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Scott M. Knutson

ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH
Helena, MT 59601
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CRD#: 2420128
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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.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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. NOV 2021; ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC, HELENA, MT; INVESTMENTE RELATED; INVESTMENTADVISORY; MANAGING WEALTH ADVISOR; WEALTH ADVISOR; DEVOTE 160 HRS/MONTH DURING MARKET HOURS. 2. OCT 2020; FACES53, LLC, BILLINGS, MT; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; REAL ESTATE, MEMBER; DEVOTE 0 HRS/MONTH 3. 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 4. 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 5. NOV 2021; KNUTSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC; INVESTMENT RELATED; MEMBER/OWNERSHIP; DEVOTE 2 HRS/MONTH DURING NON MARKET HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

November 4, 2021 - Present

ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH

Office #1: 825 Great Northern Blvd Suite 201, Helena, MT 59601
RIA
CRD#: 153902
Helena, MT
Past

December 2, 2021 - January 2, 2024

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

BD
CRD#: 104100
HELENA, MT
Past

January 3, 2011 - November 15, 2021

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
LEWISTOWN, MT
Past

January 3, 2011 - November 11, 2021

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
LEWISTOWN, MT
Past

March 21, 2006 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
HELENA, MT
Past

December 14, 2000 - December 31, 2003

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 16100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 13, 2000 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
HELENA, MT
Past

July 11, 1994 - December 13, 2000

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 16100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH
AMPLIFY PLATFORM | SECOND 50 FINANCIAL | NORTE ADVISORS, LLC | MILL STREET FINANCIAL | JAY R. PENNEY, LLC | GENTRY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GENTRY ASSET ADVISORY LLC | FORGE PRIVATE WEALTH | 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 - (6/15/2010 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
Arizona
(11/9/2021)
IAR
Montana
(11/4/2021)
IAR
Oregon
(8/30/2024)
IAR
Texas
(11/5/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/25/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH
AMPLIFY PLATFORM | SECOND 50 FINANCIAL | NORTE ADVISORS, LLC | MILL STREET FINANCIAL | JAY R. PENNEY, LLC | GENTRY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GENTRY ASSET ADVISORY LLC | FORGE PRIVATE WEALTH | 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 - (6/15/2010 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
8605 East Raintree Drive Suite 280, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Mailing Address
Phone number
(602) 732-4745
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
114

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A, APPENDIX 1 WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (5/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,733
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,051,333,740

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Company Information


ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 153902Helena, MT 59601

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