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John H. Upton

RETIREMENT CONSULTING GROUP
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
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CRD#: 1363612
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Professional summary


John Harold Upton III, who also goes by Jack Upton III, Jack Upton, is a registered financial advisor currently at RETIREMENT CONSULTING GROUP, INC. located in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. John has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jack Upton Iii | Jack Upton

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.
Peter R. Marsh Foundation, non-investment related, 19215 SE 34th St. Suite 106 PMB 397 Camas WA 98607, non-profit that awards scholarships to high school students and grants to middle school teachers, Board chair of the Peter R. Marsh Foundation, Board chair, board member for about 17 years and Board Chair since December 2024, uncompensated, about 3 hours per month, about 3 hours per month, Chair's role is to lead the board, guide the foundation, and ensure that the board is functioning effectively. Board Chair also works to support the board's strategic direction and governance. Seaside Cottages LLC, non-investment related, 60473 Robinette Road, St. Helens, Oregon 97035, an LLC to hold investment real estate that John owns, President, President, April 7, 2023, it became an inactive shell, in June, September and October of 2024 the LLC was first funded with transfers or real estate, a bank account was established, and a TIN was applied for, about one to two hours, about one to two hours, Oversee the real estate management company, work with the bookkeeper, attorney and other related professionals, make capital improvement decisions, stay informed regarding local and state authority requirements for rental real estate.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 1, 2021 - Present

RETIREMENT CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 5 Centerpoint Drive Suite 400, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
RIA
CRD#: 311184
Lake Oswego, OR
Past

November 10, 2020 - February 18, 2021

ARBOR POINT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 165127
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
Past

November 6, 2020 - February 18, 2021

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
Past

November 6, 2020 - February 18, 2021

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
Past

March 10, 2003 - November 6, 2020

KMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3866
PORTLAND, OR
Past

April 8, 1997 - November 6, 2020

KMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3866
PORTLAND, OR
Past

February 21, 1992 - April 8, 1997

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7600
Past

September 4, 1990 - March 5, 1992

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 8, 1988 - September 4, 1990

BATEMAN EICHLER, HILL RICHARDS, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 76
Past

May 23, 1985 - July 26, 1988

SECURITY PACIFIC SECURITIES OF OREGON, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13120

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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RETIREMENT CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
RETIREMENT CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 311184 / SEC#: 801-119724

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/30/2020 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Oregon
(4/1/2021)
IAR
Texas
(10/1/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/29/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


RC
RETIREMENT CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
RETIREMENT CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 311184 / SEC#: 801-119724

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/30/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5 Centerpointe Drive Suite 400, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Mailing Address
Phone number
(503) 225-1700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RCG 2025 FIRM BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts185
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 411,125,617

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Company Information


RETIREMENT CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 311184Lake Oswego, OR 97035

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