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Thomas M. Roby

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CRD#: 813169
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Thomas Mark Roby JR, who also goes by Mark Roby, was a registered financial professional .

Thomas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1975. Thomas had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Mark Roby

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) MARK ROBY AGENCY, INC. - LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE AGENCY. SALES OF LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE. 2) A) ROBY FINANCIAL B) INVESTMENT RELATED C) 802 West Bannock Street Suite L 109, Boise, ID 83702 D) DBA FOR SECURITIES BUSINESS E) 2/28/19 F) 40 HRS PER MONTH G) 40 HRS DURING TRADING HRS

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

May 10, 2013 - December 11, 2023

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112294
Boise, ID
Past

May 10, 2013 - December 11, 2023

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
Boise, ID
Past

September 27, 2012 - May 10, 2013

FINANCIAL ADVISERS OF AMERICA, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142170
BOISE, ID
Past

September 27, 2012 - May 10, 2013

FINANCIAL ADVISERS OF AMERICA, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142170
BOISE, ID
Past

April 4, 2006 - September 27, 2012

SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3538
BOISE, ID
Past

March 23, 2006 - September 27, 2012

SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3538
BOISE, ID
Past

September 10, 2002 - November 13, 2003

INDEPENDENT ADVISERS GROUP CORP

RIA
CRD#: 106684
BOISE, ID
Past

November 13, 2001 - March 24, 2006

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
BOISE, ID
Past

October 12, 2001 - March 24, 2006

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
BOISE, ID
Past

December 20, 2000 - October 12, 2001

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
WALTHAM, MA
Past

March 15, 1993 - December 31, 2002

BTS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105215
BOISE, ID
Past

July 10, 1989 - December 21, 2000

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

August 28, 1987 - July 17, 1989

THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

BD
CRD#: 2873
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 28, 1987 - July 17, 1989

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 29, 1982 - September 1, 1987

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
Past

January 18, 1978 - July 1, 1982

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
Past

October 1, 1975 - February 19, 1978

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167

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".
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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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/17/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 9/24/1975
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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#: 112294

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