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Braden S. Schaffner

ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH
MIDLAND, TX 79701
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CRD#: 5923648
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Professional summary

Braden Seth Schaffner is a registered financial advisor currently at ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH located in Midland, Texas and ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES, LLC located in Midland, Texas.

Braden is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Braden has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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FLUENT FINANCIAL, LLC. 14800 LANKMARK BLVD, STE 848, DALLAS, TX 75254. RIA. 173 HRS/MO; 8 DURING TRADING HRS.

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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 28, 2024 - Present

ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH

Office #1: 415 W Wall Street Suite 2120, Midland, TX 79701
RIA
CRD#: 153902
MIDLAND, TX
Current

September 9, 2024 - Present

ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 415 W Wall Street Suite 2120, Midland, TX 79701
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16629
Midland, TX
Past

May 4, 2021 - April 4, 2024

FLUENT FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 170041
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 21, 2021 - April 5, 2024

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 120222
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 1, 2013 - March 30, 2021

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
MIDLAND, TX
Past

October 5, 2011 - March 30, 2021

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
MIDLAND, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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.
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
Arkansas
(9/9/2024)
RR
California
(9/9/2024)
RR
Colorado
(9/9/2024)
RR
Florida
(9/9/2024)
RR
Maryland
(9/9/2024)
RR
Michigan
(9/9/2024)
RR
Missouri
(9/9/2024)
RR
Nevada
(9/9/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/9/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(9/9/2024)
IAR
Texas
(5/28/2024)
RR
Texas
(9/9/2024)
RR
Utah
(9/9/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/30/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/9/2012
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/4/2011
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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)
ADV PART 2A FIRM 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#: 153902Midland, TX 79701

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