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Samuel Mark Atherton MR.

Samuel Mark Atherton Mr.

CFP®
APELLA WEALTH
RESTON, VA
·CRD# 4706300·23 years experience

Professional Summary

Samuel Mark Atherton MR., CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at APELLA WEALTH located in Reston, Virginia. Samuel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Samuel has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

$250K–$500K

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Who I Serve

Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

Services Offered

  • Financial Planning
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Investment Management
  • Business Services
  • Retirement Planning
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Tax Planning

Specializations

Special Needs Planning

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2004

Years of Experience

23 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

APELLA WEALTH·CRD# 171106
RIA
11107 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA 20190
April 18, 2024 - Present
CLEARLOGIC FINANCIAL, INC.·CRD# 133114
RIA
Reston, VA
August 28, 2006 - May 3, 2024
TICKNOR FINANCIAL, INC.·CRD# 116050
RIA
Reston, VA
September 5, 2003 - November 30, 2004

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Current Firm

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APELLA WEALTH

APELLA CAPITAL | APELLA WEALTH | APELLA CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 171106 / SEC#: 801-79650
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/29/2014 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

65 Memorial Drive Suite C340, West Hartford, CT 06107

Phone Number

(860) 785-2260

# of Employees

179

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APELLA WEALTH PART 2A SEPTEMBER 2026 (9/8/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

24,058

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$11,065,217,421

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/16/2026Cover PageReport
01/24/2025Cover PageReport
03/29/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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APELLA WEALTH

APELLA CAPITAL | APELLA WEALTH | APELLA CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 171106 / SEC#: 801-79650
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/29/2014 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
Connecticut
(4/18/2024)
IAR
North Carolina
(6/4/2026)
IAR
Texas
(6/26/2025)
IAR
Virginia
(5/3/2024)

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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 2003About the Series 65 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Samuel

  • Financial Planning
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Investment Management
  • Business Services
  • Retirement Planning
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Tax Planning

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