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Matthew S. Edwards

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
Tucson, AZ 85711
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CRD#: 7492153
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Professional summary


Matthew Scott Edwards is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Tucson, Arizona and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Tucson, Arizona.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Matthew has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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(1) Life Insurance Agent; Not investment related; 310 S. Williams Blvd, Suite 180, Tucson, AZ 85711; Producer; Provide life insurance to clients that needs it as part of our planning process; Start 2023. (2) Foster Wealth Management; DBA Investment related; 310 S Williams Blvd, Ste 180, Tucson, AZ 85711; Financial Advisor; Financial Services; Start 1/1/2024; 160 hours/month, 160 hours/month during trading. (3) Foster Financial Services LLC; DBA; Investment Related; 310 S. Williams Blvd, Suite 180, AZ 85711;Financial Advisor; Financial Services; Start 1/1/24; 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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Experience


Current

January 30, 2024 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 310 S. Williams Blvd Suite 180, Tucson, AZ 85711
RIA
CRD#: 112294
Tucson, AZ
Current

January 26, 2024 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 310 S. Williams Blvd. Suite 180, Tucson, AZ 85711
BD
CRD#: 124583
Tucson, AZ
Past

June 2, 2022 - January 31, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
TUCSON, AZ
Past

February 10, 2022 - January 31, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
TUCSON, AZ

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
Arizona
(1/26/2024)
IAR
Arizona
(1/30/2024)
RR
California
(6/3/2024)
IAR
Texas
(10/22/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/1/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 2/10/2022
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
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

Red Flags


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Company Information


J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112294Tucson, AZ 85711

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