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James W. Sumner

ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH
PORTLAND, OR 97225
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CRD#: 5496681
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Professional summary


James W Sumner is a registered financial advisor currently at ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH located in Portland, Oregon.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


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) DIRECTOR -WESTERN GOLF ASSOC. GENERAL BOARD ACTIVITIES AND ENGAGEMENT THROUGH THE PORTLAND GOLF CLUB CADDIE PROGRAM, 1 HR WK, NO SECURITIES CLIENTS, ACTIVITIES OR ADVICE, NO FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY. 2) DIRECTOR -MULTNOMAH ATHLETIC FOUNDATION, GENERAL BOARD ACTIVITIES AND ENGAGEMENT THROUGH THE COMMUNITY GRANT COMMITTEE, 3 HR WK, NO SECURITIES CLIENTS, ACTIVITIES OR ADVICE, NO FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY.

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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

November 23, 2022 - Present

ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH

Office #1: 4802 #b Sw Scholls Ferry Road, Portland, OR 97225
RIA
CRD#: 153902
PORTLAND, OR
Past

September 29, 2021 - November 21, 2022

FORTITUDE ADVISORY GROUP L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 116083
Portland, OR
Past

April 26, 2019 - May 4, 2021

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
PORTLAND, OR
Past

April 13, 2015 - June 6, 2017

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 566
PORTLAND, OR
Past

April 2, 2008 - April 13, 2015

PACIFIC CREST SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6619
PORTLAND, OR

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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ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH
AMPLIFY PLATFORM | SECOND 50 FINANCIAL | NORTE ADVISORS, LLC | MILL STREET FINANCIAL | JAY R. PENNEY, LLC | GENTRY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GENTRY ASSET ADVISORY LLC | FORGE PRIVATE WEALTH | CAMPBELL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC | ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH | ASHTON THOMAS

CRD#: 153902 / SEC#: 801-71512

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/15/2010 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Arizona
(12/13/2022)
IAR
Florida
(12/4/2022)
IAR
Oregon
(11/23/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/29/2021
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH
AMPLIFY PLATFORM | SECOND 50 FINANCIAL | NORTE ADVISORS, LLC | MILL STREET FINANCIAL | JAY R. PENNEY, LLC | GENTRY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GENTRY ASSET ADVISORY LLC | FORGE PRIVATE WEALTH | CAMPBELL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC | ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH | ASHTON THOMAS

CRD#: 153902 / SEC#: 801-71512

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/15/2010 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
8605 East Raintree Drive Suite 280, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Mailing Address
Phone number
(602) 732-4745
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
114

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A, APPENDIX 1 WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (5/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,733
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,051,333,740

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Company Information


ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 153902Portland, OR 97225

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