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Steven O. Meglio

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
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CRD#: 4578670
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Professional summary


Steven Othello Meglio is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Pine Brook, New Jersey and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Pine Brook, New Jersey.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Steven has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 27 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) Meglio Group PC; not investment related; President/owner - start date 1/1/1993; 28 Bloomfield Ave, Suite 100, Pine Brook, NJ 07058; accounting practice; 130 hours per month, all during trading. 2) 2085 Realty Partners LLC/ASE LLC; not investment related; member - start date 7/13/2004; 130 Devon Road Essex Fells, NJ 07021; commercial real estate investment; 1 hour per month, 0 hours during trading. 3) 74 Passiac Avenue LLC; not investment related; member - start date 12/29/2008; 28 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 100, Pine Brook, NJ 07058; real estate investment (apartments), review maintenance & financials; 2 hours per month, 0 during trading. 4) 21-25 Bloomfield Avenue LLC; not investment related; member - start date 7/2/2015; 28 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 100, Pine Brook, NJ 07058; real estate investment, office building development; 2 hours per month, 0 during trading. 5) R Deal Holdings LLC; not investment related; member - start date 1/24/2011; 28 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 100, Pine Brook, NJ 07058; real estate investment, review maintenance & financials; 1 hour per month, 0 during trading. 6) 60 Roseland Avenue LLC; not investment related; member - start date 2/8/2008; 28 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 100, Pine Brook, NJ 07058; real estate investment - office, oversee property maintenance; 1 hour per month, 0 during trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 29, 2021 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 28 Bloomfield Avenue Suite 100, Pine Brook, NJ 07058
RIA
CRD#: 112294
Pine Brook, NJ
Current

April 28, 2021 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 28 Bloomfield Ave Suite 100, Pine Brook, NJ 07058
BD
CRD#: 124583
Pine Brook, NJ
Past

August 24, 2020 - May 4, 2021

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
Chatham, NJ
Past

August 21, 2020 - May 4, 2021

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
Chatham, NJ
Past

August 4, 2017 - December 31, 2020

FCG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 281165
CHATHAM, NJ
Past

February 22, 2010 - December 23, 2020

FCG ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 40633
CHATHAM, NJ
Past

December 12, 2006 - February 23, 2010

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Past

October 8, 2002 - November 28, 2006

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
BAYONNE, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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

IAR
New Jersey
(4/29/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(4/30/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/31/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
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

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Company Information


J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112294Pine Brook, NJ 07058

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