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Austin J. Mcgowan

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
Marina Del Rey, CA
CRD#: 6987267
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Austin Joseph McgowanJ. W. COLE ADVISORS

Professional summary

Austin Joseph Mcgowan, who also goes by Austin Mcgowan, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Marina Del Rey, California and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Marina Del Rey, California.

Austin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Austin has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 79 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Austin Mcgowan

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

May 5, 2026 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112294
Marina Del Rey, CA
Current

April 14, 2026 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
Marina Del Rey, CA
Past

April 15, 2019 - July 16, 2020

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
Richmond, VA
Past

August 13, 2018 - April 26, 2019

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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
(5/13/2026)
RR
California
(5/5/2026)
IAR
California
(5/5/2026)
RR
Colorado
(5/13/2026)
RR
Idaho
(5/13/2026)
RR
Illinois
(5/13/2026)
RR
Montana
(5/13/2026)
RR
New York
(5/13/2026)
RR
Oregon
(5/13/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/13/2026)
RR
Virginia
(5/13/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/4/2026
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/28/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 4/14/2026
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 3/30/2026
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79
Date: 8/13/2018
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
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)

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 Accounts29,614
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,195,237,282

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Company Information

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112294Marina Del Rey, CA

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