTREASURER/SECRETARY/GP/CEO3217809

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1
Arbitration1

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Company Information


J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 124583State College, PA 16801

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