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Edwin Ashton

Arete Financial and Legal Solutions · Goodyear, Arizona

Edwin Ashton is a fee-only financial advisor at Arete Financial and Legal Solutions in Goodyear, Arizona. Edwin focuses on estate & legacy planning, tax planning and retirement planning. Arete Financial and Legal Solutions reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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FirmArete Financial and Legal Solutions
Based in Goodyear, Arizona
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Hourly · Fixed fees
Assets under management$18.9M across 243 accounts
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in AZ · CRD 6098575
Exams passedSeries 65 (2021)
Firm size4 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitearetefs.com
LinkedInProfile

How Edwin's firm compares

  • Arete Financial and Legal Solutions's average account is about $78,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 243 accounts).

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Questions about Edwin

Is Edwin Ashton a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Edwin holds no broker registration, and Arete Financial and Legal Solutions reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

How does Edwin charge for financial advice?

Edwin's firm, Arete Financial and Legal Solutions, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

Where is Edwin Ashton based?

Edwin Ashton is based in Goodyear, Arizona.

What does Edwin specialize in?

Edwin's specialties include estate & legacy planning, tax planning, retirement planning and small business owners.

Is Edwin Ashton registered with the SEC?

Yes. Edwin Ashton is registered as an investment adviser representative in AZ (CRD 6098575), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Arete Financial and Legal Solutions manage?

Arete Financial and Legal Solutions reports $18.9M across 243 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact Edwin Ashton?

Through Edwin's website, aretefs.com.

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