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Colton M. Lightner

ASCENTIS INDEPENDENT ADVISORS
Osprey, FL 34229
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CRD#: 6914865
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Colton Montgomery LightnerASCENTIS INDEPENDENT ADVISORS

Professional summary


Colton Montgomery Lightner, CFP®, who also goes by Colton Lightner, Colton Montgomery Lightner, is a registered financial advisor currently at ASCENTIS INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Osprey, Florida.

Colton is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Colton has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance


Always Fiduciary

Aliases


Colton Lightner | Colton Montgomery Lightner

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) Topwater Capital, Investment related, at business address, dba for Golden State Equity Partners RIA, IAR, 10/2/2025, 40 hours/month, Financial Planning and Investment Management 2) The Road to Independence, Inc. - Non-investment related -184 Grand Oak Circle, Venice, FL 34292 - Florida Not for Profit Corporation - Volunteer Director -2 hours/month - 0 hours/month during trading hours - Help make decisions regarding overall strategy of the charity and help organize events.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Colton Montgomery Lightner's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

October 2, 2025 - Present

ASCENTIS INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 606 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229
RIA
CRD#: 322879
Osprey, FL
Past

November 1, 2022 - October 2, 2025

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
Nokomis, FL
Past

February 26, 2021 - November 9, 2022

FOURTHOUGHT PRIVATE WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 306017
VENICE, FL
Past

May 20, 2019 - January 9, 2020

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
VENICE, FL
Past

May 17, 2019 - January 9, 2020

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
VENICE, FL
Past

March 29, 2018 - November 15, 2018

INTEGRITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31017
VENICE, FL

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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ASCENTIS INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
ARENZANO CAPITAL | YOUNG GLOBAL WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC | XARTIS WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | WINDFALL HILL CAPITAL | WATERSTONE WEALTH | VECTOR3 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TVN ADVISORS | TRI-VALLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TOPWATER CAPITAL | TINKER CAPITAL | TANGENT RETIREMENT | STRADA WEALTH | SCHNEIDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ORGAN PEAK FINANCIAL GROUP | ORG PARTNERS | MORNING STAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARSHALL WEALTH ADVISORS | LONGEVITY WEALTH | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HIDDEN PEAK INVESTMENTS | HEART MOUNTAIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC | GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS | ENRIQUEZ FINANCIAL GROUP | ELIAS FINANCIAL SERVICES | DESERT CITIES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSTANCE WEALTH ADVISORS | CIRQUE FINANCIAL GROUP | BENCHMARK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BAOBAB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAOBAB WEALTH ABROAD | AVELLA PRIVATE WEALTH | ASCENTIS INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC | ASCENTIS INDEPENDENT ADVISORS | ARISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARIMATHEA

CRD#: 322879 / SEC#: 801-126441

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/25/2022 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
Florida
(10/9/2025)
IAR
Texas
(10/2/2025)

Exams


What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
PR
IAR
Series 66
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/6/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 7
Status Unavailable
Passed: 3/29/2018
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm


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ASCENTIS INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
ARENZANO CAPITAL | YOUNG GLOBAL WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC | XARTIS WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | WINDFALL HILL CAPITAL | WATERSTONE WEALTH | VECTOR3 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TVN ADVISORS | TRI-VALLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TOPWATER CAPITAL | TINKER CAPITAL | TANGENT RETIREMENT | STRADA WEALTH | SCHNEIDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ORGAN PEAK FINANCIAL GROUP | ORG PARTNERS | MORNING STAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARSHALL WEALTH ADVISORS | LONGEVITY WEALTH | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HIDDEN PEAK INVESTMENTS | HEART MOUNTAIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC | GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS | ENRIQUEZ FINANCIAL GROUP | ELIAS FINANCIAL SERVICES | DESERT CITIES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSTANCE WEALTH ADVISORS | CIRQUE FINANCIAL GROUP | BENCHMARK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BAOBAB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAOBAB WEALTH ABROAD | AVELLA PRIVATE WEALTH | ASCENTIS INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC | ASCENTIS INDEPENDENT ADVISORS | ARISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARIMATHEA

CRD#: 322879 / SEC#: 801-126441

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/25/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5001 Spring Valley Road Suite 810w, Dallas, TX 75244
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 273-1563
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
43

SEC notice filing (38 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ASCENTIS INDEPENDENT WRAP BROCHURE (4/28/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts7,464
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,094,861,769

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Company Information


ASCENTIS INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 322879Osprey, FL 34229

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