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Robert Clark

ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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CRD#: 3234568
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Professional summary


Robert Clark, who also goes by Robert Fox Clark IV, Robert Fox Clark, is a registered financial professional currently at ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Robert is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Robert has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Robert Fox Clark Iv | Robert Fox Clark

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 28, 2025 - Present

ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 8605 E. Raintree Drive Suite# 280, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16629
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

April 19, 2023 - March 28, 2025

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

BD
CRD#: 104100
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

June 16, 2021 - January 28, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

June 16, 2021 - January 28, 2022

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

June 16, 2021 - January 28, 2022

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

June 9, 2021 - January 28, 2022

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

August 2, 2016 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
Chandler, AZ
Past

September 30, 2013 - September 18, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHANDLER, AZ
Past

May 6, 2002 - October 9, 2012

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

August 25, 1999 - February 16, 2000

DMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15480
GREAT FALLS, VA

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".
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ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES, LLC
ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES, LLC | LANZISERA, JOSEPH ANTHONY | EXCEL SECURITIES & ASSOCIATES,INC. | EXCEL SECURITIES & ASSOCIATES, INC. | EXCEL SECURITIES & ASSOCIATES | EXCEL SECURITIES

CRD#: 16629 / SEC#: 801-69225, 8-34261

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2008 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/18/2008 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
(3/28/2025)
RR
New York
(3/28/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/14/2002
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AT
ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES, LLC
ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES, LLC | LANZISERA, JOSEPH ANTHONY | EXCEL SECURITIES & ASSOCIATES,INC. | EXCEL SECURITIES & ASSOCIATES, INC. | EXCEL SECURITIES & ASSOCIATES | EXCEL SECURITIES

CRD#: 16629 / SEC#: 801-69225, 8-34261

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2008 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/18/2008 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
200 Canal View Blvd. Suite 204, Rochester, NY 14623
Mailing Address
200 Canal View Blvd. Ste. 204, Rochester, NY 14623
Phone number
(585) 424-1234
Established
Delaware since 01/08/2024
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
75

SEC notice filing (43 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (8/15/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
EXPLORER INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, LLCMEMBER
BRITT, TERRENCE PATRICKVICE PRESIDENT / CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2165686
JOHNSON, KIMBERLYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5378831
LANZISERA, JOSEPH ANTHONYPRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER1052572

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,599
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,717,957,312

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4
Arbitration2

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Company Information


ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 16629Scottsdale, AZ 85260

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