Jay Dryden
Jay Dryden is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, INC., based in Huntsville, AL, with 24 years of industry experience. Jay operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, and 1 more. Their firm serves 29,614 clients with $7.2B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
J.W. Cole Advisors' investment management fees are based on a tiered schedule, meaning the percentage you pay decreases as your portfolio grows. The exact fee can be negotiated and may be a flat rate instead of tiered. The maximum fee is generally 3.00% and the minimum is 0.25%. There is also a program fee charged, which covers services provided by JWCA and the custodian of your account. You'll pay these fees quarterly, regardless of how many trades are made. Some advisors may or may not pay transaction costs.
Location
3330 L & N Drive, Ste I & Ste E, Huntsville, AL, 35801
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Jay is a co-owner of Vector Wealth Strategies, LLC, which facilitates securities, advisory, and insurance business, taking about 10% of his time. He also sells fixed insurance and manages rental properties through Dryden Real Estate Holdings, LLC, each taking minimal time.
Employment History
Current Registrations
J.W. Cole Financial, INC.Broker
J. W. Cole Advisors, INC.
Previous Registrations
Commonwealth Financial NetworkBroker
Commonwealth Financial Network
Metlife Securities INC.
Metlife Securities INC.Broker
Metropolitan Life Insurance CompanyBroker
State Registrations1 state
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