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Stephen M. Crawford

J. W. COLE ADVISORS
Newberry, FL 32607
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CRD#: 7584065
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Professional summary


Stephen Michael Crawford, who also goes by Stephen Crawford, is a registered financial advisor currently at J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Newberry, Florida and J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC. located in Newberry, Florida.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Stephen has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Stephen Crawford

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
(1) Fixed Insurance Sales; Investment Related; 5200 W. Newberry Rd, Bldg. C, Gainesville, FL 32607; Admin Assistant; Start 7/5/2022; less that 16 hrs/mo, less that 16hr/mo during trading. (2) Clarity Wealth; Investment related; 119 NW 137th Drive, Suite 30, Newberry, FL 32669; Financial Planner & Partner; Start date 12/20/2022; 10 hours a month during trading hours. (3) Ramsey Solutions Financial Peace University; Non-Investment Related; 5200 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607; Volunteer & Coordinator; Start date 9/5/2022; 6 hours a month during trading hours. (4) CROM, LLC; Not investment related; 11954 SW 1st Road, Gainesville, FL 32607; Outside Consultant; Reviewing inspection reports of water & wastewater facilities; I will provide an engineering review of an inspection report prepared on water and wastewater infrastructure; Start 7/25/2024; 0 hours during trading. (5) Serve Financial, LLC; Not Investment Related; 119 NW 137th Drive, Suite 30, Newberry, FL 32669; LLC Structure for Income Received from JW Cole for Tax Efficiency; Registered Agent; Start 7/20/2025; 0 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

October 11, 2022 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 119 Nw 137th Drive Suite 30, Newberry, FL 32607
RIA
CRD#: 112294
Newberry, FL
Current

July 12, 2022 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 119 Nw 137th Drive Suite 30, Newberry, FL 32669
BD
CRD#: 124583
Newberry, 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.
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
California
(9/21/2022)
RR
Florida
(7/13/2022)
IAR
Florida
(10/11/2022)
IAR
Texas
(10/22/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/24/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/12/2022
General Securities 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

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Company Information


J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 112294Newberry, FL 32607

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