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David Brandon Cottrell

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
Clearwater, FL
·CRD# 4080311·27 years experience

Professional Summary

David Brandon Cottrell is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Clearwater, Florida and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Belleair, Florida. David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. David has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 62 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

27 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 112294
RIA
1. 2535 Landmark Dr Ste 103, Clearwater, FL 337612. 1016 Ponce De Leon Blvd Ste 3, Clearwater, FL 33756
August 5, 2026 - Present
J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.·CRD# 124583
BD
1. 1016 Ponce De Leon Blvd Ste 3, Belleair, FL 337562. 2535 Landmark Drive #103, Clearwater, FL 33761
August 3, 2026 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 46173
RIA
Tampa, FL
April 7, 2020 - August 6, 2026
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 46173
BD
Tampa, FL
April 1, 2020 - August 6, 2026
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
Tulsa, OK
May 21, 2019 - March 13, 2020
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
Tulsa, OK
September 18, 2017 - May 6, 2019
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Tulsa, OK
September 18, 2017 - March 13, 2020
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1137
RIA
Tulsa, OK
April 4, 2017 - September 21, 2017
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1137
BD
Tulsa, OK
April 3, 2017 - September 21, 2017
TRADINGBLOCK·CRD# 128605
RIA
Broken Arrow, OK
July 29, 2016 - April 4, 2017
TRADINGBLOCK·CRD# 128605
BD
Chicago, IL
March 4, 2016 - April 4, 2017
TRADINGBLOCK·CRD# 128605
BD
Chicago, IL
August 15, 2013 - September 3, 2014
BROKERSXPRESS LLC·CRD# 127081
RIA
Broken Arrow, OK
September 30, 2008 - September 21, 2011
BROKERSXPRESS LLC·CRD# 127081
BD
Broken Arrow, OK
September 30, 2008 - September 21, 2011
FIRST MIDWEST SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 21786
RIA
Broken Arrow, OK
October 5, 2004 - October 29, 2008
FIRST MIDWEST SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 21786
BD
Broken Arrow, OK
September 30, 2004 - October 29, 2008
QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION·CRD# 43100
RIA
Broken Arrow, OK
January 7, 2003 - October 13, 2004
QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION·CRD# 43100
BD
Minneapolis, MN
December 5, 2002 - October 13, 2004
FFP ADVISORY SERVICES INC·CRD# 110778
RIA
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August 23, 2000 - December 12, 2002
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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 - SEC (11/23/2001 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (12/4/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (12/5/2001 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway Suite 450, Tampa, FL 33634

Phone Number

(813) 935-6776

# of Employees

550

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE PROGRAM (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

31,247

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$8,247,916,891

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Other business activities

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1. Direct Insurance Sales; Investment Related; 2535 Landmark Dr, Ste 103, Clearwater, FL 33761; Insurance Sales; Insurance Agent; 04/2022; 10 hrs/mo; 10 hrs/mo during trading hrs; Life, disability, long-term care and annuity research, recommendations, and ongoing monitoring and management for/with clients. 2) AnchorPoint Wealth Management LLC; Investment Related; 2535 Landmark Dr, Ste 103, Clearwater, FL 33761; DBA name used for marketing purposes; Owner; 12/2025; 40 hrs/mo; 40 hrs/mo during trading hrs; Provide financial advice to clients.

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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 - SEC (11/23/2001 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (12/4/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (12/5/2001 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(8/3/2026)
RR
California
(8/3/2026)
RR
Delaware
(8/3/2026)
RR
Florida
(8/3/2026)
IAR
Florida
(8/5/2026)
RR
Indiana
(8/3/2026)
RR
Iowa
(8/3/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(8/3/2026)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/3/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(8/3/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(8/3/2026)
RR
Virginia
(8/3/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed May 2016About the Series 66 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1999About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 2007About the Series 7 exam

Series 62 — Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2000

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1999About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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