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Tony M. Ashton

STRATEGIC FINANCIAL CONCEPTS
Othello, WA 99344
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CRD#: 3139425
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Professional summary


Tony Merrill Ashton, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, LLC located in Othello, Washington and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Othello, Washington.

Tony is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Tony has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 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)1972 - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - ASHTON FINANCIAL, LLC - 0% - INVESTMENT RELATED - OTHELLO, WA 99344 2)2012 - Real Estate Rental - ABR Holdings - 449 CEDAR BLVD OTHELLO, WA 99344 AND 445 CEDAR BLVD OTHELLO, BLVD 99344 - 5% - INVESTMENT RELATED - OTHELLO, WA, 99344 3)1993 - Non-Variable Insurance - Generational Planning Strategies - 0% - INVESTMENT RELATED - OTHELLO, WA 99344 4)05/2019 - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - GPS Financial - 100% - INVESTMENT RELATED - OTHELLO, WA 99344 5)2007 - INSURANCE AGENCY - AFG BROKERAGE, LLC - 20HRS/MO 10HRS/MO DURING TRADING - INVESTMENT RELATED - OTHELLO, WA 99344 6)1993 - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - CENTURY PLANNING, INC - 30% - INVESTMENT RELATED - OTHELLO, WA 99344 7. 09/03/2019 - GPS Investments - Investment related - At reported business location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - start date:08/06/2019 - 120 hrs/mo - 120 hrs during trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CLU®

Experience


Current

January 15, 2025 - Present

STRATEGIC FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, LLC

Office #1: 160 South 16th Avenue, Othello, WA 99344
RIA
CRD#: 141849
Othello, WA
Current

May 31, 2019 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 160 S. 16th Ave., Othello, WA 99344
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Othello, WA
Past

March 7, 2007 - May 31, 2019

CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8408
OTHELLO, WA
Past

October 14, 1999 - March 7, 2007

UNITED HERITAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35316
OTHELLO, WA
Past

December 3, 1998 - October 14, 1999

SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 759
CEDAR RAPIDS, 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".
SF
STRATEGIC FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, LLC
AGILE RETIREMENT MANAGEMENT | WWK WEALTH ADVISORS | WEALTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF CAPITOL CREDIT UNION | TRILOGY FINANCIAL PLANNING | THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN | TEXAS PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, LLC | STEVENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SEIDENBERGER & COMPANY | ROUND ROCK ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | ROMANO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREVEST FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC. | RED OAK FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT | ONE XVI WEALTH, LLC | OAKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NFA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NFA INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES | NFA EMPOWERS | NATIONAL FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, LLC | MOFFATT FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | MEIGS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | MAYFIELD STEVENS FINANCIAL ADVISORS | JEFFREY SOLINSKY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JEFFERY L. SOLINSKY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, A DIVISION OF SOLINSKY GROUP | G2 WEALTH MANAGEMENT PARTNERS, LLC | CORPORATE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | CONCHO INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CHRISTENSEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CARROLL ADVISORY GROUP | CAPITAL RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP | BURNET WEALTH MANAGEMENT, PLLC | BURNET ASSET MANAGEMENT | BUBELA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BENEFIT PLANNING GROUP INSURANCE & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BENEFIT PLANNING GROUP | BB&A FINANCIAL GROUP | ASSET PLANNING & CONSULTING LLC

CRD#: 141849 / SEC#: 801-67243

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2006 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.
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
(6/3/2019)
RR
Idaho
(6/3/2019)
RR
Kentucky
(10/12/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/1/2023)
RR
Montana
(6/3/2019)
RR
Oregon
(5/31/2019)
RR
Rhode Island
(2/6/2024)
RR
Utah
(7/10/2020)
RR
Washington
(5/31/2019)
IAR
Washington
(1/15/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/13/2025
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SF
STRATEGIC FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, LLC
AGILE RETIREMENT MANAGEMENT | WWK WEALTH ADVISORS | WEALTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF CAPITOL CREDIT UNION | TRILOGY FINANCIAL PLANNING | THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN | TEXAS PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, LLC | STEVENS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SEIDENBERGER & COMPANY | ROUND ROCK ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | ROMANO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREVEST FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC. | RED OAK FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT | ONE XVI WEALTH, LLC | OAKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NFA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NFA INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES | NFA EMPOWERS | NATIONAL FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, LLC | MOFFATT FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | MEIGS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | MAYFIELD STEVENS FINANCIAL ADVISORS | JEFFREY SOLINSKY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JEFFERY L. SOLINSKY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, A DIVISION OF SOLINSKY GROUP | G2 WEALTH MANAGEMENT PARTNERS, LLC | CORPORATE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | CONCHO INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CHRISTENSEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CARROLL ADVISORY GROUP | CAPITAL RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP | BURNET WEALTH MANAGEMENT, PLLC | BURNET ASSET MANAGEMENT | BUBELA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BENEFIT PLANNING GROUP INSURANCE & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BENEFIT PLANNING GROUP | BB&A FINANCIAL GROUP | ASSET PLANNING & CONSULTING LLC

CRD#: 141849 / SEC#: 801-67243

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2006 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
901 Ne Loop 410 Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78209
Mailing Address
Phone number
(210) 737-7800
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
41

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRM BROCHURE (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,290
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,006,017,397

Red Flags


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Company Information


STRATEGIC FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, LLC

CRD#: 141849Othello, WA 99344

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