Steven L. Thornton

Steven L. Thornton has a diverse work experience spanning from 1989 to 2023. Steven L. began their career in the United States Marine Corps as an Anti-Tank Assault specialist. After leaving the military in 1994, they worked as a Senior Accountant at Pacific Holding Company until 1997. From 1997 to 2000, they served as a Senior Compliance Examiner at FINRA/NASD. In 2006, they founded Thornton & Associates, LLC, where they currently hold the position of President. The company provides regulatory and compliance services to small to medium-sized broker dealers. In addition to their role at Thornton & Associates, LLC, Steven has also held various executive positions in the finance industry, including Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Compliance Officer & FinOp, and Financial & Operations Principal at companies such as Valtus Capital Group, BDO Capital Advisors, LLC, Avendus Capital Inc., Collins / Bay Island Securities, and MJC Partners. Steven L. is currently serving as Principal at Dominari Securities since 2023.

Steven L. Thornton received a BS degree in Finance from California State University, Northridge, from 1987 to 1992. Prior to that, they attended the United States Marine Corps from 1989 to 1994, completing the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, specializing in 0351 Anti-Tank Assault/School of Infantry.