Clifford A. Taney
Professional summary
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Clifford Augustine Taney, who also goes by Ted Taney, was a registered financial professional .
Clifford is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Clifford had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 72, SIE, Series 7 and Series 53 exams.
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Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Experience
February 3, 2014 - April 5, 2024
MORGAN STANLEY
June 1, 2009 - April 5, 2024
MORGAN STANLEY
September 11, 1992 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
March 14, 1989 - September 15, 1992
MARQUETTE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
January 24, 1986 - November 17, 1987
WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.
Primary Firm SEC Registration

MORGAN STANLEY
CRD#: 149777 / SEC#: 801-70103, 8-68191
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
Series 72
Date: 1/2/2023
Government Securities Representative ExaminationCurrent Firm

MORGAN STANLEY
CRD#: 149777 / SEC#: 801-70103, 8-68191
Contact information
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | MEMBER | |
| CROWE, JOHN WILLIAM | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5475007 |
| FINN, JED | DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 5658048 |
| FLETCHER, PATRICIA KAY | TEXAS DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL | 1202060 |
| GALASSO, DAVID ANTHONY | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1926502 |
| GIVENS, WILLIAM BENJAMIN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (BD ONLY) | 2790454 |
| HANSEN, TIMOTHY GERARD | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (IA ONLY ) | 4956475 |
| HENNESSY, MICHAEL S | DIRECTOR | 1988660 |
| JANOVER, JAMES TROY | DIRECTOR | 2818307 |
| TURNER, CHAD EDWARD | DIRECTOR | 6009808 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,539,760 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,650,015,946,338 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 66 |
| Arbitration | 115 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2025 | ||
| 07/23/2024 | ||
| 08/24/2023 |
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