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Tom Lawson

Tom Lawson

CFP®
CRD# 2344577·Registered 1993 - 2025
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Tom 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.

Professional Summary

Tom Lawson, CFP®, who also goes by C. T Lawson, C.thomas Thomas Lawson, C.thomas. Thomas Lawson, Charles T Lawson, Charles Thomas Lawson, Tex Lawson, Tom Lawson, was a registered financial advisor. Tom was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1993 - 2025. Tom had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 31, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 8...

At a Glance

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Active Clients

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Fee Structure

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Active Clients

Other Aliases

C. T Lawson, C.thomas Thomas Lawson, C.thomas. Thomas Lawson, Charles T Lawson, Charles Thomas Lawson, Tex Lawson, Tom Lawson

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2014

Years of Experience

33 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CLIENT FIRST CAPITAL, LLC·CRD# 300684
RIA
San Diego, CA
July 14, 2021 - September 11, 2025
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.·CRD# 5393
RIA
San Diego, CA
May 26, 2020 - July 12, 2021
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.·CRD# 5393
BD
San Diego, CA
May 23, 2020 - July 12, 2021
USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY·CRD# 5475
RIA
Poway, CA
January 8, 2018 - May 24, 2020
USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES·CRD# 106352
RIA
San Diego, CA
August 28, 2012 - January 8, 2018
USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 129035
BD
Poway, CA
August 28, 2012 - May 24, 2020
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
RIA
La Jolla, CA
July 1, 2011 - August 16, 2012
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
BD
La Jolla, CA
June 30, 2011 - August 16, 2012
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
La Jolla, CA
March 3, 2009 - July 5, 2011
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
La Jolla, CA
March 2, 2009 - July 5, 2011
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.·CRD# 7059
BD
Rancho Bernardo, CA
January 5, 2000 - March 23, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.·CRD# 7059
RIA
Rancho Bernardo, CA
July 8, 1997 - March 23, 2009
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
New York, NY
June 10, 1993 - January 4, 2000

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Current Firm

CF
CLIENT FIRST CAPITAL, LLC

CLIENT FIRST CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 300684 / SEC#: 801-114955
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/8/2019 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

San Diego, CA

Mailing Address

8880 Rio San Diego Drive Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92108

Phone Number

(800) 310-2828

# of Employees

4

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 3 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (3/23/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

64

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$269,676,993

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Other business activities

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Company: Tailhook Association. 9696 Businesspark Ave San Diego, CA 92131 Nature of Business: To educate the public on the importance of carrier and other seabased aviation and contribute to improved communications among civilian and military communities regarding carrier aviation matters. Promote the Tailhook Educational Foundation. Title: CFO - Chief Financial Officer. Brief Description of Duties Performed: Be available to the Executive Director and the Tailhook Board to provide general financial knowledge. No specific investment advice will be provided. Tailhook has a Financial Advisor that manages their assets and makes all investment decisions. From: 05/01/2018-Present. Amount of Time You Devote to Business: 2 hours per Month. Work for business during securities trading hours? No. Investment related? No. Compensated for work? No.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CF
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RIA
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jun 1994About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 1993About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Apr 1997About the Series 3 exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed May 1996About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1993About the Series 7 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 10 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 9 exam

Series 8 — General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Passed Mar 1997

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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