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Lavonn M. Mahar

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CRD#: 1093046
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Lavonn May Mahar was a registered financial professional .

Lavonn is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Lavonn had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

December 20, 1991 - October 17, 1995

ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16629
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

January 19, 1990 - December 2, 1991

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

February 22, 1983 - August 16, 1989

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
AT
ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES, LLC
ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES, LLC | LANZISERA, JOSEPH ANTHONY | EXCEL SECURITIES & ASSOCIATES,INC. | EXCEL SECURITIES & ASSOCIATES, INC. | EXCEL SECURITIES & ASSOCIATES | EXCEL SECURITIES

CRD#: 16629 / SEC#: 801-69225, 8-34261

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2008 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/18/2008 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/19/1990
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES, LLC
ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES, LLC | LANZISERA, JOSEPH ANTHONY | EXCEL SECURITIES & ASSOCIATES,INC. | EXCEL SECURITIES & ASSOCIATES, INC. | EXCEL SECURITIES & ASSOCIATES | EXCEL SECURITIES

CRD#: 16629 / SEC#: 801-69225, 8-34261

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2008 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/18/2008 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
200 Canal View Blvd. Suite 204, Rochester, NY 14623
Mailing Address
200 Canal View Blvd. Ste. 204, Rochester, NY 14623
Phone number
(585) 424-1234
Established
Delaware since 01/08/2024
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
75

SEC notice filing (43 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (8/15/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
EXPLORER INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, LLCMEMBER
BRITT, TERRENCE PATRICKVICE PRESIDENT / CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2165686
JOHNSON, KIMBERLYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5378831
LANZISERA, JOSEPH ANTHONYPRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER1052572

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,599
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,717,957,312

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4
Arbitration2

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Company Information


ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 16629

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