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Claire Thornton

9 Years of Experience
Scottsdale, AZ

Claire Thornton is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Avise Financial, based in Scottsdale, AZ, with 9 years of industry experience. Claire operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Insurance Planning, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 170 clients with $170M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
6 advisors
Number of Clients
170 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$997K average
Assets Under Management
$169.4M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)

Avise Financial manages investment portfolios for a fee based on the value of your portfolio. The annual advisory fee will not exceed 2% of the market value of your portfolio. Fees are negotiable. Avise also offers the use of third-party managers for portfolio management services, with total fees charged by both parties not exceeding 2% per year.

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Location

Scottsdale, AZ

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Claire volunteers with the Orange County Financial Planning Association (FPA) chapter, leading the programs committee and providing pro bono financial planning and education. She dedicates minimal time to pro bono advice through meetings and webinars.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Avise Financial
January 2026 - Present · 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Apella Wealth
July 2023 - January 2026 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Inspired Financial
April 2020 - November 2023 · 3 yrs 7 mos
The Strategic Financial Alliance, INC.Broker
June 2018 - March 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos
The Strategic Financial Alliance
June 2018 - March 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
April 2017 - June 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
January 2017 - June 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos
State Registrations2 states
AZCA
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Exams
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