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Scott Michael Knutson

ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH
Helena, MT
·CRD# 2420128·32 years experience

Professional Summary

Scott Michael Knutson is a registered financial advisor currently at ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH located in Helena, Montana. Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Scott has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Years of Experience

32 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH·CRD# 153902
RIA
825 Great Northern Blvd Suite 201, Helena, MT 59601
November 4, 2021 - Present
M. S. HOWELLS & CO.·CRD# 104100
BD
Helena, MT
December 2, 2021 - January 2, 2024
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
RIA
Lewistown, MT
January 3, 2011 - November 15, 2021
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
Lewistown, MT
January 3, 2011 - November 11, 2021
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 10582
RIA
Helena, MT
March 21, 2006 - January 3, 2011
WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.·CRD# 16100
BD
Minneapolis, MN
December 14, 2000 - December 31, 2003
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 10582
BD
Helena, MT
December 13, 2000 - January 3, 2011
WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.·CRD# 16100
BD
Minneapolis, MN
July 11, 1994 - December 13, 2000

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Current Firm

AT
ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH

AMPLIFY PLATFORM | SECOND 50 FINANCIAL | NORTE ADVISORS, LLC | MILL STREET INVESTMENT PARTNERS | MILL STREET FINANCIAL | JAY R. PENNEY, LLC | GENTRY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GENTRY ASSET ADVISORY LLC | FORGE PRIVATE WEALTH | DAY HAGAN ASSET MANAGEMENT | CAMPBELL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC | ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH | ASHTON THOMAS

CRD#: 153902 / SEC#: 801-71512
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/15/2010 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

8605 East Raintree Drive Suite 280, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Phone Number

(602) 732-4745

# of Employees

93

SEC notice filing (37 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 37 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A, APPENDIX 1 WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

7,879

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$6,009,474,500

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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.

1. OCT 2020; FACES53, LLC, BILLINGS, MT; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; REAL ESTATE, MEMBER; DEVOTE 0 HRS/MONTH 2. APRIL 2014; BUDGER ENTERPRISES, LLC, HELENA MT; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; RANCH 90% OWNERSHIP; MANAGER, MAKES DECISIONS REGARDING RANCH; DEVOTE 16 HRS/MONTH, 1 HR/MONTH DURING MARKET HOURS 3. JAN 2020; SHIELDS VALLEY LAND AND CATTLE, LLC, HELENA, MT; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; 90% OWNERSHIP; MANANGING MEMBER FOR REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS; DEVOTE 1 HR/MONTH DURING NON MARKET HOURS 4. NOV 2021; KNUTSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC; INVESTMENT RELATED; MEMBER/OWNERSHIP; DEVOTE 2 HRS/MONTH DURING NON MARKET HOURS.

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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".
AT
ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH

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CRD#: 153902 / SEC#: 801-71512
RIA
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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.
IAR
Arizona
(11/9/2021)
IAR
Montana
(11/4/2021)
IAR
Oregon
(8/30/2024)
IAR
Texas
(11/5/2021)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

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 May 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 1994About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1994About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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