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Ronald J. Barton

LIGHTHOUSE WEALTH STRATEGIES
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
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CRD#: 2191276
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Professional summary


Ronald James Barton, who also goes by Ron Barton, is a registered financial advisor currently at LIGHTHOUSE WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC located in Gig Harbor, Washington.

Ronald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Ronald has worked at 11 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


Ron Barton

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) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL; 23110 NE HWY 3 BELFAIR, WA. JUNE 2007 INVESTMENT RELATED. OWNED BY 100% RON & TRINET BARTON. RESPONSIBILITIES: COLLECT RENT, MAINTENANCE, PAY TAXES. <1 HOUR NON TRADING TIME 2) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL; 1046 GRANT ST DUPLEX MOSES LAKE, WA. APRIL 2001 INVESTMENT RELATED. OWNED 100% BY RON & TRINET BARTON. RESPONSIBILITIES: COLLECT RENT, MAINTENANCE, PAY TAXES. <1 HOUR NON TRADING TIME Sowell Management Services dba Lighthouse Wealth Strategies, IAR, investment related Mr. Barton is a broker with Veritas Independent Partners. Mr. Barton provides advise on annuities and spends approximately 4 hours a week on this investment related endeavor.

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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

February 21, 2019 - Present

LIGHTHOUSE WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

Office #1: 3312 Rosedale St Suite 201, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
RIA
CRD#: 299334
Gig Harbor, WA
Past

February 20, 2018 - January 3, 2023

TRUTORO

BD
CRD#: 169291
Gig Harbor, WA
Past

September 5, 2017 - March 25, 2021

SOWELL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 127145
Gig Harbor, WA
Past

January 16, 2009 - June 19, 2017

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
TACOMA, WA
Past

January 16, 2009 - June 19, 2017

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
TACOMA, WA
Past

April 2, 2007 - January 20, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
GIG HARBOR, WA
Past

April 2, 2007 - January 20, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
GIG HARBOR, WA
Past

September 7, 2004 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
GIG HARBOR, WA
Past

September 7, 2004 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
GIG HARBOR, WA
Past

June 13, 2000 - September 23, 2004

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
SILVERDALE, WA
Past

May 9, 2000 - September 23, 2004

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 2, 1998 - May 9, 2000

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 14, 1997 - March 2, 1998

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7600
Past

January 28, 1994 - December 10, 1997

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 31, 1993 - February 9, 1994

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 3, 1991 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
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".
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LIGHTHOUSE WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC
LIGHTHOUSE WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 299334 / SEC#: 801-114372

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2018 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
Texas
(8/7/2024)
IAR
Washington
(2/21/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/4/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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LIGHTHOUSE WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC
LIGHTHOUSE WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 299334 / SEC#: 801-114372

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3312 Rosedale St Suite 201, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Mailing Address
Phone number
(253) 948-3725
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2B BROCHURE M PAUL 7.25 (7/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,034
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 713,502,018

Red Flags


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Company Information


LIGHTHOUSE WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 299334Gig Harbor, WA 98335

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