Gus O. Grefthen

SATURNA CAPITAL

BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-4730

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CRD#: 6849004

Professional summary

Gus Olaf Grefthen, who also goes by Gus Grefthen, is a registered financial advisor currently at SATURNA CAPITAL CORPORATION located in Bellingham, Washington and SATURNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC located in Bellingham, Washington.

Gus is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Gus has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Gus Grefthen

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 19, 2022 - Present

SATURNA CAPITAL CORPORATION

Office #1: 1300 N State St., Bellingham, WA 98225-4730

RIA

CRD#: 25586

BELLINGHAM, WA

Current

June 19, 2019 - Present

SATURNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC

Office #1: 1300 N. State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-4730Office #2: 1300 N. State St., Bellingham, WA 98225

CRD#: 18437

BELLINGHAM, WA

Past

November 9, 2017 - December 11, 2018

EDWARD JONES

RIA

CRD#: 250

BELLINGHAM, WA

Past

October 19, 2017 - December 11, 2018

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

BELLINGHAM, WA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SATURNA CAPITAL CORPORATION

EMERALD CAPITAL CORPORATION | STERLING STOCK INVESTMENTS LLC | SATURNA CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 25586 / SEC#: 801-35428, 8-41998

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - FINRA (10/30/1989 Approved)

Terminated by FINRA on 11/02/1990

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

Washington
(6/19/2019)

IAR

Washington
(12/19/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 12/9/2022

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: 10/19/2017

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

SATURNA CAPITAL CORPORATION

EMERALD CAPITAL CORPORATION | STERLING STOCK INVESTMENTS LLC | SATURNA CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 25586 / SEC#: 801-35428, 8-41998

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - FINRA (10/30/1989 Approved)

Terminated by FINRA on 11/02/1990

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Contact information

Main Address

1300 N State St., Bellingham, WA 98225-4730

Mailing Address

Phone number

(360) 734-9900

Established

Washington since 07/25/1989

Firm type

Corporation

Fiscal year end

June

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (29 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2 - FIRM BROCHURE (9/26/2025)

FORM ADV PART 2A - APPENDIX 1, WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (9/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	128
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 8,624,828,208

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
01/28/2025	Cover Page	Report
01/26/2024	Cover Page	Report
10/27/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Professional summary

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Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

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Certified licenses

Experience

SATURNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC

EDWARD JONES

EDWARD JONES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SATURNA CAPITAL CORPORATION

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 12/9/2022

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/19/2017

FINRA

Current Firm

SATURNA CAPITAL CORPORATION

Contact information

SEC notice filing (29 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

SATURNA CAPITAL CORPORATION

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