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Michael J. Pickarski

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
Springfield, OH 45503
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CRD#: 6020000
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Professional summary


Michael Josh Pickarski, AIF®, who also goes by Mike Pickarski, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Springfield, Ohio and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Dublin, Ohio.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mike Pickarski

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) Pickarski Financial Group; DBA; Investment Related; 2754 E. Main St, Springfield, OH 45503; Owner; Sale of fixed insurance and annuities; Start 2/1/11; 150 hrs.mo./, 120 hrs./mo . (2) MPKD, Inc; Non-Investment Related; 2754 E. Main Street; Springfield, OH 45503; Owner/CEO; Tax, accounting & Payroll for business and individuals; Start date 8/15/2017; 80 hrs./mo., 50 hrs./mo. (3) Resource USA, Inc.; Non investment related; 5800 Chantry Drive, Ste E, Columbus, OH 43232; CEO/Owner; Commercial screen printing and apparel decoration; Start 8/1/21; 40 hrs./mo., 15 hrs./mo. (4) Teaching; Not investment related; Clark State and Columbus State. Springfield and Columbus, OH; Teacher/Adjunct Professor; Teach personal finance & Real Estate finance; Start 8/1/16; 10 hrs./mo., 2 hrs. during trading. (5) Officiating; Not investment related; Official; Officiate High School & College Lacrosse and Football; Start 9/1/98; 20 hrs./mo., 0 during trading hours. (6) Springfield National Football Foundation; Not investment related; President; National football & college hall of fame local chapter; Start 8/1/2017; 2 hr./mo., 0 during trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®

Experience


Current

August 30, 2023 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 2754 E. Main Street, Springfield, OH 45503Office #2: 475 Metro Place South Suite 430, Dublin, OH 43017
RIA
CRD#: 112294
Springfield, OH
Current

August 30, 2023 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 475 Metro Place South Suite 430, Dublin, OH 43017Office #2: 2754 East Main Street, Springfield, OH 45503
BD
CRD#: 124583
Dublin, OH
Past

July 19, 2020 - August 30, 2023

GWN SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 128929
SPRINGFIELD, OH
Past

July 17, 2020 - August 30, 2023

GWN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 128929
SPRINGFIELD, OH
Past

March 21, 2017 - July 17, 2020

SPC

RIA
CRD#: 110692
Springfield, OH
Past

February 3, 2012 - July 17, 2020

PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 115368
SPRINGFIELD, OH

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
Colorado
(1/30/2025)
RR
Florida
(8/30/2023)
RR
Illinois
(1/29/2025)
RR
Iowa
(5/31/2024)
RR
Michigan
(8/30/2023)
RR
Missouri
(8/30/2023)
RR
Montana
(1/31/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(1/29/2025)
RR
Ohio
(8/30/2023)
IAR
Ohio
(8/30/2023)
RR
Oregon
(10/1/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(8/30/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/8/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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

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Company Information


J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112294Springfield, OH 45503

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