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Leslie A. Valant

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
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CRD#: 4849186
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Professional summary


Leslie Ann Valant, who also goes by Leslie Ann Skiver, Leslie Ann Valant, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Big Pine Key, Florida and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Big Pine Key, Florida.

Leslie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Leslie has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Leslie Ann Skiver | Leslie Ann Valant

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) Ocean Equity Partners, LLC, not investment related, Commercial Real Estate rental, managing member, 50% ownership, start date 6/19/17, 1-5 hours per month, 1 hour per month during securities trading hours, description of duties: commercial real estate property manager. (2) Leeward Wealth Management, LLC is DBA, Investment Related, 30646 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key, FL 33043, President/Owner, 04/01/2019, 160 hours per month and during trading hours, Investment Advisor DBA Company. (3) Life Insurance Agent; 30646 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key, FL 33043; Investment related; Life Agent - FL 215 License; Life insurance; Start 7/17/2024; 1 hour/month during trading. (4) Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, Non-Investment Related, Overseas HWY, Big Pine Key, FL 33043, Local area Chamber of Commerce, President, 06/01/2019, 2 hours devoted per month, 0 hours devoted during trading hours, presiding over the Chamber Board and overseeing the ED of the Chamber (5) Amazing Graze, LLC - food gifts - 12/1/19 - same address as branch - managing member - 1 hr per month outside of trading hrs. (6) Leeward Divorce Financial Planning, Non-Investment Related, 30646 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key, FL 33043, Managing Member and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, 10 hours per month during trading hours, Divorce Planning Consulting. (7) Stormy & Stella LLC, Non-Investment Related, 1111 12th St, Key West, FL 33040, Managing Member, Real Estate Holding of Commercial Duplex, starting 10/20/2022, 0 hours devoted during trading hours. (8) Monroe County Land Advisory Committee; Not investment related; 1200 Truman Avenue, Suite 207, Key West, FL 33040; Chairman; Advisory to the Land Authority of Monroe County; Review land already identified by the Land Advisory team to be purchased with government funds for conservation use. Start 7/1/2021; 1 hour/month during trading. (9) Florida Notary Public; Not investment related; 1113 Caribbean Dr E, Summerland Key, FL 33043; Notary; Provide notary services; Start 2/1/2024; 1 hour/month during trading. (10) Boat Lift Pro Inc.; Not investment Related; 24854 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043; Marine Construction; Secretary/Treasurer; Company is husband's business, offered to assist in role as unpaid director/secretary; Start 7/1/2024; 2 hours/month 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

June 14, 2019 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 30646 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key, FL 33043
RIA
CRD#: 112294
Big Pine Key, FL
Current

July 2, 2019 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 30646 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key, FL 33043
BD
CRD#: 124583
Big Pine Key, FL
Past

January 3, 2019 - June 11, 2019

INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN ADVISERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 299589
BIG PINE KEY, FL
Past

April 7, 2017 - March 1, 2019

LABRUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 150734
BIG PINE KEY, FL
Past

December 16, 2009 - March 24, 2017

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
BIG PINE KEY, FL
Past

November 26, 2009 - March 24, 2017

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
BIG PINE KEY, FL

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

IAR
Florida
(6/14/2019)
RR
Florida
(7/18/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/11/2009
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

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Company Information


J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112294Big Pine Key, FL 33043

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