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Andy Lee Thornton Jr.

CFP®
THE CLARUS GROUP
WINNIE, TX
·CRD# 4453472·24 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Buck Thornton Jr.

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2012

Years of Experience

24 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

THE CLARUS GROUP·CRD# 310163
RIA
Po Box 1880 325 Hwy 124, Winnie, TX 77665
September 15, 2020 - Present
KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC·CRD# 288898
BD
Winnie, TX
January 11, 2021 - December 1, 2021
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC·CRD# 149018
RIA
Winnie, TX
January 2, 2009 - October 2, 2020
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694
RIA
Winnie, TX
August 25, 2005 - January 2, 2009
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694
BD
Winnie, TX
December 7, 2001 - October 2, 2020

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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 - SEC (9/2/2020 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

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

Phone Number

(713) 621-3500

# of Employees

14

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 5 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CLARUS WEALTH GROUP DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (10/2/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,786

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,103,793,878

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/04/2026Cover PageReport

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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) 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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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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THE CLARUS GROUP

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

CRD#: 310163 / SEC#: 801-119388
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (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.
IAR
Texas
(9/15/2020)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Aug 2005About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2001About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2001About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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