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Stanton Spackeen

Sole Member at Financial Directions in Tucson, AZ

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Stanton Spackeen is Sole Member of Financial Directions LLC, an investment adviser managing $738M, and works from its Tucson, AZ office. Stanton Spackeen has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Financial Directions since 19 September 2022, has 40 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed 7 licensing exams.

40
Years in industry
4
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Stanton Spackeen has been Sole Member of Financial Directions since December 2024, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Stanton Spackeen holds a Degree in Finance from the University of Arizona.

Financial Directions LLC is a Tucson, AZ firm with $738M under management, 2,488 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.

Stan Spackeen is Founder, Managing Director and Investment Advisor Representative of Financial Directions, based in Tucson, AZ. Spackeen has served the financial needs of individuals, families and small businesses since graduating with a finance degree from the University of Arizona in 1985. His recognition of the need for a fee-based model led to the founding of Financial Directions LLC.

  1. – present · 4 years
    Tucson, AZ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 108475

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Stanton Spackeen is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from September 2022; the most recent is Arizona, in October 2022.

  • ArizonaSince 12 October 2022
  • TexasSince 19 September 2022

Examinations

Series 99TO2 January 2023
Name
Operations Professional Examination
Series 6519 September 2022
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 2415 February 1999
Name
General Securities Principal Examination
Series 723 December 1998
Name
General Securities Representative Examination
Series 2621 April 1994
Name
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
Series 636 September 1990
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 616 October 1985
Name
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Stanton William Spackeen
CRD
1398332
Firm
Financial Directions · CRD 108475
Role
Sole Member
Office
1228 EAST PRINCE ROAD, Tucson, AZ 85719
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
July 1986
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Stanton Spackeen work?

Stanton Spackeen has been Sole Member of Financial Directions LLC since December 2024, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 24 March 2026

Is Stanton Spackeen a financial advisor?

Yes. Stanton Spackeen has a current investment-adviser registration in Arizona and Texas, through Financial Directions since September 2022.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Stanton Spackeen have?

Stanton Spackeen has 40 years in the financial industry, since July 1986, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Stanton Spackeen passed?

Stanton Spackeen has passed 7 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63, Series 26, Series 7, Series 24, Series 65 and Series 99TO. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in October 1985. FINRA credited Stanton Spackeen with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Stanton Spackeen based?

Stanton Spackeen’s registered office is in Tucson, AZ.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Stanton Spackeen registered with FINRA?

No. Stanton Spackeen has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Stanton Spackeen’s record?

Search CRD 1398332 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Stanton Spackeen’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Financial Directions

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 1398332, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Financial Directions LLC, filed 24 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Financial Directions team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.