Edwin (Ted) R. Ashton, one of the founding members of Arete Legal Solutions under the umbrella of Arete Financial LLC situated in Goodyear, AZ, specializes in a range of legal matters including estate planning, business and commercial law, and real estate law. Committed to the holistic financial wellness of his clients in Arizona, he provides exemplary financial services geared towards aiding them in accomplishing their business objectives.

In 2003, Mr. Ashton graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business, where he was distinguished as a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Beta Gamma Sigma societies for his academic achievements. Subsequently, after years of running a small enterprise, he obtained his Juris Doctor with honors from The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in 2011, being awarded the prestigious William H. Leary Scholars Scholarship during his tenure.

Mr. Ashton holds licenses to practice before the State Bar of Arizona and the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. With a professional trajectory spanning over a decade, he has garnered recognition from various esteemed organizations, achieving an “Excellent” rating from Avvo, a prominent attorney rating platform. Committed to community service, he generously dedicates his time as a coach for the Litchfield Park Youth Sports and the Murray City Youth Sports Program, and actively participates as an adult leader for the Boy Scouts of America.