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Norman C. Gilbert

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CRD#: 824375
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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.

Norman Charles Gilbert, CFP®, who also goes by N Charles Gilbert, Norman C Gilbert, was a registered financial professional .

Norman is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1976. Norman had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, Series 22TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 1 exams.

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Investment Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
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Estate Planning
Insurance Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

N Charles Gilbert | Norman C Gilbert

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) CHARLES GILBERT; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 15392 71ST DRIVE NORTH PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33418; ANTIQUE DEALING E) BUYER AND SELLER; 1980; 10 HRS/MONTH, NONE DURING TRADING; BUYING AND SELLING ANTIQUES; NOT AN OFFICER; NO CLIENTS INVOLVED; NO COMPENSATION. (2) CHARLES GILBERT; INVESTMENT RELATED; 600 SANDTREE DR #203C PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33403; FIXED INSURANCE; AGENT; 1975; 40 HRS/MONTH, 4O DURING TRADING; SALES AND SERVICE; OFFICER; NO CLIENTS INVOLVED; $100,000/YEAR. (3) FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSOCIATES; INVESTMENT RELATED; 601 Heritage Drive, Ste 209; Jupiter, FL 33458; REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM; INVESTMENT ADVISOR; 2004; 10 HRS/MONTH, 10 DURING TRADING; CLIENT RELATIONS/FINANCIAL PLANNING; NOT AN OFFICER; NO CLIENTS INVOLVED; $2,000/YEAR. (4) DBA; CHARLES GILBERT, CFP; INVESTMENT RELATED; PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL; FINANCIAL PLANNING. (5) Oceanside Wealth Management - DBA Name

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2003

Experience

Past

October 7, 2009 - December 31, 2025

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112294
HOBE SOUND, FL
Past

July 31, 2009 - December 31, 2025

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
HOBE SOUND, FL
Past

November 14, 2007 - December 6, 2017

FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 142119
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

January 7, 2004 - August 3, 2009

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

February 12, 2001 - January 7, 2004

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108050
W. PALM BEACH, FL
Past

January 14, 1999 - December 31, 2003

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
AKRON, OH
Past

November 20, 1985 - January 11, 1999

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 2, 1976 - November 6, 1985

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615

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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/15/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/20/2017
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 6/26/1976
Registered Representative Examination

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)
JWCA 2A (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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