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Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC

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Client assets under management

$1,858,656,849

Clients

2,281

13% high-net worth

Advisors

20

of 46 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

114

Very High

Average account size

$814,843

About

Ashton Thomas Securities primarily serves individuals (predominantly non‑high‑net‑worth clients), along with business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations and employer‑sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, financial planning and retirement‑plan consulting across both wrap and non‑wrap program structures.

The firm’s investment delivery blends model‑based portfolios and third‑party manager solutions — including proprietary wrap offerings (FB, METF, Morningstar, AS8/AS9) and access to independent sub‑advisers through its Amplify platform — and delegates certain fixed‑income mandates to an unaffiliated sub‑adviser (Altrium). Most program variants are managed on a discretionary basis (with a non‑discretionary FB3 option), and portfolios may include mutual funds, ETFs, options and, where appropriate, limited cryptocurrency exposure unless a client opts out.

What is distinctive about Ashton Thomas for a multi‑team adviser is its dual role as a long‑standing registered broker‑dealer that serves as broker‑dealer of record for its advisory programs, combined with affiliated insurance businesses whose representatives can offer commission‑based insurance products — relationships the firm discloses as potential conflicts of interest. The firm manages roughly $1.86 billion through a 20‑advisor team and emphasizes platform and back‑office integration (including Pershing clearing and the Amplify relationship) to support multi‑manager solutions and centralized operations.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Fee options

Fixed

Variable Product Model Design and Maintenance fees range from $1,200 to $1,500 per variable contract

Percentage

up to 2.99% annually, varies by program and asset composition

Commissions

Brokerage commissions and transaction fees apply for securities transactions; insurance commissions also apply if purchased through affiliated insurance agents

Project-based

Financial planning and consulting services generally from $150 to $1,000 per hour

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees generally range from $150 to $1,000 per hour, negotiable

Main office location

Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC

200 Canal View Blvd., Suite 204

Rochester NY 14623, United States

Number of offices

6

Most active in

Alabama · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Puerto Rico · Rhode Island · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virgin Islands · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Justin C

Series 63, Series 66

Rochester, NY

Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC

Justin Cuvelier is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Excel Securities & Associates Inc since 2013. Ashton Thomas Securities serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1.72 billion for around 2,600 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment options and ongoing account reviews.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Gerald A

Series 63, Series 65

Rochester, NY

Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC

Gerald Ariyan is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arax Investment Partners, Raymond James & Associates, and Deutsche Bank Securities. He serves as CEO of Arax Investment Partners and holds leadership roles as chairman of multiple affiliated firms’ boards and investment committees. Ariyan also participates in charitable foundation portfolio reviews as a volunteer. Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1.72 billion for about 2,600 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and third-party models tailored to client profiles.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Emil B

Series 63

Endicott, NY

Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC

Emil Bielecki is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Excel Securities & Associates, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Emil serves as a Town Clerk in the Town of Vestal. Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1.72 billion for around 2,600 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and utilizes a range of investment models and third-party managers tailored to client profiles.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Robert L

Series 66

Rochester, NY

Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC

Robert Lee is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Excel Securities & Associates, Inc. since 2011. Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1.72 billion for about 2,600 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment options and multiple program versions with ongoing account review and rebalancing.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Zbynek K

Series 63, Series 66

New York, NY

Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC

Zbynek Kozelsky is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Arax Investment Partners and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. Kozelsky is the managing member of DN Athletics, LLC, an apparel and retail business. Ashton Thomas Securities serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1.72 billion through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and third-party models.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jennifer B

Series 63, Series 66

Rochester, NY

Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC

Jennifer Beals is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Intrepid Financial Services, LLC. Beals also serves as Director of Operations at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth, LLC. Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC manages approximately $1.72 billion for about 2,600 clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, utilizing a range of investment options and multiple program versions guided by client profiles.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Tami L

Series 63, Series 65

Rochester, NY

Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC

Tami Lanzisera is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Excel Securities & Associates, Inc. since 1996 and Capitas Financial, LLC/Pittsburgh Brokerage Services since 2024. Lanzisera is also involved in insurance activities through an independent representative role. Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1.72 billion for about 2,600 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and third-party models to construct client portfolios.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Josy R

Series 66

Rochester, NY

Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC

Josy Reid Espinal is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Excel Securities & Associates Inc, Fallon Moving & Storage, and Raymour & Flanigan. Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1.72 billion for about 2,600 clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party models.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Christine L

Series 63

Rochester, NY

Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC

Christine Lanzisera is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Excel Securities & Associates, Inc since 1996. Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1.72 billion for around 2,600 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment options and multiple program platforms.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Lorna E

Series 63, Series 66

Rochester, NY

Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC

Lorna Erb is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior work experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Sephora, and Ulta Beauty. Ashton Thomas Securities serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1.72 billion for around 2,600 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment options and ongoing account reviews.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Aileen D

Series 63, Series 65

Wilmington, DE

Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC

Aileen De Froda is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc., Realta Equities, Inc., and Capital One Investing LLC. Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1.72 billion across about 2,600 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party models tailored to client profiles.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Peter S

Series 66

Rochester, NY

Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC

Peter Sartori is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Excel Securities & Associates, Inc. since 2014. Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1.72 billion for about 2,600 clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and third-party models tailored to client profiles.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Joseph L

Series 65

Rochester, NY

Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC

Joseph Lanzisera is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Excel Securities & Associates, Inc. since 1985. Ashton Thomas Securities serves individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1.72 billion for about 2,600 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party models.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Terrence B

Series 63, Series 65

Rochester, NY

Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC

Terrence Britt is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Excel Securities & Associates, Inc. since 1991. Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1.72 billion for around 2,600 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-account/variable product model services, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party models tailored to client profiles.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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David P

Series 63, Series 65

Pittsford, NY

Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC

David Prull II is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC in Pittsford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ashton Thomas Securities since 2005 and concurrently serves as a Deputy Sheriff Investigator with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office since 2003. Ashton Thomas Securities serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1.72 billion for around 2,600 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and uses a diverse range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party models.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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