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CFP
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CFP

Kathleen Roth

47 Years of Experience
Pittsford, NY
5 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

Kathleen Roth is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, INC., based in Pittsford, NY, with 47 years of industry experience. Kathleen 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.

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.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

10 Office Park Way, Ste 300, Pittsford, NY, 14534

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History

Regulatory History (5)
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Customer Dispute
May 2013
Denied
Customer Dispute
April 1998
Settled
Customer Dispute
January 1995
Settled
Customer Dispute
September 1994
Settled
Customer Dispute
September 1994
Settled
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Kathleen is an independent insurance agent for various independent insurance companies through Waterstone Financial Services since 2011, dedicating minimal time to this activity. She is also an authorized Modern Widows Club facilitator through Moving Forward for Women since 2017, also dedicating minimal time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
J.W. Cole Financial, INC.Broker
May 2026 - Present · 5 mos
J. W. Cole Advisors, INC.
May 2026 - Present · 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Osaic Wealth, INC.Broker
October 2024 - May 2026 · 1 yr 7 mos
Osaic Wealth, INC.
October 2024 - May 2026 · 1 yr 7 mos
American Portfolios Financial Services, INC.Broker
July 2021 - October 2024 · 3 yrs 3 mos
American Portfolios Advisors, INC
July 2021 - October 2024 · 3 yrs 3 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
May 2011 - July 2021 · 10 yrs 2 mos
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
May 2011 - July 2021 · 10 yrs 2 mos
Ensemble Financial Services, INC.
September 2009 - May 2011 · 1 yr 8 mos
Ensemble Financial Services, INC.Broker
August 2009 - May 2011 · 1 yr 9 mos
Waterstone Financial Group, INC.
April 2007 - August 2009 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Waterstone Financial Group, INC.Broker
May 2003 - August 2009 · 6 yrs 3 mos
Sage, Rutty & CO., INC.Broker
December 1989 - May 2003 · 13 yrs 5 mos
Sage, Rutty & CO., INC.Broker
November 1989 - November 1989 · 0 mos
Painewebber IncorporatedBroker
March 1981 - December 1989 · 8 yrs 9 mos
Ids Life Insurance CompanyBroker
June 1979 - November 1983 · 4 yrs 5 mos
Ids Marketing CorporationBroker
June 1979 - November 1983 · 4 yrs 5 mos
Investors Diversified Services, INC.Broker
June 1979 - April 1981 · 1 yr 10 mos
State Registrations15 states
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