Role at Brighton Jones
- Title on Schedule A
- Managing Director
- Control
- Charles Brighton is a control person of Brighton Jones.
- Ownership
- The filed direct ownership band is 25% to 50%.
- Tenure
- Charles Brighton has held the filed role since October 1999.
The firm
Form ADV filed 7 July 2026
Career on record
Charles Brighton has been registered through Brighton Jones since January 2000.
- Brighton Jones LLCCurrent– present · 27 yearsSeattle, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 108601
- Passed Series 65 · 1997
- Passed Series 7 · 1992
- Passed Series 6 and Series 63 · 1990
Registrations and exams
Charles Brighton has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas and Washington and has passed 4 qualifying exams.
| State | Scope | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Investment adviser representative | Approved, resident | 3 December 2021 |
| Washington | Investment adviser representative | Approved | 19 January 2000 |
- Scope
- Investment adviser representative
- Status
- Approved, resident
- Scope
- Investment adviser representative
- Status
- Approved
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 3 October 1997 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 19 November 1990 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 24 November 1992 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 9 November 1990 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Individual record
- Full name
- Charles Edwin Brighton
- CRD
- 2107288
- Registration status
- Investment adviser registration
- Office
- 2030 1ST AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR, Seattle, WA 98121
- Firm bio
- brightonjones.com
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Background
Charles Brighton describes his work as putting creative strategies in place for clients and identifies himself as a Brighton Jones co-founder. Official firm biography
Common questions
Where does Charles Brighton work?
Charles Brighton has been Managing Director of Brighton Jones LLC since October 1999, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Charles Brighton a financial advisor?
Yes. Charles Brighton has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas and Washington, through Brighton Jones since January 2000, as of 17 October 2026.
How many years of experience does Charles Brighton have?
Charles Brighton has worked in the financial industry for 26 years as of 17 October 2026, counted from 18 January 2000, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Charles Brighton passed?
Charles Brighton has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in November 1990.
Where is Charles Brighton based?
Charles Brighton’s registered office is in Seattle, WA.
Leadership at Brighton Jones
- Jon JonesChief Executive Officer
- Robert HoChief Financial Officer
- April KyrkosChief Operating Officer
- Christina OwensGeneral Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer
- Carley DillonChief Experience Officer
- Mark JonesChief Revenue Officer
- Scott LeberChief Corporate Development Officer
- Tyler MayfieldManaging Director
- Tang SaichuaChief Client Officer
- Brian TallChief Investment Officer
- Melinda TorresChief Marketing Officer