David B. Cottrell

J. W. COLE ADVISORS

Clearwater, FL 33761

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CRD#: 4080311

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.

Aliases

None

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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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 5, 2026 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 2535 Landmark Dr Ste 103, Clearwater, FL 33761Office #2: 1016 Ponce De Leon Blvd Ste 3, Clearwater, FL 33756

RIA

CRD#: 112294

Clearwater, FL

Current

August 3, 2026 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 1016 Ponce De Leon Blvd Ste 3, Belleair, FL 33756Office #2: 2535 Landmark Drive #103, Clearwater, FL 33761

CRD#: 124583

Belleair, FL

Past

April 7, 2020 - August 6, 2026

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 46173

TAMPA, FL

Past

April 1, 2020 - August 6, 2026

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 46173

TAMPA, FL

Past

May 21, 2019 - March 13, 2020

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

Tulsa, OK

Past

September 18, 2017 - May 6, 2019

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

Tulsa, OK

Past

September 18, 2017 - March 13, 2020

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

Tulsa, OK

Past

April 4, 2017 - September 21, 2017

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 1137

Tulsa, OK

Past

April 3, 2017 - September 21, 2017

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137

Tulsa, OK

Past

July 29, 2016 - April 4, 2017

TRADINGBLOCK

RIA

CRD#: 128605

Broken Arrow, OK

Past

March 4, 2016 - April 4, 2017

TRADINGBLOCK

CRD#: 128605

CHICAGO, IL

Past

August 15, 2013 - September 3, 2014

TRADINGBLOCK

CRD#: 128605

CHICAGO, IL

Past

September 30, 2008 - September 21, 2011

BROKERSXPRESS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 127081

BROKEN ARROW, OK

Past

September 30, 2008 - September 21, 2011

BROKERSXPRESS LLC

CRD#: 127081

BROKEN ARROW, OK

Past

October 5, 2004 - October 29, 2008

FIRST MIDWEST SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 21786

BROKEN ARROW, OK

Past

September 30, 2004 - October 29, 2008

FIRST MIDWEST SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 21786

BROKEN ARROW, OK

Past

January 7, 2003 - October 13, 2004

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 43100

BROKEN ARROW, OK

Past

December 5, 2002 - October 13, 2004

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 43100

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

August 23, 2000 - December 12, 2002

FFP ADVISORY SERVICES INC

RIA

CRD#: 110778

BROKEN ARROW, OK

Past

December 8, 1999 - December 12, 2002

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 16337

CHESTERFIELD, MO

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".

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)

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

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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

Alabama
(8/3/2026)

California
(8/3/2026)

Delaware
(8/3/2026)

Florida
(8/3/2026)

IAR

Florida
(8/5/2026)

Indiana
(8/3/2026)

Iowa
(8/3/2026)

North Carolina
(8/3/2026)

Oklahoma
(8/3/2026)

South Carolina
(8/3/2026)

Tennessee
(8/3/2026)

Virginia
(8/3/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 5/13/2016

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/20/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/14/1999

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: 4/9/2007

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 62

Date: 7/5/2000

Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/7/1999

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative 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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David B. Cottrell

Professional summary

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view David Brandon Cottrell's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

TRADINGBLOCK

TRADINGBLOCK

TRADINGBLOCK

BROKERSXPRESS LLC

BROKERSXPRESS LLC

FIRST MIDWEST SECURITIES, INC.

FIRST MIDWEST SECURITIES, INC.

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

FFP ADVISORY SERVICES INC

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 5/13/2016

Series 65

Date: 12/20/1999

Series 63

Date: 12/14/1999

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/9/2007

Series 62

Date: 7/5/2000

Series 6

Date: 12/7/1999

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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