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Joshua A. Belkin

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
Orange, CA 92866
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CRD#: 4858752
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Professional summary

Joshua Aaron Belkin, who also goes by Joshua A Belkin, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Orange, California and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Orange, California.

Joshua is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Joshua has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Joshua A Belkin

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

May 23, 2024 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 125 S. Olive Street, Orange, CA 92866
RIA
CRD#: 112294
Orange, CA
Current

May 23, 2024 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 125 S. Olive Street, Orange, CA 92866
BD
CRD#: 124583
Orange, CA
Past

September 8, 2020 - May 24, 2024

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
Newport Beach, CA
Past

September 4, 2020 - May 24, 2024

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Newport Beach, CA
Past

October 20, 2016 - September 12, 2018

VALLEY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105387
Los Angeles, CA
Past

October 20, 2016 - September 12, 2018

VALLEY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 105387
Los Angeles, CA
Past

October 1, 2012 - October 18, 2016

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

October 1, 2012 - October 18, 2016

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

December 15, 2010 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
TARZANA, CA
Past

June 3, 2010 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
TARZANA, CA
Past

November 22, 2004 - March 10, 2005

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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
(5/23/2024)
RR
California
(5/23/2024)
IAR
California
(5/23/2024)
RR
Florida
(5/23/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/14/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/11/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 9/12/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/17/2010
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 6/2/2010
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
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)
JWCA 2A (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#: 112294Orange, CA 92866

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