John M. Shelton

MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES

Bellevue, WA 98004

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CRD#: 4888312

Professional summary

John Michael Shelton, who also goes by John Michael Shelton, is a registered financial advisor currently at MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. located in Bellevue, Washington.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. John has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

John Michael Shelton

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 8, 2025 - Present

MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

Office #1: 1750 112th Avenue Ne Suite D-155, Bellevue, WA 98004

RIA

CRD#: 112630

Bellevue, WA

Current

August 1, 2023 - Present

MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

Office #1: 1750 112th Avenue Ne Suite D-155, Bellevue, WA 98004

RIA

CRD#: 112630

Bellevue, WA

Past

June 12, 2018 - August 7, 2023

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 46173

BOTHELL, WA

Past

June 7, 2018 - August 7, 2023

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 46173

BOTHELL, WA

Past

March 25, 2017 - December 12, 2017

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10409

BELLEVUE, WA

Past

March 25, 2017 - December 12, 2017

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

BELLEVUE, WA

Past

April 22, 2016 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 14251

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

April 22, 2016 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

September 24, 2014 - May 20, 2016

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 14869

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

September 2, 2014 - May 20, 2016

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 14869

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

January 7, 2013 - March 31, 2014

SMC ADVISORY NETWORK, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 165389

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

September 29, 2010 - December 31, 2012

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10299

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

September 27, 2010 - December 31, 2012

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 10299

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

July 26, 2006 - August 12, 2010

CAPLINK SECURITIES, INC

CRD#: 130702

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

June 13, 2005 - September 8, 2010

CENTARA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 114880

SAN DIEGO, CA

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".

MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. | MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 112630 / SEC#: 801-107091, 8-53255

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/4/2016 Approved)

Alabama

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2016 Terminated)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/27/2016 Terminated)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2010 Terminated)

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2016 Terminated)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/26/2016 Terminated)

Georgia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/12/2016 Terminated)

Idaho

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/1/2011 Terminated)

Illinois

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/20/2016 Terminated)

Indiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/29/2016 Terminated)

Iowa

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2016 Terminated)

Kansas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/27/2016 Terminated)

Louisiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2013 Terminated)

Maine

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/2/2016 Terminated)

Maryland

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2015 Terminated)

Massachusetts

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/27/2016 Terminated)

Michigan

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/2/2016 Terminated)

Minnesota

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/27/2016 Terminated)

Mississippi

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/13/2013 Terminated)

Nebraska

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/20/2016 Terminated)

New Hampshire

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2016 Terminated)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/27/2016 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2016 Terminated)

Oklahoma

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/12/2013 Terminated)

South Dakota

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/20/2016 Terminated)

Tennessee

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/29/2016 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/27/2016 Terminated)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/27/2016 Terminated)

Wisconsin

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/21/2016 Terminated)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

California
(8/1/2023)

Washington
(8/1/2023)

IAR

Washington
(7/8/2025)

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. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/11/2007

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 6/10/2005

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/16/2010

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/25/2006

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. | MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 112630 / SEC#: 801-107091, 8-53255

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/4/2016 Approved)

Alabama

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2016 Terminated)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/27/2016 Terminated)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2010 Terminated)

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2016 Terminated)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/26/2016 Terminated)

Georgia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/12/2016 Terminated)

Idaho

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/1/2011 Terminated)

Illinois

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/20/2016 Terminated)

Indiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/29/2016 Terminated)

Iowa

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2016 Terminated)

Kansas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/27/2016 Terminated)

Louisiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2013 Terminated)

Maine

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/2/2016 Terminated)

Maryland

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2015 Terminated)

Massachusetts

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/27/2016 Terminated)

Michigan

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/2/2016 Terminated)

Minnesota

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/27/2016 Terminated)

Mississippi

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/13/2013 Terminated)

Nebraska

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/20/2016 Terminated)

New Hampshire

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2016 Terminated)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/27/2016 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2016 Terminated)

Oklahoma

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/12/2013 Terminated)

South Dakota

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/20/2016 Terminated)

Tennessee

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/29/2016 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/27/2016 Terminated)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/27/2016 Terminated)

Wisconsin

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/21/2016 Terminated)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

1701 1st Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201

Mailing Address

1701 1st Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201

Phone number

(309) 558-3100

Established

Illinois since 02/02/2001

Firm type

Corporation

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

674

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MWAFS FORM CRS 7-2021 (3/31/2025)

MWAFS MANAGED ACCOUNTS BROCHURE PART 2A APPENDIX 1_3-28-2025 (3/31/2025)

MWAFS FINANCIAL PLANNING BROCHURE ADV PART 2A 3/28/2025 (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA	PARENT CO.
BOHNERT, LESTER LEE	DIRECTOR	6933862
DOYLE, SHEA EUGENE	SECRETARY/DIRECTOR	4577202
EIGENBROD, NEIL THOMAS	FINOP	5615693
JENSEN, DAWN M	CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER	4936560
LYPHOUT, JERALD JAMES	DIRECTOR	4148959
POGEMILLER, CLINT JOSEPH	PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN	2977743
RECH, KELLIE MARIE	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	4863283
SIMMS, CHARLES EDMUND	DIRECTOR	2553306
SWANSON, TODD DAVID	TREASURER	4844282
VAN, BRETT MATTHEW	DIRECTOR	6543047

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	2,298
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 376,859,066

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

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John M. Shelton

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view John Michael Shelton's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view John Michael Shelton's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

SMC ADVISORY NETWORK, LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CAPLINK SECURITIES, INC

CENTARA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 6/11/2007

Series 65

Date: 6/10/2005

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/16/2010

Series 6

Date: 7/25/2006

FINRA

Current Firm

MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

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