KS
CFP · ChFC
KS
CFP · ChFC

Karen Shute

44 Years of Experience
Tampa, FL
BrokerSells Insurance

Karen Shute is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, INC., based in Tampa, FL, with 44 years of industry experience. Karen 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.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
480 advisors
Number of Clients
29,614 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$243K average
Assets Under Management
$7.2B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$10K

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.

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Location

4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway, Suite 450, Tampa, FL, 33634

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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 ActivitiesSells Insurance

Karen works as an investment advisor at Shute Bell Financial Advisors, dedicating nearly full-time hours. She is also a licensed agent at Diversified Asset Planners, selling life, disability, long-term care insurance, and variable annuities, also dedicating nearly full-time hours.

Employment History
Current Registrations
J.W. Cole Financial, INC.Broker
August 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos
J. W. Cole Advisors, INC.
August 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos
Previous Registrations
Grove Point Advisors, LLC
April 2021 - August 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Grove Point Investments, LLCBroker
May 2013 - August 2023 · 10 yrs 3 mos
H. Beck, INC.
May 2013 - April 2021 · 7 yrs 11 mos
Pfg Financial Advisors
February 2005 - May 2013 · 8 yrs 3 mos
Walnut Street Securities, INC.Broker
December 2003 - June 2013 · 9 yrs 6 mos
Abundance Wealth Counselors, LLC
September 2001 - March 2005 · 3 yrs 6 mos
1717 Capital Management CompanyBroker
March 1981 - August 2001 · 20 yrs 5 mos
State Registrations7 states
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Exams
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