Karen P. Shute

J. W. COLE ADVISORS

State College, PA 16801

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CRD#: 725346

Professional summary

Karen Paige Shute, CFP®, who also goes by Karen Paige Bell, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in State College, Pennsylvania and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in State College, Pennsylvania.

Karen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Karen has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Karen Paige Bell

Other business activities

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(1) Shute Bell Financial Advisors; DBA; Investment Related; 1524 W. College Ave, Suite 1, State College, PA 16801; Investment Advisor; Full scope of financial planning and related client; Start 8/1/2023; 150 hrs/mo, 100 hrs/mo during trading. (2) Diversified Asset Planners; DBA/Affiliated DBA; 1524 W. College Ave, State College, PA 16801; Suite 1; Licensed Agent; Life, DI, LTC insurance and Variable Annuity sales on an as needed basis, as well as on going monitoring of existing policies of current clients. Start 8/1/2023; 150 hr/mo, 100 hrs/mo during trading.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1995

Experience

Current

August 1, 2023 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 1524 W. College Avenue Suite 1 State College Pa 16 Suite 1, State College, PA 16801

RIA

CRD#: 112294

State College, PA

Current

August 1, 2023 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 1524 W College Ave Ste 1, State College, PA 16801

CRD#: 124583

State College, PA

Past

April 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023

GROVE POINT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 313171

State College, PA

Past

May 31, 2013 - April 1, 2021

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 1763

State College, PA

Past

May 31, 2013 - August 1, 2023

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 1763

State College, PA

Past

February 3, 2005 - May 31, 2013

VICUS CAPITAL, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 116021

STATE COLLEGE, PA

Past

December 15, 2003 - June 5, 2013

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15840

STATE COLLEGE, PA

Past

September 18, 2001 - March 25, 2005

ABUNDANCE WEALTH COUNSELORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 111740

STATE COLLEGE, PA

Past

March 7, 1981 - August 15, 2001

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

CRD#: 4082

NEWARK, DE

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)

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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.

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

Florida
(8/1/2023)

Idaho
(8/1/2023)

Maryland
(8/1/2023)

New York
(8/1/2023)

North Carolina
(11/18/2024)

Pennsylvania
(8/1/2023)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(8/1/2023)

South Carolina
(8/1/2023)

Tennessee
(8/1/2023)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 2/5/2004

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/5/1981

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/18/1984

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 3/5/1981

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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Karen P. Shute

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Karen Paige Shute's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

GROVE POINT ADVISORS, LLC

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

VICUS CAPITAL, INC.

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

ABUNDANCE WEALTH COUNSELORS, LLC

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 2/5/2004

Series 63

Date: 3/5/1981

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/18/1984

Series 6

Date: 3/5/1981

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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