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Amanda L. Williams

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
Pittsford, NY 14534
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CRD#: 5568057
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Professional summary


Amanda L. Williams, who also goes by Amanda Lynn Alfaro, Amanda Lynn Champlin, Amanda L Williams, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Pittsford, New York and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Pittsford, New York.

Amanda is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Amanda has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Amanda Lynn Alfaro | Amanda Lynn Champlin | Amanda L Williams

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 - Champlin & Associates; investment related; advisor - start date 3/2016; 179 Sully's Trail Suite 305, Pittsford, NY 14534; insurance brokerage; 26-40 hours per month, all during trading. (2) Fixed insurance; not investment related; agent - start date 3/2016; 179 Sully's Trail Suite 305, Pittsford, NY 14534; sales & services of fixed insurance products including life, health, accident, disability & LTC; 140 hours per month, all during trading. (3) Home Start Hope; Not investment related; PO Box 858, Webster, NY 14580; Board Chair (President); Run monthly board meetings, work closely with the CEO to help with the mission of Home Start Hope, prepare agendas, etc.; Start 3/12/2024; 0 hours 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

February 20, 2021 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 179 Sully's Trail Suite 301 302 & 304, Pittsford, NY, 14534
RIA
CRD#: 112294
Pittsford, NY
Current

February 16, 2021 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 179 Sully's Trail Suite 305, Pittsford, NY 14534
BD
CRD#: 124583
Pittsford, NY
Past

October 17, 2016 - February 17, 2021

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

April 1, 2016 - February 17, 2021

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
ROCHESTER, NY

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
(1/3/2024)
RR
California
(2/16/2021)
RR
Colorado
(2/16/2021)
RR
Florida
(2/16/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/16/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(2/22/2021)
RR
Montana
(2/16/2021)
RR
New York
(2/16/2021)
IAR
New York
(2/20/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(2/16/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/24/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(2/16/2021)
RR
Texas
(2/16/2021)
IAR
Texas
(10/22/2025)
RR
Virginia
(2/16/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/29/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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#: 112294Pittsford, NY 14534

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