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Robert C. Clifford

THE BENCHMARK COMPANY
Ketchum, ID 83340
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CRD#: 1323206
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Professional summary


Robert Campbell Clifford is a registered financial professional currently at THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC located in Ketchum, Idaho.

Robert is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Robert has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 82TO, Series 57TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 20, 2023 - Present

THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 335 Spruce Avenue, Ketchum, ID 83340
BD
CRD#: 22982
Ketchum, ID
Past

April 18, 2022 - April 19, 2023

CEROS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37869
Ketchum, ID
Past

July 2, 2014 - April 19, 2022

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
KETCHUM, ID
Past

July 28, 2010 - July 11, 2014

MDB CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 42677
ADDISON, TX
Past

November 5, 2007 - July 23, 2010

THINKEQUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 44274
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 2, 2002 - November 8, 2007

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

BD
CRD#: 20580
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

May 11, 1988 - December 31, 2001

SUTRO & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 801
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Arizona
(4/20/2023)
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Arkansas
(4/20/2023)
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California
(4/20/2023)
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Colorado
(4/24/2023)
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Connecticut
(4/20/2023)
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Delaware
(5/4/2023)
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Florida
(4/20/2023)
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Hawaii
(5/2/2023)
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Idaho
(4/24/2023)
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Illinois
(4/25/2023)
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Indiana
(4/20/2023)
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Louisiana
(4/20/2023)
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Maryland
(4/20/2023)
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Massachusetts
(4/20/2023)
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Michigan
(4/20/2023)
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Nevada
(4/25/2023)
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New Jersey
(4/20/2023)
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New Mexico
(4/20/2023)
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New York
(4/20/2023)
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North Carolina
(4/20/2023)
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Ohio
(4/20/2023)
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Pennsylvania
(4/20/2023)
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South Carolina
(4/20/2023)
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South Dakota
(6/18/2024)
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Texas
(4/20/2023)
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Utah
(4/20/2023)
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Virginia
(4/20/2023)
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Washington
(4/20/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/29/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 4/20/2023
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 7/31/2020
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 1/13/2009
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


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THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC
BENCHMARK-PELLINORE GROUP, INC. | THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC | THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, INC. | PELLINORE SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 22982 / SEC#: , 8-40081

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
150 E 58th Street 17th Floor, New York, NY 10155
Mailing Address
150 E 58th Street 17th Floor, New York, NY 10155
Phone number
(212) 312-6700
Established
Delaware since 02/21/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
STONEX GROUP INC.OWNER
HASSON, KIM-MARIECCO/AML COMPLIANCE OFFICER4021977
MESSINA, RICHARDPRESIDENT1361661
SCHIRRIPA, THOMAS NCFO/FINOP/PFO/POO2231180

Disclosures


Regulatory Event17
Arbitration1

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Company Information


THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 22982Ketchum, ID 83340

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