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John A. Scott, Iii

ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS
Littleton, CO 80127
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CRD#: 1506647
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Professional summary


John Alexander Scott, Iii, who also goes by John Alexander Scott III, John Alexander Scott, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS located in Littleton, Colorado.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. John has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John Alexander Scott Iii | John Alexander Scott

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.
1. J ALEXANDER, 7871 DANTE DRIVE, LITTLETON, CO 80125; SOLE PROPRIETOR. FOR BUSINESS EXPENSES FOR PERSONAL TAX PURPOSES; START DATE 12/10/1998; APPROX. 2 HRS. PER MONTH; APPROX. $50,000 YEARLY COMPENSATION. 2. EDWARD H. ROSS ESTATE; EXECUTOR OF AN ESTATE OF A TRUST 3. FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES; BOARD MEMBER. ATTENDS MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS AND ADVISES MINISTRTY. NOT FINANCIAL RELATED; START DATE 11/15/2005; APPROX. 10 HRS. PER MONTH; NO COMPENSATION. 4. ROSSFALLOON, 7871 DANTE DRIVE, LITTLETON, CO 80125; MANAGER OF MEN'S FLY FISHING CLUB. PAYS BILLS, COLLECT DUES FOR CLUB AND MANAGES PROPERTY; START DATE 03/25/2015; APPROX. 10 HRS. PER MONTH; NO COMPENSATION. 5. CERESCAN, 991 SOUTHPARK DRIVE, SUITE 200, LITTLETON, CO 80120; SHAREHOLDER OF PRIVATE STOCK OFFERING; START DATE 04/04/2016; NO HRS. PER MONTH; NO COMPENSATION. 6. SEI TRUST COMPANY; THIRD PARTY REFERRALS. PAYMENT IS MADE QUARTERLY AND DIRECLTY TO ME AS 1099 INCOME UNDER THE RIA LICENSE OF CEDRUS LLC 7. The Chateau Beaver Creek HOA; Not Investment Related; Colorado; HOA; Chairman of the HOA Finance Committee; Start Date 02/2024; Approx. 4-6 hours/month with 0 hours during securities trading hours; Oversee the comptroller and GMs accounting and audit practices.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

December 8, 2024 - Present

ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS

Office #1: 8241 S. Continental Divide Road, Littleton, CO 80127
RIA
CRD#: 133535
Littleton, CO
Past

March 5, 2021 - March 26, 2025

CEDRUS

RIA
CRD#: 312878
LITTLETON, CO
Past

March 19, 2020 - January 29, 2021

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
LAKEWOOD, CO
Past

March 16, 2020 - January 29, 2021

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
LAKEWOOD, CO
Past

July 29, 2005 - April 21, 2006

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
GOLDEN, CO
Past

July 29, 2005 - April 21, 2006

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
GOLDEN, CO
Past

August 30, 1999 - August 1, 2005

J. SCOTT SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 47007
GOLDEN, CO
Past

March 26, 1999 - December 31, 2005

CEDRUS

RIA
CRD#: 111842
GOLDEN, CO
Past

January 1, 1999 - March 29, 2019

CEDRUS

RIA
CRD#: 111842
LITTLETON, CO
Past

June 2, 1995 - May 6, 1999

KFS BD, INC.

BD
CRD#: 490
OMAHA, NE
Past

October 7, 1989 - June 16, 1995

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

May 21, 1986 - October 11, 1989

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
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".
AA
ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS
7258 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | YOUNG WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. | WELLTH PARTNER | THE DAVIS AGENCY, INC. | SUMMIT WEALTH STRATEGIES | SRS INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | SRS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | SRS CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. | SIMONDAVIS, INC. | SIMONDAVIS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | SIMONDAVIS ASSET MANAGEMENT | SEAL FINANCIAL SERVICES | SCHECHTER INVESTMENT ADVISORS | NOVEN FINANCIAL GROUP | NORTE ADVISORS, LLC | KLEINHENZ & ASSOCIATES LTD. | GEORGINA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | ENDURING WEALTH PARTNERS | CEDRUS LLC | AVERA CAPITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS, LLC | ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS

CRD#: 133535 / SEC#: 801-67165

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/18/2006 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2006 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/24/2012 Terminated)

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
Colorado
(12/8/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/2/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/16/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


AA
ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS
7258 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | YOUNG WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. | WELLTH PARTNER | THE DAVIS AGENCY, INC. | SUMMIT WEALTH STRATEGIES | SRS INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | SRS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | SRS CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. | SIMONDAVIS, INC. | SIMONDAVIS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | SIMONDAVIS ASSET MANAGEMENT | SEAL FINANCIAL SERVICES | SCHECHTER INVESTMENT ADVISORS | NOVEN FINANCIAL GROUP | NORTE ADVISORS, LLC | KLEINHENZ & ASSOCIATES LTD. | GEORGINA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | ENDURING WEALTH PARTNERS | CEDRUS LLC | AVERA CAPITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS, LLC | ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS

CRD#: 133535 / SEC#: 801-67165

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/18/2006 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2006 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/24/2012 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
730 17th Street Suite 107, Denver, CO 80202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(303) 633-5900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
106

SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

AAP FORM ADV PART 2A 11172025 (11/17/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts16,559
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,960,126,874

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Company Information


ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS

CRD#: 133535Littleton, CO 80127

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