# Clifford Athey

> Clifford Athey is a fee-only financial advisor at Marathon Capital Management in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Clifford charges a percentage of assets.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Marathon Capital Management
- **Based in:** Hunt Valley, Maryland
- **Fee model:** Percentage of assets
- **Assets under management (firm):** $790.1M across 668 accounts
- **CRD:** 4252779 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/4252779)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in MD
- **Exams passed:** Series 65 (2016), Series 66 (2001)
- **Firm size:** 7 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://www.insidemarathon.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clifford Athey a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Clifford holds no broker registration, and Marathon Capital Management reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Clifford charge for financial advice?

Clifford charges a percentage of assets.

### Where is Clifford Athey based?

Clifford Athey is based in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

### Is Clifford Athey registered with the SEC?

Yes. Clifford Athey is registered as an investment adviser representative in MD (CRD 4252779), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Marathon Capital Management manage?

Marathon Capital Management reports $790.1M across 668 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Clifford Athey?

Through Clifford's website, www.insidemarathon.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/4252779): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://insidemarathon.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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