Michael Lewis Hughes
Investment Adviser Representative at J. W. COLE Advisors, Inc.
Professional summary
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Michael Lewis Hughes is an investment adviser representative with J. W. COLE Advisors, Inc. in Laguna Niguel, CA, where they have been registered since 2015. They have worked in the securities industry since 1986 and were previously registered with Financial Advisers of America, LLC. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 7 (general securities representative) and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in California.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- California
- Broker:
18 states and territories
California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington
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Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- J.w. COLE Financial, Inc.May 2013 – no end date reportedLaguna Niguel, CA
- J.w. COLE Advisors, Inc.Feb 2015 – no end date reportedTampa, FL
Official records & sources
Data as of June 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About J. W. COLE Advisors, Inc.
These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.
Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
- Firm account minimum
- $10,000 (waivable)
Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.
Services the firm offers
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$5B–$25B
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 494
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 25
- Main office:
- Tampa, FL
- SEC file number:
- 801-60722
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Form ADV data as of March 31, 2026
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