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Travis L. Bator

CAPSTONE INVESTMENT GROUP
Olympia, WA 98502
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CRD#: 5241485
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Professional summary


Travis Leigh Bator is a registered financial advisor currently at CAPSTONE INVESTMENT GROUP located in Olympia, Washington and M. S. HOWELLS & CO. located in Olympia, Washington.

Travis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Travis has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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. MN DNR FIREARMS SAFETY INSTRUCTOR; Investment related- no; St Paul, MN; Nature- Teach firearm safety 12yrs and up; Position/Title- employee; Start date- 4.14.25; Approximately 1 hour per month, 0 during trading hours; Description- Teacher 2. TLB Law; Investment related- No; Deforest, WI; Nature- Law Practice; Position/Title- Owner/Attorney; Start date- 8/2024; Approximately 20 hours per month, 0 during trading hours; Description- Focuses is on document formation for new businesses, updates to existing governing documents and limited estate planning 3) Notary; Investment related- No; Deforest, WI; Nature- WI Notary; Position/Title- Owner; Start date- 4.14.25; Approximately 1 hour per month, 0 during trading hours; Description- Notarize documents 4) Travis Leigh Bator is also dually licensed as a Registered Representative of M.S. Howells & Co., a broker/dealer.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 1, 2025 - Present

CAPSTONE INVESTMENT GROUP

Office #1: 2405 Evergreen Park Drive Sw Bldg A, Olympia, WA 98502
RIA
CRD#: 159918
Olympia, WA
Current

April 17, 2025 - Present

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

Office #1: 2405 Evergreen Park Dr. Sw Bldg A, Olympia, WA 98502
BD
CRD#: 104100
Olympia, WA
Past

September 6, 2023 - August 2, 2024

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7717
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 5, 2023 - August 2, 2024

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

February 8, 2021 - September 7, 2023

HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19258
MADISON, WI
Past

February 5, 2021 - September 7, 2023

HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19258
MADISON, WI
Past

July 11, 2017 - August 13, 2019

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
Minneapolis, MN
Past

December 7, 2006 - August 13, 2019

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Minneapolis, MN

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".
CI
CAPSTONE INVESTMENT GROUP
CAPSTONE INVESTMENT GROUP | CAPSTONE TRUST | CAPSTONE INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 159918 / SEC#: 801-121820

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2021 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2020 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/8/2021 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/9/2021 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2020 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.
RR
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

RR
Arizona
(5/7/2025)
RR
California
(5/7/2025)
RR
North Dakota
(5/7/2025)
RR
Oregon
(5/7/2025)
IAR
Oregon
(6/4/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(5/7/2025)
RR
Texas
(5/7/2025)
RR
Washington
(4/17/2025)
IAR
Washington
(5/19/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/17/2025)
IAR
Wisconsin
(5/1/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/11/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CI
CAPSTONE INVESTMENT GROUP
CAPSTONE INVESTMENT GROUP | CAPSTONE TRUST | CAPSTONE INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 159918 / SEC#: 801-121820

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2021 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2020 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/8/2021 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/9/2021 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2405 Evergreen Park Drive Sw Bldg A, Olympia, WA 98502
Mailing Address
2405 Evergreen Park Drive Sw Bldg A, Olympia, WA 98502
Phone number
(360) 570-9888
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CAPSTONE FIRM BROCHURE (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,178
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 152,420,481

Red Flags


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Company Information


CAPSTONE INVESTMENT GROUP

CRD#: 159918Olympia, WA 98502

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