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Gail L. Leonard

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
TAMPA, FL 33634
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CRD#: 4607047
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Professional summary


Gail Lyn Leonard, who also goes by Gail Lyn Unneland, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Tampa, Florida and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Tampa, Florida.

Gail is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Gail has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gail Lyn Unneland

Other business activities


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A) EXCELLENT REALTY, LLC B) REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT/HOLDING CO C) GENERAL PARTNER IN FAMILY LLC - WE OWN BUILDING WHERE MY HUSBAND'S OFFICE IS LOCATED - START DATE: 1995 - NO DUTIES D) ZERO HOURS MONTHLY / ZERO TRADING HOURS (2) A) FIXED INSURANCE SALES B) 3/24/14 C) 5-6 HOURS PER MONTH (3) PROFESSION DESIGNATION: RICP� (RETIREMENT INCOME CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL)

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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

December 22, 2011 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway Suite 450, Tampa, FL 33634
RIA
CRD#: 112294
TAMPA, FL
Current

November 15, 2011 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 4301 Anchor Plaza Pkwy. Suite 450, Tampa, FL 33634
BD
CRD#: 124583
Tampa, FL
Past

August 12, 2009 - November 16, 2011

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

November 21, 2007 - October 10, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
ST PETERSBURG, FL
Past

December 20, 2005 - November 16, 2011

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST PETERSBURG, FL
Past

January 31, 2005 - December 14, 2005

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

March 11, 2003 - August 23, 2004

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS

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
(5/25/2017)
RR
California
(4/20/2020)
RR
Colorado
(2/6/2025)
RR
Florida
(11/15/2011)
IAR
Florida
(12/22/2011)
RR
Georgia
(8/26/2015)
RR
Idaho
(2/6/2025)
RR
Illinois
(2/14/2014)
RR
Louisiana
(8/7/2019)
RR
Maryland
(2/6/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/4/2017)
RR
Michigan
(2/6/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(11/15/2011)
RR
New York
(10/10/2016)
RR
North Carolina
(1/13/2020)
RR
Ohio
(2/6/2025)
RR
Texas
(8/26/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/12/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 112294Tampa, FL 33634

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