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Thomas S. Morton

HAWKINS INVESTMENT COUNSEL
PUYALLUP, WA
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CRD#: 1738219
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Professional summary


Thomas Staley Morton, who also goes by Thomas Staley Morton Cfa, Tom Staley Morton, is a registered financial advisor currently at HAWKINS INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC located in Puyallup, Washington.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Thomas has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Thomas Staley Morton Cfa | Tom Staley Morton

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.
TOM MORTON IS SOLE OWNER AND MANAGING MEMBER OF MORTON PARTNERS, LLC ("MP"), A BUSINESS FORMED IN DECEMBER OF 2010. MP IS NOT AN INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS. MP'S BUSINESS ADDRESS IS 2314 43RD STREET SE PUYALLUP, WA 98374. MP OFFERS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND OTHER NON INVESTMENT RELATED SERVICES. TOM DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 10 HOURS PER MONTH TO MP AND ZERO HOURS PER MONTH TO MP DURING TRADING HOURS. TOM BEGAN WORKING WITH HAWKINS INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC ("HIC") IN JANUARY 2011. ALL INVESTMENT-RELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITY IS PERFORMED THROUGH HIC, NOT MP.

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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

January 17, 2011 - Present

HAWKINS INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134857
PUYALLUP, WA
Past

January 1, 2008 - April 20, 2009

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 21771
TACOMA, WA
Past

July 15, 2004 - January 1, 2008

RUSSELL INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES INC., PART OF RUSSELL INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 37550
TACOMA, WA
Past

October 24, 1989 - August 26, 2004

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 329
SEATTLE, WA

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".
HI
HAWKINS INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC
HAWKINS & ASSOCIATES | HAWKINS INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC | HAWKINS ANDREWS INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC

CRD#: 134857 / SEC#: 801-129611

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2024 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2024 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/13/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2024 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2024 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
Alaska
(5/25/2022)
IAR
Texas
(6/10/2013)
IAR
Washington
(1/17/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/18/1989
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/16/1989
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


HI
HAWKINS INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC
HAWKINS & ASSOCIATES | HAWKINS INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC | HAWKINS ANDREWS INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC

CRD#: 134857 / SEC#: 801-129611

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2024 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2024 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/13/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2024 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
Port Orchard, WA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(360) 536-2181
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts82
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 150,833,739

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Company Information


HAWKINS INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC

CRD#: 134857Puyallup, WA

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