Craig A. Muschko

J. W. COLE ADVISORS

Bethlehem, PA 18018

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CRD#: 5928124

Professional summary

Craig A Muschko, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Craig has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

February 24, 2025 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 1 E. Broad Street Suite 560, Bethlehem, PA 18018

RIA

CRD#: 112294

Bethlehem, PA

Current

February 24, 2025 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 1 E. Broad Street Suite 560, Bethlehem, PA 18018

CRD#: 124583

Bethlehem, PA

Past

November 2, 2018 - February 26, 2025

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 23131

BETHLEHEM, PA

Past

November 2, 2018 - February 26, 2025

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 23131

BETHLEHEM, PA

Past

February 9, 2018 - November 2, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 468

EASTON, PA

Past

February 9, 2018 - November 2, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

CRD#: 468

EASTON, PA

Past

April 19, 2017 - February 15, 2018

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10409

ALLENTOWN, PA

Past

March 25, 2017 - February 15, 2018

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

ALLENTOWN, PA

Past

July 25, 2011 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

ALLENTOWN, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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)

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

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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

Arkansas
(9/15/2025)

California
(2/24/2025)

Florida
(2/24/2025)

Illinois
(2/24/2025)

Maine
(2/24/2025)

Missouri
(8/28/2025)

New Jersey
(2/24/2025)

New York
(2/24/2025)

Pennsylvania
(2/24/2025)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(2/24/2025)

South Carolina
(2/24/2025)

Wisconsin
(2/24/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/22/2017

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/24/2013

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/23/2011

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

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 Accounts	29,614
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 7,195,237,282

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Craig A. Muschko

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

Experience

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 3/22/2017

Series 63

Date: 1/24/2013

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 7/23/2011

FINRA

Current Firm

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

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