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Michael P. Palmer

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
Erie, PA 16506
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CRD#: 4785041
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Professional summary


Michael P. Palmer, who also goes by Mike P Palmer, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Erie, Pennsylvania and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mike P Palmer

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) A) JOSEPHINE A FRISINA TRUST B) NON-INVESTMENT RELATED C) 2415 W GRANDVIEW BLVD, ERIE, PA 16506 D) EDUCATIONAL TRUST FOR RESIDUE OF ESTATE OF JOSEPHINE FRISINA E) TRUSTEE F) START: 01/2015 G) 5 HRS/MO H) 0 TRADING HRS I) DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO FAMILY MEMBERS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION K) NO CLIENTS INVOLVED (2) A) MICHAEL P PALMER B) INVESTMENT RELATED C) 2415 W GRANDVIEW BLVD, ERIE, PA 16506 D) FIXED INSURANCE AND FIXED ANNUITIES E) AGENT F) START: 09/2003 G) 10 HRS/MO H) 10 TRADING HRS I) MARKETING & SALES OF FIXED ANNUITIES AND FIXED LIFE INSURANCE K) CLIENTS INVOLVED (3) A) PACIFIC REALTY, LLC B) NON-INVESTMENT RELATED C) 2415 W GRANDVIEW BLVD, ERIE, PA 16506 D) LLC WHICH OWNS OFFICE BUILDING E) MEMBER F) START: 06/2011 G) 0 HRS/MO H) 0 TRADING HRS I) OCCASIONAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS J) NON-OFFICER/DIRECTOR K) CLIENTS INVOLVED (4) JWC Wealth Management; DBA; 2415 W. Grandview Blvd, Erie, PA 16506; Investment Related; Investment Advisor Representative; Investment advice, insurance sales; Start 1/2/2024; 130 hours/month, 130 hours/month during trading. (5) A) Bethany D. Palmer IRREV Trust B) Non-investment related C) 2415 W. Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA 16506 D) Trustee E) Start Date 8/16/2022 F) 1 hour per month during trading (6) A) Bethany D. Palmer B) POA and Executor of Estate C) Non-investment related D) 2415 W. Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA 16506 E) Start Date 12/27/2022 F) 0 hours per month during trading (7) A) Margaret Palmer B) POA and Executor of Estate C) Non-investment related D) 2415 W. Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA 16506 E) Start Date 8/10/2018 F) 0 hours per month during trading (8) A) Michelle Palmer B) POA and Executor of Estate C) Non-investment related D) 2415 W. Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA 16506 E) Start Date 6/6/2023 F) 0 hours per month during trading (9) Water Polo Official; Not investment related; Officiating high school water polo games in Pennsylvania; Water polo referee/official; Start 9/1/2025; 0 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®
None

Experience


Current

November 9, 2016 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 2415 W. Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16506
RIA
CRD#: 112294
Erie, PA
Current

November 9, 2016 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 2415 W. Grandview Blvd, Erie, PA 16506
BD
CRD#: 124583
Erie, PA
Past

October 14, 2013 - October 27, 2016

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
ERIE, PA
Past

October 14, 2013 - October 27, 2016

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
ERIE, PA
Past

June 11, 2004 - October 14, 2013

SPC

RIA
CRD#: 110692
ERIE, PA
Past

June 3, 2004 - October 14, 2013

PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 115368
ERIE, PA

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
(11/9/2016)
RR
Florida
(12/23/2016)
RR
Idaho
(2/12/2024)
RR
Missouri
(10/14/2021)
RR
Nevada
(1/9/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(11/9/2016)
RR
New Mexico
(11/8/2024)
RR
New York
(11/9/2016)
RR
North Carolina
(11/23/2016)
RR
Ohio
(11/9/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/9/2016)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(11/9/2016)
RR
South Carolina
(11/9/2016)
RR
Utah
(1/30/2024)
RR
Virginia
(11/9/2016)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/24/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/2/2004
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#: 112294Erie, PA 16506

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