AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
JV

Jon C. Vaughan

TRI-STAR ADVISORS
Houston, TX 77057
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 2449905
JV

Professional summary


Jon Carter Vaughan, who also goes by Jon C. Vaughan, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRI-STAR ADVISORS, INC. located in Houston, Texas and CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Houston, Texas.

Jon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Jon has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 72, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jon C. Vaughan

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.
No. 1) Name of Business: B&V Developers. Non-investment related. Address: Rifle Colorado, CO 81650. Nature of Business: Real Estate Holdings. Position/Title/Relationship: Investor. Start Date: 06/2005. Hours per month: 0. Hours per month during Securities trading hours: 0. Duties/Responsibilities: Passive Investment. No. 2) Name of Business: TRI-STAR GROUP. Investment related. Address: 5718 Westheimer Rd. Suite 950, Houston, TX 77057. Nature of Business: DBA Securities Marketing for Securities. Position/Title/Relationship: Officer. Start Date: 01/01/2015. Hours per month: 35. Hours per month during Securities trading hours: 35. Duties/Responsibilities: Registered representative/Securities marketing for securities. No. 3) Name of Business: TRI-STAR ADVISORS INC. Investment related. Address: 5718 Westheimer Rd. Suite 950. Houston, TX 77057. Nature of Business: Investment Advisor Representative for Registered Investment Advisory Firm. Position/Title/Relationship: Partner. Start Date: 07/15/2009. Hours per month: 80. Hours per month during Securities trading hours: 80. Duties/Responsibilities: Investment advisor representative. No. 4) Name of Business: CNACV, LLC. Non-Investment related. Address: 5718 Westheimer, Ste 950, Houston, TX 77008. Nature of Business: Accounting mechanism for bill paying. Position/Title/Relationship: Partner. Start Date: 12/31/2014. Hours per month: 1. Hours per month during securities trading hours: 0.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Jon Carter Vaughan's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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

July 15, 2009 - Present

TRI-STAR ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 5718 Westheimer Suite 950a, Houston, TX 77057
RIA
CRD#: 149760
Houston, TX
Current

November 14, 2014 - Present

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 5718 Westheimer Suite 950 A, Houston, TX 77057
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20999
Houston, TX
Past

May 11, 2009 - November 23, 2010

PARALLAX INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 114924
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 3, 1995 - March 9, 2015

TRI-STAR FINANCIAL

BD
CRD#: 32458
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 23, 1994 - September 26, 1994

MURCHISON INVESTMENT BANKERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20027

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(12/18/2024)
RR
Colorado
(2/18/2015)
RR
Georgia
(3/25/2015)
RR
Illinois
(2/9/2015)
RR
Kansas
(3/27/2015)
IAR
Louisiana
(9/6/2023)
RR
Nevada
(3/19/2015)
RR
New York
(2/9/2015)
RR
North Carolina
(3/2/2015)
RR
Ohio
(1/2/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/10/2015)
RR
South Dakota
(3/5/2015)
IAR
Texas
(7/15/2009)
RR
Texas
(2/6/2015)
RR
Virginia
(1/3/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/4/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 72
Date: 1/2/2023
Government Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TA
TRI-STAR ADVISORS, INC.
TRI-STAR ADVISORS INC. | TRI-STAR ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 149760 / SEC#: 801-70769

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/21/2023 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/6/2023 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/12/2023 Approved)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
5718 Westheimer Suite 950a, Houston, TX 77057
Mailing Address
Phone number
(713) 735-9200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts134
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 56,702,564

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


TRI-STAR ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 149760Houston, TX 77057

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Jon Vaughan

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Troy Lynn Wootton Jr
Troy WoottonAdvisorCheck Check Mark
EDWARD JONES
IAR
RR
Sugar Land, TX
Darren Dindinger
Darren DindingerAdvisorCheck Check Mark
ALLWORTH FINANCIAL, L.P.
IAR
RR
Orting, WA
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics