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Chad E. Rayborn

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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CRD#: 5575904
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Professional summary


Chad Everett Rayborn, who also goes by Chad Rayborn, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Chad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Chad has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chad Rayborn

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 ) Various Insurance Carrier; Investment related; 4981 Cascade Rd, Suite B, Grand Rapids MI 49546; Insurance Agent; Sales of insurance products; Start 9/2008; 12 hr/mo, 12 hrs/mo during trading. (2) IFLY & Associates; Not investment related; 4981 Cascade Rd, Suite B, Grand Rapids MI 49546; Pass through for business; Co-owner/accounting for business expenses; Start 9/2021; 4 hrs/mo, 4 hrs/mo during trading. (3) Navigate Financial Group; DBA; 4981 Cascade Rd, Suite B, Grand Rapids MI 49546; Co-owner/marketing of new business for name recognition; Start 9/2021; 4 hrs/mo, 4 hrs/mo 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

September 23, 2021 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 4981 Cascade Rd Suite B, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
RIA
CRD#: 112294
Grand Rapids, MI
Current

September 23, 2021 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 4981 Cascade Rd Suite B, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
BD
CRD#: 124583
Grand Rapids, MI
Past

July 21, 2021 - September 24, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
KENTWOOD, MI
Past

July 21, 2021 - September 24, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
KENTWOOD, MI
Past

November 9, 2010 - July 21, 2021

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
KENTWOOD, MI
Past

September 12, 2008 - July 21, 2021

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
KENTWOOD, MI

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
(9/23/2021)
RR
Georgia
(9/23/2021)
RR
Indiana
(9/23/2021)
RR
Michigan
(9/23/2021)
IAR
Michigan
(9/23/2021)
RR
Missouri
(9/23/2021)
RR
Rhode Island
(9/7/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(9/23/2021)
RR
Texas
(9/23/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/16/2010
Uniform Combined State 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#: 112294Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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