Andy L. Thornton

THE CLARUS GROUP

WINNIE, TX 77665

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CRD#: 4453472

Professional summary

Andy Lee Thornton JR., CFP®, who also goes by Buck Thornton Jr., is a registered financial advisor currently at THE CLARUS GROUP located in Winnie, Texas.

Andy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Andy has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Buck Thornton Jr.

Other business activities

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(1) Thornton Wealth Group, Incl - Not investment related - 325 Highway 124, Winnie, TX 77665 - S-corp DBA - President - 12/2012 - 5hrs/mo - 0hrs/mo during trading hrs - My bills & payroll (for my office) are done through Thornton Wealth Group 2) Open A Tee LLC - Not investment related - 325 Hwy 124, Winnie, TX 77665 - LLC - Registered Agent - 9/2017 - 0hrs/mo - 0hrs/mo during trading hrs - It is the LLC that owns my office space that I lease. I created the LLC as my CPA & attorney directed me to for liability purposes 3) The Clarus Insurance Group, LLC, Non Investment-Related, Same Address, Insurance Firm, Licensed Insurance Professional, Start Date: 08/2023, 10 HRS/Month, 10 HRS/Month During Trading Hours, Sale of Insurance Products

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2012

Experience

Current

September 15, 2020 - Present

THE CLARUS GROUP

Office #1: Po Box 1880 325 Hwy 124, Winnie, TX 77665

RIA

CRD#: 310163

WINNIE, TX

Past

January 11, 2021 - December 1, 2021

KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 288898

Winnie, TX

Past

January 2, 2009 - October 2, 2020

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA

CRD#: 149018

WINNIE, TX

Past

August 25, 2005 - January 2, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 6694

WINNIE, TX

Past

December 7, 2001 - October 2, 2020

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

WINNIE, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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THE CLARUS GROUP

CLARUS WEALTH GROUP | THE CLARUS GROUP, INC. | THE CLARUS GROUP

CRD#: 310163 / SEC#: 801-119388

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/2/2020 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Texas
(9/15/2020)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/22/2005

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/28/2001

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/6/2001

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

THE CLARUS GROUP

CLARUS WEALTH GROUP | THE CLARUS GROUP, INC. | THE CLARUS GROUP

CRD#: 310163 / SEC#: 801-119388

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/2/2020 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

520 Post Oak Blvd. Suite 750, Houston, TX 77027

Mailing Address

Phone number

(713) 621-3500

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CLARUS WEALTH GROUP DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (10/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,807
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 877,307,586

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Andy L. Thornton

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Andy Lee Thornton JR.'s CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

THE CLARUS GROUP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/22/2005

Series 63

Date: 12/28/2001

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/6/2001

Current Firm

THE CLARUS GROUP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

THE CLARUS GROUP

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