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Allen Ryan Burton

Allen R. Burton

MASONBORO ADVISORS
Wilmington, NC 28403
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CRD#: 4639107
Allen Ryan Burton

Professional summary


Allen Ryan Burton, CFP®, who also goes by A. Ryan Burton, Allen Burton, Ryan Burton, is a registered financial advisor currently at MASONBORO ADVISORS located in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Allen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Allen has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


A. Ryan Burton | Allen Burton | Ryan Burton

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. ARB Family Holdings, Inc. PRINCIPAL, 5815 Oleander Drive, Suite 260, Wilmington, NC 28403. Personal services company. Non-investment related. STARTED 08/2013. 2 HRS/WK, 0 DURING NORMAL TRADING HRS. ARB Family Holdings, Inc. was formerly known as Masonboro Wealth Management, Inc. 2. LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT, SELF, 5815 Oleander Drive, Suite 260, Wilmington, NC 28403. Independent Insurance Agent selling various insurance products except for variable annuities. Investment Related. Started 2004. 4 HRS/MONTH. O HRS DURING NORMAL TRANDING HRS. 3. Masonboro Tax Advisors LLC; Not Investment Related; 5815 Oleander Drive, Suite 260, Wilmington, NC 28403; Tax and Accounting Services; Member; Owner; Start: 04/2025; 2-5 hrs/month; 0 hours a month during securities trading hours; Provide tax and accounting services. 4. Quotey, LLC; Managing Member, 5815 Oleander Drive, Suite 260, Wilmington, NC 28403. Online insurance marketplace. Investment Related. Started 2022. 8 HRS/MONTH. O HRS DURING NORMAL TRADING HRS.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2007

Experience


Current

July 19, 2022 - Present

MASONBORO ADVISORS

Office #1: 5815 Oleander Drive Suite 260, Wilmington, NC 28403
RIA
CRD#: 145151
Wilmington, NC
Past

August 9, 2013 - August 11, 2022

CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 149124
WILMINGTON, NC
Past

August 9, 2013 - December 13, 2018

CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14752
WILMINGTON, NC
Past

October 30, 2008 - August 12, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
WILMINGTON, NC
Past

October 30, 2008 - August 12, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
WILMINGTON, NC
Past

August 13, 2004 - October 31, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
WILMINGTON, NC
Past

June 16, 2004 - October 31, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
WILMINGTON, NC
Past

March 15, 2004 - June 15, 2004

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 31, 2003 - March 15, 2004

BB&T ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108443
WINSTON-SALEM, NC

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".
MA
MASONBORO ADVISORS
GLASGOW & ASSOCIATES, LLC | MASONBORO ADVISORS

CRD#: 145151 / SEC#: 801-133988

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2025 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2025 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2025 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/14/2025 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/27/2025 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/14/2025 Terminated)

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
California
(12/8/2023)
IAR
Georgia
(1/3/2024)
IAR
Louisiana
(2/27/2023)
IAR
North Carolina
(7/19/2022)
IAR
South Carolina
(1/30/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/12/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/27/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MA
MASONBORO ADVISORS
GLASGOW & ASSOCIATES, LLC | MASONBORO ADVISORS

CRD#: 145151 / SEC#: 801-133988

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2025 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2025 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2025 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/14/2025 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/27/2025 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/14/2025 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
5815 Oleander Drive Suite 260, Wilmington, NC 28403
Mailing Address
Phone number
(910) 742-0509
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (10/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts505
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 155,941,918

Red Flags


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Company Information


MASONBORO ADVISORS

CRD#: 145151Wilmington, NC 28403

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