Clayton L. Thornton

FORVIS MAZARS WEALTH ADVISORS

Charleston, SC 29403

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CRD#: 1877952

Professional summary

Clayton Lenhart Thornton, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at FORVIS MAZARS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Charleston, South Carolina.

Clayton is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Clayton has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

June 1, 2022 - Present

FORVIS MAZARS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 525 East Bay Street Suite 100, Charleston, SC 29403Office #2: 133 East First North Street Suite 8, Summerville, SC 29483

RIA

CRD#: 110905

Charleston, SC

Past

January 3, 2017 - August 24, 2022

DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 109279

Summerville, SC

Past

May 29, 2008 - December 31, 2016

DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 109279

SUMMERVILLE, SC

Past

January 25, 2008 - May 23, 2008

EDWARD JONES

RIA

CRD#: 250

SUMMERVILLE, SC

Past

May 3, 1999 - May 23, 2008

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

SUMMERVILLE, SC

Past

January 17, 1997 - May 10, 1999

THE ROBINSON-HUMPHREY COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 723

ATLANTA, GA

Past

October 19, 1988 - June 17, 1996

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FORVIS MAZARS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 110905 / SEC#: 801-56928

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/28/1999 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR

South Carolina
(6/1/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 1/15/2008

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/31/1988

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/15/1988

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

FORVIS MAZARS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 110905 / SEC#: 801-56928

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/28/1999 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

910 East St Louis St, Springfield, MO 65806

Mailing Address

Phone number

(417) 831-7283

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

123

SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A 082025 (8/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	13,227
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 9,751,986,659

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
08/18/2025	Cover Page	Report
09/18/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/23/2024	Cover Page	Report
11/21/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Clayton L. Thornton

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Clayton Lenhart Thornton's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

EDWARD JONES

EDWARD JONES

THE ROBINSON-HUMPHREY COMPANY, LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FORVIS MAZARS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 1/15/2008

Series 63

Date: 10/31/1988

Series 7

Date: 10/15/1988

Current Firm

FORVIS MAZARS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

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FORVIS MAZARS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

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