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Geoffrey H. Hoatson

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
Winter Park, FL 32789
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CRD#: 7403406
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Professional summary


Geoffrey H Hoatson, who also goes by Geoff Hoatson, Geoffrey Hoatson, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Winter Park, Florida.

Geoffrey is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Geoffrey has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Geoff Hoatson | Geoffrey Hoatson

Other business activities


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(1) Family First Firm; Not investment related; 1030 W. Canton Ave, Suite 102, Winter Park, FL 32789; CEO and Founding Attorney; Lead elder law and estate planning attorney, Chief Executive Officer duties; Start 1/2/23; 120 hours/month during trading. (2) Growing Legacies; DBA; Investment Related; 1901 W Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32804; Investment/Insurance; Investment Advisor; Start 6/16/2021; 160 hours/month, 160 hours/month 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

May 30, 2023 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 1030 West Canton Avenue Suite 102, Winter Park, FL 32789Office #2: 549 North Wymore Road Suite 109, Maitland, FL 32751
RIA
CRD#: 112294
Winter Park, FL
Past

December 7, 2021 - September 30, 2022

MARINER INDEPENDENT

RIA
CRD#: 305418
ORLANDO, FL
Past

July 16, 2021 - December 16, 2021

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
Orlando, FL

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Florida
(5/30/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/15/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

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#: 112294Winter Park, FL 32789

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