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David Cottrell

J. W. Cole Advisors, INC.
23 Years of Experience
Belleair, FL
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David Cottrell is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, INC., based in Belleair, FL, with 23 years of industry experience. David is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, Insurance Planning, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 31,247 clients with $8.2B in assets under management.

J. W. Cole Advisors, INC.
Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
495 advisors
Number of Clients
31,247 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$264K average
Assets Under Management
$8.2B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$10K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $1.0M3.00%
$1.0M - $3.0M1.25%
$3.0M - $5.0M1.00%
$5.0M - $10.0M0.75%
$10M+0.50%

Fees may be negotiated or charged at a flat rate. Program fees and transaction costs may apply separately depending on the selected account type.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
$0$500K$1M$5M$20M
Estimated Annual Fee
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Location

1016 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Ste 3, Belleair, FL, 33756

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

David is a founding member of Gulfcoast Connectors, spends time on activities related to Exploring Turtle, and is a board member of his HOA. These activities require minimal time commitment and are not investment-related.

Employment History
Current Registrations
J. W. Cole Advisors, INC.
August 2026 - Present · 2 mos
J.W. Cole Financial, INC.Broker
August 2026 - Present · 2 mos
Previous Registrations
Park Avenue Securities LLC
April 2020 - August 2026 · 6 yrs 4 mos
Park Avenue Securities LLCBroker
April 2020 - August 2026 · 6 yrs 4 mos
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC.
May 2019 - March 2020 · 10 mos
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCBroker
September 2017 - March 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC.
September 2017 - May 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos
Principal Securities, INC.
April 2017 - September 2017 · 5 mos
Principal Securities, INC.Broker
April 2017 - September 2017 · 5 mos
Moneyblock
July 2016 - April 2017 · 9 mos
TradingblockBroker
March 2016 - April 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo
TradingblockBroker
August 2013 - September 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo
Brokersxpress LLCBroker
September 2008 - September 2011 · 3 yrs
Brokersxpress LLC
September 2008 - September 2011 · 3 yrs
First Midwest Securities, INC.
October 2004 - October 2008 · 4 yrs
First Midwest Securities, INC.Broker
September 2004 - October 2008 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Questar Capital Corporation
January 2003 - October 2004 · 1 yr 9 mos
Questar Capital CorporationBroker
December 2002 - October 2004 · 1 yr 10 mos
Ffp Advisory Services INC
August 2000 - December 2002 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Ffp Securities, INC.Broker
December 1999 - December 2002 · 3 yrs
State Registrations11 states
ALCADEFLIAINNCOKSCTNVA
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Exams
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