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James F. Allston

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
CLEARWATER, FL 33761
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CRD#: 4754542
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Professional summary


James Frank Allston is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Clearwater, Florida and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Clearwater, Florida.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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(1) FIXED INSURANCE AGENT (2) A) BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH B) 3155 N. MCMULLEN ROAD, CLEARWATER, FL 33761 C) RELIGION D) NON-INVESTMENT RELATED E) 4 HR/MONTH F) PRESIDENT OF CONGREGATION G) LEAD MONTHLY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND PARTICIPATE AND CONSULT IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CHURCH (3) A. DBA - WEALTH PUZZLE MANAGER (ADDED 2/12/15) B. INVESTMENT RELATED C. 3001 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD, CLEARWATER, FL 33761 D. FINANCIAL ADVISING, MGMT & CONSULTATION E. FINANCIAL ADVISOR F. 9/2007 G. 160 HRS/MONTH H. ALL TRADING HOURS

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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

August 29, 2007 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 3001 Countryside Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33761
RIA
CRD#: 112294
CLEARWATER, FL
Current

August 29, 2007 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 3001 Countryside Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33761
BD
CRD#: 124583
Clearwater, FL
Past

December 19, 2005 - September 6, 2007

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
TAMPA, FL
Past

August 18, 2005 - September 6, 2007

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
TAMPA, FL
Past

April 27, 2004 - August 19, 2005

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
PALM HARBOR, FL
Past

April 1, 2004 - August 19, 2005

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
Alabama
(1/14/2014)
RR
Arizona
(11/6/2017)
RR
California
(10/23/2024)
RR
Florida
(8/29/2007)
IAR
Florida
(8/30/2007)
RR
Illinois
(8/29/2007)
RR
Texas
(5/24/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/16/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 112294Clearwater, FL 33761

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