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Sarah Katherine McDonald

Investment Adviser Representative at J. W. COLE Advisors, Inc.

Bedford, NHCRD #6004456Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
14 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Sarah Katherine McDonald is an investment adviser representative with J. W. COLE Advisors, Inc. in Bedford, NH, where they have been registered since 2020. They have worked in the securities industry since 2012 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Arcadia Wealth Management, LLC and Edward Jones. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in New Hampshire.

Office

2 Bedford Farms Drive, Suite 104
Bedford, NH 03110

Advisors at this office: 2

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
New Hampshire

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 7/16/2012
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 9/15/2017
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 5/29/2012

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

J. W. COLE Advisors, Inc.Current
6/23/2020 – Bedford, NH
Arcadia Wealth Management, LLC
10/2/2017 – 6/2/2020Manchester, NH
Edward Jones
7/19/2012 – 9/15/2017Wakefield, MA

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Edward Jones
    Apr 2012 – Sep 2017St Louis, MO
  2. Edward Jones
    Jan 2012 – Sep 2017Wakefield, MA
  3. Arcadia Financial Group, LLC
    Sep 2017 – May 2020Salem, NH
  4. Arcadia Wealth Management, LLC
    Sep 2017 – May 2020Salem, NH
  5. J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
    Jun 2020 – no end date reportedTampa, FL

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 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

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

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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