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Brenda E Macarthur

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
Satellite Beach, FL
·CRD# 5143870·12 years experience

Professional Summary

Brenda E Macarthur, who also goes by Brenda Ellen Cwiklinski, Brenda Ellen Cwiklinski, Brenda Ellen Macarthur, Brenda Macarthur, Brenda E. Macarthur, Brenda Ellen Scherer, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Satellite Beach, Florida and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Satellite Beach, Florida. Brenda is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Brenda has worked...

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Other Aliases

Brenda Ellen Cwiklinski, Brenda Ellen Cwiklinski, Brenda Ellen Macarthur, Brenda Macarthur, Brenda E. Macarthur, Brenda Ellen Scherer

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Years of Experience

12 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 112294
RIA
1275 S Patrick Dr Ste D, Satellite Beach, FL 32937
October 13, 2026 - Present
J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.·CRD# 124583
BD
1275 S. Patrick Dr. Suite D., Satellite Beach, FL 32937
September 17, 2026 - Present
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 104555
RIA
Rockledge, FL
May 18, 2026 - August 17, 2026
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC·CRD# 7784
BD
Smithfield, RI
April 27, 2026 - August 17, 2026
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 105644
RIA
Viera, FL
October 22, 2024 - April 11, 2025
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC·CRD# 10358
BD
Viera, FL
October 17, 2024 - April 11, 2025
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 79
RIA
Indialantic, FL
March 3, 2023 - October 12, 2024
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 79
BD
Indialantic, FL
March 2, 2023 - October 12, 2024
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS·CRD# 125112
RIA
Cocoa Beach, FL
October 19, 2022 - January 3, 2023
IFP SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 297287
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Cocoa Beach, FL
September 8, 2022 - January 3, 2023
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
RIA
Melbourne, FL
January 10, 2019 - September 9, 2022
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
BD
Melbourne, FL
January 9, 2019 - September 9, 2022
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 105644
RIA
Viera, FL
March 16, 2016 - December 14, 2018
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC·CRD# 10358
BD
Viera, FL
February 17, 2016 - December 14, 2018
ALLEN & COMPANY OF FLORIDA, LLC·CRD# 25
RIA
Viera, FL
December 1, 2014 - December 8, 2015
ALLEN & COMPANY OF FLORIDA, LLC·CRD# 25
BD
Viera, FL
February 12, 2014 - December 8, 2015

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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 - SEC (11/23/2001 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (12/4/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (12/5/2001 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway Suite 450, Tampa, FL 33634

Phone Number

(813) 935-6776

# of Employees

550

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE PROGRAM (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

31,247

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$8,247,916,891

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Other business activities

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1) JWC Wealth Management; Investment Related; 1275 S Patrick Dr, Satellite Beach, FL 32937; DBA Wealth Management; Client Service Manager; 08/2026; 160 hrs/mo; 160 hrs/mo during trading hrs; Support Daniel MacLean. 2) Blue Martin Real Estate; Not Investment Related; 630 Cone Park Ct, Merritt Island, FL 32952; Real Estate; Realtor; 06/2026; 10 hrs/mo; 0 hrs during trading hrs; Help clients buy, sell or rent properties by researching market conditions and pricing, negotiate offers and contracts, coordinate with lenders, inspectors and other professionals.

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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 - SEC (11/23/2001 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (12/4/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (12/5/2001 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Florida
(9/17/2026)
IAR
Florida
(10/13/2026)
RR
Kansas
(9/17/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2014About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2014About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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