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Joseph M. Bentley
J. W. COLE ADVISORS
Helena, MT
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CRD#: 7566286
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Professional summary
Joseph Michael Bentley, who also goes by Joe Bentley, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Helena, Montana and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Helena, Montana.
Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Joseph has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 52TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Joe Bentley
Other business activities
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(1) 168 Wealth Strategists; DBA; Investment Related; 128 S Pine River Street, Ithaca, MI 48847; Financial Planning; Associate Financial Advisor; Start 4/7/2025; 160 hours/month, 160 hours/month during trading. (2) XRDG LLC; Clothing brand; Not Investment Related; 5270 Stone Bridge CT, Helena MT 59601; Member; I am a 50% member of an LLC that may engage in online retail sales in the future, my duties are limited to strategic oversight and brand development; Start 4/3/2025; 0 hours during trading.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 16, 2024 - Present
J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 112294
Helena, MT
Current
August 12, 2025 - Present
J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 124583
Helena, MT
Past
July 18, 2022 - October 1, 2024
TRUIST SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6271
CHARLOTTE, NC
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
IAR
Montana(10/16/2024)
RR
Montana(8/19/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/12/2025
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 7/18/2022
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral 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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 29,614 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 7,195,237,282 |
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