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Gary R. Stratton

VISTAFRONT PARTNERS
Frankfort, KY 40601
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CRD#: 1832618
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Professional summary


Gary Reed Stratton is a registered financial advisor currently at VISTAFRONT PARTNERS INC located in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Gary has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Aliases


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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.
Kentucky State University, Frankfort, Kentucky, Associate Professor of Economics and Finance. This business is not investment related. Working part time with VistaFront Partners Inc. This is a full time teaching position. . Hours teaching during market trading hours vary from semester to semester, but I approximate that I will be available 4 hours each day during trading hours. Bluegrass Crypto Inc. is located at 110 Cherry Street, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342. This company is not investment related. Dr. Stratton serves as VP of the company. This company was established for the purpose of mining and collecting ethereum coins. The company is owner of 12.5 coins at the moment and owns the server equipment for the purpose of mining. The company has stopped mining for ethereum because the mining for this has been halted. The company will only hold these coins for future appreciation in value. Dr. Stratton has spent minimal time on this company. Less than an hour per week, none of which is during securities trading hours. Cap City Innovation Fund Inc. was formed on July 15, 2021. The address on file is 801 Schenkel Lane, Suite 200, Frankfort, KY, 40601. The purpose of this project is to promote Frankfort as a destination for business and economic development by establishing a local venture capital fund. Dr. Stratton serves only as a facilitator with this company and has no official title. The project was designed to help bring interested people together for the formation of such a venture. This company is not investment related and has raised no funds for the project to date. Dr. Stratton has spent less than fifteen hours on this project since inception, none spent during securities trading hours. Dr. Stratton is the Registered Agent for Friends of BRED Business LLC, a private for profit company with the mission of giving back to the School of Business at Kentucky State University. It was formed on July 19, 2024. His role is to work with an Executive Committee only as a consultant as they form and build the company in its dual role as a for profit company with a philanthropic endeavor. The address on file is 700 Leslie Avenue, Frankfort, KY 40601. This company is not investment related. Time spent is less than 2 hours each week, none spent during trading hours. Dr. Stratton is the Registered Agent and consultant for Friends of HBCU's LLC. The company was formed on July 19, 2024. His role in this company is to consult the Executive Committee as they develop the company into a for profit company with the mission of giving back to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's). This company is also a for profit company with a philanthropic endeavor. The address on file is 700 Leslie Avenue, Frankfort, KY 40601. Time spent is less than two hours per week and none during trading hours. This company is not investment related.

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

March 22, 2021 - Present

VISTAFRONT PARTNERS INC

Office #1: 682 Teton Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601
RIA
CRD#: 307057
Frankfort, KY

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
Kentucky
(3/22/2021)
IAR
Virginia
(3/22/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/22/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


VP
VISTAFRONT PARTNERS INC
VISTAFRONT PARTNERS INC | WEALTHFRONT PARTNERS INC

CRD#: 307057 / SEC#:

Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/5/2020 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
682 Teton Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 404, Frankfort, KY 40602
Phone number
(859) 750-5881
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts20
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 448,470

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Company Information


VISTAFRONT PARTNERS INC

CRD#: 307057Frankfort, KY 40601

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