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John P. Ashford

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CRD#: 2318458
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

John Pickett Ashford, who also goes by John Ashford, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. John had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John Ashford

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 3, 2023 - June 15, 2023

MARINER WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 140195
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

August 29, 2022 - February 2, 2023

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
Greenville, SC
Past

January 6, 2016 - December 31, 2016

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

November 13, 2015 - December 31, 2015

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

October 20, 2011 - April 15, 2013

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

October 5, 2011 - April 15, 2013

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

January 27, 2009 - October 4, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

January 14, 2009 - October 4, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

December 11, 2007 - December 31, 2008

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

November 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

October 2, 2006 - November 1, 2007

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

October 2, 2006 - November 1, 2007

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

July 20, 2006 - October 20, 2006

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110826
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

April 27, 2006 - October 20, 2006

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

September 15, 2003 - April 4, 2006

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

January 22, 2003 - August 5, 2003

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

December 12, 2001 - January 14, 2003

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 13, 1996 - June 4, 2002

W.C. SMITH & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36865
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

November 15, 1994 - May 16, 1996

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

July 14, 1993 - December 1, 1994

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

May 25, 1993 - July 26, 1993

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA

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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MARINER WEALTH
ADVICEPERIOD | MARINER, LLC | MARINER WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | MARINER WEALTH ADVISORS | MARINER WEALTH | MARINER ULTRA | MARINER INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING, LLC | MARINER INSTITUTIONAL | MARINER | KUMMER FINANCIAL STRATEGIES

CRD#: 140195 / SEC#: 801-66632

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/24/2006 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/29/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/16/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MW
MARINER WEALTH
ADVICEPERIOD | MARINER, LLC | MARINER WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | MARINER WEALTH ADVISORS | MARINER WEALTH | MARINER ULTRA | MARINER INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING, LLC | MARINER INSTITUTIONAL | MARINER | KUMMER FINANCIAL STRATEGIES

CRD#: 140195 / SEC#: 801-66632

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/24/2006 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5700 W. 112th Street Suite 500, Overland Park, KS 66211
Mailing Address
Phone number
(913) 904-5700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,503

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MARINER ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts155,767
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 98,603,233,201

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/25/2025
Cover Page
11/19/2024
12/21/2023

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Company Information


MARINER WEALTH

CRD#: 140195

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