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Robert E. Shelton

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
American Fork, UT
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CRD#: 4902355
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Professional summary


Robert Eran Shelton, who also goes by Rob Shelton, Robbie Shelton, Robert Shelton, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in American Fork, Utah and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in American Fork, Utah.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Robert 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


Rob Shelton | Robbie Shelton | Robert Shelton

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) DBA - Axio Wealth Management; investment related; owner - start date 1/2020; 1145 South 800 East Suite 101, Orem, UT 84097; marketing for financial planning practice; 160 hours per month, 143 hours during trading. (2) Real estate rental; not investment related; landlord - start date 9/2016; 1132 North 1050 East, American Fork, UT 84003; 1 hour per month, 1 hour during trading. (3) real estate agent; not investment related; agent - start date 2/2019; 1132 North 1050 East, American Fork, UT 84003; referral estate leads to another agent & share in commissions; 5 hours per month, all during trading. (4) Make A Wish Utah; not investment related; Chairman of the board and member of the executive committee;; start date 2/1/2021; 771 East Winchester Street, Murray, UT 84107; charitable organization; 5 hours per month, all during trading. (5) K Shelton, LLC; not investment related; owner - start date 4/2018; 1132 North 1050 East, American Fork, UT 84003; oversee contractual services to my other companies, per CPA advice; 1 hour per month, 0 hours during trading. (6) Kia Ora 1; not investment related; 1132 North 1050 East, American Fork, UT 84003; owner - start date 1/2016; accounting & payroll; 1 hour per month, 1 hour during trading. (7) Fixed insurance; not investment related; agent - start date 2/2005; 1145 South 800 East Suite 101, Orem, UT 84097; sales & service of fixed insurance products; 1 hour per month, 1 hour during trading. (8) Axio Publishing; Not investment related; Book publishing and local news publishing; 1132 N. 1050 E, American Fork, UT 84003; Publisher/Owner; Publish books and local news through the website afcitizen.com, sometime I will write articles about local news; Start 10/23/2023; 1 hours/month spent during 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

February 11, 2021 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #2: 826 E State Road Suite 210, American Fork, UT 84003Office #3: 1145 South 800 East Suite 101, Orem, UT 84097
RIA
CRD#: 112294
American Fork, UT
Current

February 10, 2021 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #2: 826 E State Road Suite 205, American Fork, UT 84003Office #3: 1145 South 800 East Suite 101, Orem, UT 84097
BD
CRD#: 124583
American Fork, UT
Past

March 1, 2012 - February 10, 2021

BFC PLANNING, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 119682
Orem, UT
Past

March 24, 2009 - November 19, 2012

CB FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 136183
PROVO, UT
Past

February 7, 2008 - March 6, 2009

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13609
American Fork, UT
Past

February 6, 2008 - February 10, 2021

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13609
American Fork, UT
Past

October 5, 2007 - February 1, 2008

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7717
OREM, UT
Past

November 20, 2006 - February 1, 2008

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
OREM, UT
Past

January 11, 2006 - November 27, 2006

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13609
PROVO, UT
Past

March 8, 2005 - January 13, 2006

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
OREM, UT

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
(2/18/2021)
RR
California
(2/10/2021)
RR
Idaho
(2/10/2021)
RR
Missouri
(6/3/2024)
RR
Nevada
(2/10/2021)
RR
Oregon
(3/3/2021)
RR
Texas
(2/10/2021)
IAR
Texas
(10/22/2025)
RR
Utah
(2/10/2021)
IAR
Utah
(2/11/2021)
RR
Virginia
(2/10/2021)
RR
Washington
(2/10/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/10/2021)
RR
Wyoming
(2/10/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/18/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 112294American Fork, UT

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