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Andy L. Thornton

THE CLARUS GROUP
WINNIE, TX 77665
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CRD#: 4453472
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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.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Buck Thornton Jr.

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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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

BD
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.

BD
CRD#: 6694
WINNIE, TX

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".
TC
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

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
Texas
(9/15/2020)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/22/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/28/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/6/2001
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

TC
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
13

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

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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 Accounts1,807
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 877,307,586

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Company Information

THE CLARUS GROUP

CRD#: 310163Winnie, TX 77665

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