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Scott D. Showers

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
Ithaca, MI 48847
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CRD#: 4334391
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Professional summary


Scott David Showers, who also goes by Scott Showers, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Ithaca, Michigan and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Ithaca, Michigan.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Scott has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Scott Showers

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) Newton Showers Wealth Management, LLC; DBA; Financial Planning; Investment Related; 5548 1st Coast Highway, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034; Financial Advisor; Provide planning services for clients and manage day to day operations of the business; Start 6/1/2023; 60 hr/mo during trading. (2) DBA: FOCUS FINANCIAL GROUP; INVESTMENT RELATED; 128 S. Pine River St, Ithaca, MI 48847; FINANCIAL PLANNING; INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES; INSURANCE PRODUCTS; :PRESIDENT; STARTED 07/2018; 160 HRS/MO. (3) Advisors Excel Medicare Solutions; Selling Medicare Supplemental policies; Not investment related; 128 S Pine River St, Ithaca MI 48847; Agent; Speak with clients about need for Medicare Supplemental policy and refer to Advisors Excel Medicare Solutions for processing and sales; Start date 4/5/2024; 2 hours/month during trading hours. (4) Verso Wealth Strategists; DBA; service clients; 5548 1st Coast Highway, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034; Financial Advisor. (5) 168 Wealth Strategists; DBA; Investment Related; 128 S Pine River St, Ithaca MI 48847; Partner / Advisor, Financial Planning; Start 3/28/2025; 160 hours/month during trading. (6) Scott Showers - Author; Not Investment Related; 430 N Ithaca St, Ithaca MI. 48847???????; Writing Content for books; Author; Start 8/1/25; 4 hours/month during trading.

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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®
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Experience


Current

July 20, 2018 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 128 S. Pine River St., Ithaca, MI 48847
RIA
CRD#: 112294
Ithaca, MI
Current

July 20, 2018 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 128 S. Pine River St., Ithaca, MI 48847
BD
CRD#: 124583
Ithaca, MI
Past

September 30, 2010 - August 16, 2018

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
ITHACA, MI
Past

December 11, 2008 - August 16, 2018

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
ITHACA, MI
Past

April 17, 2007 - December 5, 2008

BROKERSXPRESS LLC

BD
CRD#: 127081
ITHACA, MI
Past

November 11, 2004 - May 15, 2007

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
ITHACA, MI
Past

September 9, 2003 - November 9, 2004

FIRST WALL STREET CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13024
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

March 13, 2001 - September 11, 2003

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, 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".
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
(7/20/2018)
RR
Arkansas
(7/20/2018)
RR
California
(7/20/2018)
RR
Florida
(7/20/2018)
RR
Georgia
(7/20/2018)
RR
Illinois
(7/20/2018)
RR
Indiana
(7/20/2018)
RR
Maine
(7/20/2018)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/20/2018)
RR
Michigan
(7/20/2018)
IAR
Michigan
(7/20/2018)
RR
New Jersey
(7/20/2018)
RR
New York
(7/20/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(8/17/2018)
RR
Ohio
(3/27/2023)
RR
Oregon
(2/22/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(7/20/2018)
RR
Tennessee
(1/26/2024)
RR
Texas
(7/20/2018)
IAR
Texas
(8/26/2025)
RR
Virginia
(3/27/2023)
RR
Washington
(7/20/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/31/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 112294Ithaca, MI 48847

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