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Douglas W. Jones

DOUGLAS W. JONES ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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CRD#: 810094
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Professional summary


Douglas Warren Jones, who also goes by Doug Jones, is a registered financial advisor currently at DOUGLAS W. JONES ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. located in Lake Forest, California and J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. located in Lake Forest, California.

Douglas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1975. Douglas has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 1, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Doug Jones

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. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT SELLING DISABILITY AND GROUP DISABILITY INCOME, DISABILITY, FIXED ANNUITIES, LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH FROM BUSINESS ADDRESS FOR 5 WKDY HRS/WK SINCE 7/1973. 2. DOUGLAS W. JONES ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES DBA JONES ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES - FEE-BASED PLANNING FROM BUSINESS ADDRESS FOR 20 WKDY HR/WK SINCE 1/1988. 3. BOARD MEMBER OF FOOTHILL BUSINESS PARK OWNER'S ASSOCIATION, AND FOOTHILL BUSINESS PARK CONDO OWNER'S ASSOCIATION. I HAVE NO CONTROL OF FUNDS. THE ASSOCIATION IS MANAGED BY AN OUTSIDE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY. THE BOARD APPROVES/DENIES BUDGETS, PROPOSED BUILDING MODIFICATIONS, LANDSCAPING, ETC.

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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 5, 1992 - Present

DOUGLAS W. JONES ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 26477 Rancho Parkway South, Lake Forest, CA 92630
RIA
CRD#: 112862
Lake Forest, CA
Current

February 15, 2013 - Present

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 26477 Rancho Parkway South, Lake Forest, CA 92630
RIA
CRD#: 112294
LAKE FOREST, CA
Current

February 15, 2013 - Present

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 26477 Rancho Parkway South, Lake Forest, CA 92630
BD
CRD#: 124583
Lake Forest, CA
Past

March 14, 2006 - February 21, 2013

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15840
LAKE FOREST, CA
Past

March 22, 1993 - November 2, 2006

WALNUT STREET ADVISERS INC

RIA
CRD#: 109903
IRVING, CA
Past

May 27, 1987 - April 27, 1989

RICHEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17113
Past

October 11, 1985 - February 21, 2013

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
LAKE FOREST, CA
Past

January 18, 1983 - November 4, 1986

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

January 3, 1980 - January 14, 1987

GENERAL AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 3963
Past

July 21, 1975 - August 2, 1980

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173

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
(9/21/2016)
IAR
California
(5/5/1992)
RR
California
(2/15/2013)
RR
Florida
(2/15/2013)
RR
Maryland
(2/15/2013)
RR
Oregon
(2/15/2013)
RR
Texas
(5/23/2016)
IAR
Texas
(8/26/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/16/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 7/14/1975
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 112294Lake Forest, CA 92630

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