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Amy E. Clayton

TRUST ADVISORY GROUP LTD
Westport, CT
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CRD#: 1241917
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Professional summary


Amy Ellen Clayton, who also goes by Amy Ellen Claytonbenjamin, Amy Claytonbenjamin, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUST ADVISORY GROUP LTD located in Westport, Connecticut and STONEX SECURITIES INC. located in Westport, Connecticut.

Amy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Amy has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Amy Ellen Claytonbenjamin | Amy Claytonbenjamin

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Saugatuck Island Homeowners Association; NOT investment related; Westport, CT; homeowners association; Board Member; 05/01/2019; 1 hr/month, 0 hrs during trading hours; provide general help regarding homeowners association

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

February 10, 2017 - Present

TRUST ADVISORY GROUP LTD

RIA
CRD#: 106926
Westport, CT
Current

September 30, 2024 - Present

STONEX SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18456
WESTPORT, CT
Past

February 7, 2017 - September 23, 2024

AGES FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 15427
Westport, CT
Past

October 18, 2006 - February 10, 2017

SOURCE CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 36719
WESTPORT, CT
Past

September 2, 2003 - October 19, 2006

SOURCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 111967
WESTPORT, CT
Past

April 24, 2003 - February 10, 2017

SOURCE CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36719
WESTPORT, CT
Past

October 26, 1994 - April 8, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
STAMFORD, CT
Past

October 24, 1994 - April 8, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 13, 1991 - October 18, 1994

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 23, 1984 - May 17, 1991

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY

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".
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TRUST ADVISORY GROUP LTD
ADVANTAGE WEALTH SOLUTIONS | TRUST ADVISORY GROUP LTD | STONEX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STARR INVESTMENT SERVICES INC. | SOLARES HILL ADVISORS | RHK CAPITAL | RETIREMENT INCOME ADVISORS | PRIMARY WEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, LLC | PARAMOUNT FINANCIAL GROUP | ORION WEALTH ADVISORS | NEW ENGLAND TRUST SERVICES | MORRISTOWN CAPITAL ASSOCIATES LLC | MDS FINANCIAL | LIFE PATH FINANCIAL SERVICES | INVESTMENT SECURITIES GROUP | GIPSON-FITZPATRICK INVESTMENT MANGEMENT | CREATIVE WEALTH ADVISORS | COROMANDEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CINDRICH FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 106926 / SEC#: 801-46919

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/25/1994 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

IAR
Connecticut
(2/10/2017)
RR
Connecticut
(9/30/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/22/2024)
RR
Florida
(10/22/2024)
RR
Maine
(10/1/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/2/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(9/30/2024)
RR
New York
(10/22/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(2/11/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/1/2024)
RR
Texas
(9/30/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/11/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TA
TRUST ADVISORY GROUP LTD
ADVANTAGE WEALTH SOLUTIONS | TRUST ADVISORY GROUP LTD | STONEX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STARR INVESTMENT SERVICES INC. | SOLARES HILL ADVISORS | RHK CAPITAL | RETIREMENT INCOME ADVISORS | PRIMARY WEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, LLC | PARAMOUNT FINANCIAL GROUP | ORION WEALTH ADVISORS | NEW ENGLAND TRUST SERVICES | MORRISTOWN CAPITAL ASSOCIATES LLC | MDS FINANCIAL | LIFE PATH FINANCIAL SERVICES | INVESTMENT SECURITIES GROUP | GIPSON-FITZPATRICK INVESTMENT MANGEMENT | CREATIVE WEALTH ADVISORS | COROMANDEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CINDRICH FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 106926 / SEC#: 801-46919

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/25/1994 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2 Perimeter Park South Suite 500 West, Birmingham, AL 35243
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 292-2411
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
30

SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TAG ADV2A 072825 (7/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,720
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 494,407,359

Red Flags


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Company Information


TRUST ADVISORY GROUP LTD

CRD#: 106926Westport, CT

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