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Michele L. Gebhardt

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL
Burlington, IA 52601
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CRD#: 4825290
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Professional summary


Michele Lynn Gebhardt, who also goes by Michele Lynn Bennett, Michele Lynn Rusher, is a registered financial professional currently at J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Burlington, Iowa.

Michele is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Michele has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michele Lynn Bennett | Michele Lynn Rusher

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 19, 2016 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 320 N. 3rd Street 6th Floor, Burlington, IA 52601
BD
CRD#: 124583
Burlington, IA
Past

September 13, 2011 - April 20, 2016

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
BURLINGTON, IA
Past

July 27, 2007 - November 30, 2010

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13609
BURLINGTON, IA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Iowa
(4/19/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/12/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


JC
J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.
J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 124583 / SEC#: , 8-65698

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway Suite 450, Tampa, FL 33634
Mailing Address
4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway 4th Floor, Tampa, FL 33634
Phone number
(813) 935-6776
Established
Florida since 10/14/2002
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
JWC WEALTH PARTNERSOWNER
FUSSA OCASIO, FERNANDOCFO/FINOP2471569
LOFGREN, KURT WALKERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3048472
PACK, TODD JAMESCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2795590
WEST, EUGENEDESIGNATED MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL/ROSFP2059974
WOOD, ROBERT JULIANTREASURER/SECRETARY/GP/CEO3217809

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1
Arbitration1

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Company Information


J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 124583Burlington, IA 52601

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