Claire Thornton

APELLA WEALTH

Scottsdale, AZ 85254

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CRD#: 6504702

Professional summary

Claire Thornton, CFP®, who also goes by Claire M Thornton, Claire Marie Thornton, is a registered financial advisor currently at APELLA WEALTH located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Claire is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Claire has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Claire M Thornton | Claire Marie Thornton

Other business activities

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Ms. Thornton volunteers her time with the Orange County Financial Planning Association (FPA) chapter. Ms. Thornton does not receive any compensation for her role with the FPA. Ms. Thornton provides pro bono financial planning and financial education to her community. Lead the programs committee. responsible for selecting speakers for day-long quarterly education meetings for local FPA members. Also provide pro bono advice in the form of one-on-one meetings and group financial literacy webinars (~20 hours/year).

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2019

Experience

Current

July 20, 2023 - Present

APELLA WEALTH

Office #1: 16220 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 300, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

RIA

CRD#: 171106

Scottsdale, AZ

Past

April 17, 2020 - November 6, 2023

INSPIRED FINANCIAL

RIA

CRD#: 125713

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

Past

June 12, 2018 - March 27, 2020

THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 126514

BERWYN, PA

Past

June 12, 2018 - March 27, 2020

THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.

CRD#: 126514

BERWYN, PA

Past

April 12, 2017 - June 26, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Past

January 31, 2017 - June 26, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

PHILADELPHIA, PA

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 - (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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Arizona
(2/26/2025)

IAR

Connecticut
(7/20/2023)

IAR

Texas
(6/26/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 4/10/2017

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/31/2017

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

APELLA WEALTH

APELLA CAPITAL | APELLA WEALTH | APELLA CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 171106 / SEC#: 801-79650

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2014 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

65 Memorial Drive Suite C340, West Hartford, CT 06107

Mailing Address

Phone number

(860) 785-2260

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

140

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APELLA WEALTH PART 2A OCTOBER 2025 (10/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	19,172
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 7,953,076,688

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
01/24/2025	Cover Page	Report
03/29/2024	Cover Page	Report
04/30/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Claire Thornton

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

INSPIRED FINANCIAL

THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.

THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

APELLA WEALTH

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 4/10/2017

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 1/31/2017

Current Firm

APELLA WEALTH

Contact information

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

APELLA WEALTH

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