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James L. Clifford

ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT
Jupiter, FL
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CRD#: 1419478
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Professional summary


James Laurence Clifford, who also goes by Jim Clifford, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Jupiter, Florida.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. James has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jim Clifford

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
NORTHPOINT FINANCIAL LLC WHICH THE DBA FOR ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC UNDER WHICH I PROVIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES. I ALSO OWN LIFESTYLE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS LLC WHERE I PROVIDE INSURANCES, INCLUDING FIXED ANNUITIES. I SPEND 50% OF MY TIME DEVOTED TO INSURANCE. RENT OFFICE SPACE IN MY BUILDING. RENT MOBILE HOME.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 4, 2013 - Present

ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #2: 165 State St., Brewer, ME 04412
RIA
CRD#: 144434
Jupiter, FL
Past

May 4, 2011 - December 16, 2013

AMERICAN ELITE RETIREMENT

RIA
CRD#: 152499
BREWER, ME
Past

January 26, 2010 - December 31, 2010

RESOURCE HORIZONS INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 143384
BREWER, ME
Past

December 24, 2009 - December 31, 2010

RESOURCE HORIZONS GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 104368
BREWER, ME
Past

June 16, 2005 - December 23, 2009

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 30613
BREWER, ME
Past

September 4, 2002 - June 16, 2005

EASTERN POINT ADVISORS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 107123
BREWER, ME
Past

December 4, 1997 - December 23, 2009

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
BREWER, ME
Past

May 2, 1996 - December 4, 1997

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

November 12, 1992 - May 2, 1996

ARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16023
IRVINE, CA
Past

May 3, 1991 - November 9, 1992

AC FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21616
PALM HARBOR, FL
Past

December 17, 1985 - February 21, 1991

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC
401(K) MANEUVER | YI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOERNLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WEALTH HARMONICS | WAYFINDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WAGNER INVESTMENT & RETIREMENT ADVISORS | VALLEY ASSET MANAGERS LLC | TRU FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | TRIPLETT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRANSPARENT FINANCIAL GROUP | THE SORENSEN ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL GROUP | STILL WATERS FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | STANDARD CAPITAL FINANCIAL | SPROUSE INVESTMENTS LLC | SOUTHWEST RETIREMENT & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SOLUTIONS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | SOLID WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | SIGNATURE AMERICA FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC | SCHLOSSER INSURANCE SERVICES LLC | SAGE RETIREMENT SERVICES, LLC | ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC | ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT | RIDGEBROOKE INVESTMENT PLANNING | RETIREMENT INCOME SPECIALISTS | PRIME FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PLANNING ASSOCIATES OF THE SOUTHERN TIER | PELTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES | PATRICK LYNCH FINANCIAL | NORTHSHORE PLANNING GROUP | NORTHPOINT FINANCIAL, LLC | NORRIS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | NEXUS FINANCIAL GROUP | NEW LIFE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | NEW LIFE FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC | MCRAE INVESTMENT ADVISORY | LONG FINANCIAL | LINK RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LINK FINANCIAL LLC | LIFEPLAN PARTNERS, LLC | LIFE & LEGACY ADVISORS, LLC | LEGACY RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | JUDY CARLSON FINANCIAL GROUP | JO-ANN HOLST ADVISERS, INC | JO-ANN HOLST ADVISERS | JH ADVISERS | JD UNDERWOOD FINANCIAL | J.D. UNDERWOOD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | IOWA WEALTH ADVISORS | INTEGRITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS | INTEGRITY INVESTMENT AND RISK MANAGEMENT | HOWELL WEALTH CONSULTANTS LLC | HAWKS FINANCIAL, LLC | HARBOUR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | GATEKEEPER INVESTMENT ADVISERS | FREDRICK ADVISORS | FREDERICK FINANCIAL GROUP | FRACTAL PROFILE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINGERFINANCIAL | FINANCIAL VISION & INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, INC. | FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF THE ROCKIES, INC. | FAMILY FINANCIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEMS LLC | EDWARDS INVESTMENTS LLC | DARLING WEATLH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL RESOURCES, LLC | COLORADO ELITE RETIREMENT PLANNING, LL DBA SOLID WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | CLEARPOINT FINANCIAL GROUP | CAMINO ADVISORY | BUDNICK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BRIZENDINE ADVISOR SERVICES, LLC | BRIDGE WEALTH STRATEGIES | BLACKSTON FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | BENTLEY FINANCIAL | AR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN ELITE RETIREMENT LLC | AMERICA DIRECT, LLC | ALTMEYER FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS, LLC | ADVANCED FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | ADAGE FINANICAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

CRD#: 144434 / SEC#: 801-77918

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/10/2013 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2013 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/27/2013 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Florida
(10/25/2013)
IAR
Maine
(6/4/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/12/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


RF
ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC
401(K) MANEUVER | YI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOERNLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WEALTH HARMONICS | WAYFINDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WAGNER INVESTMENT & RETIREMENT ADVISORS | VALLEY ASSET MANAGERS LLC | TRU FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | TRIPLETT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRANSPARENT FINANCIAL GROUP | THE SORENSEN ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL GROUP | STILL WATERS FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | STANDARD CAPITAL FINANCIAL | SPROUSE INVESTMENTS LLC | SOUTHWEST RETIREMENT & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SOLUTIONS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | SOLID WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | SIGNATURE AMERICA FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC | SCHLOSSER INSURANCE SERVICES LLC | SAGE RETIREMENT SERVICES, LLC | ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC | ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT | RIDGEBROOKE INVESTMENT PLANNING | RETIREMENT INCOME SPECIALISTS | PRIME FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PLANNING ASSOCIATES OF THE SOUTHERN TIER | PELTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES | PATRICK LYNCH FINANCIAL | NORTHSHORE PLANNING GROUP | NORTHPOINT FINANCIAL, LLC | NORRIS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | NEXUS FINANCIAL GROUP | NEW LIFE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | NEW LIFE FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC | MCRAE INVESTMENT ADVISORY | LONG FINANCIAL | LINK RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LINK FINANCIAL LLC | LIFEPLAN PARTNERS, LLC | LIFE & LEGACY ADVISORS, LLC | LEGACY RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | JUDY CARLSON FINANCIAL GROUP | JO-ANN HOLST ADVISERS, INC | JO-ANN HOLST ADVISERS | JH ADVISERS | JD UNDERWOOD FINANCIAL | J.D. UNDERWOOD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | IOWA WEALTH ADVISORS | INTEGRITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS | INTEGRITY INVESTMENT AND RISK MANAGEMENT | HOWELL WEALTH CONSULTANTS LLC | HAWKS FINANCIAL, LLC | HARBOUR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | GATEKEEPER INVESTMENT ADVISERS | FREDRICK ADVISORS | FREDERICK FINANCIAL GROUP | FRACTAL PROFILE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINGERFINANCIAL | FINANCIAL VISION & INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, INC. | FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF THE ROCKIES, INC. | FAMILY FINANCIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEMS LLC | EDWARDS INVESTMENTS LLC | DARLING WEATLH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL RESOURCES, LLC | COLORADO ELITE RETIREMENT PLANNING, LL DBA SOLID WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | CLEARPOINT FINANCIAL GROUP | CAMINO ADVISORY | BUDNICK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BRIZENDINE ADVISOR SERVICES, LLC | BRIDGE WEALTH STRATEGIES | BLACKSTON FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | BENTLEY FINANCIAL | AR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN ELITE RETIREMENT LLC | AMERICA DIRECT, LLC | ALTMEYER FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS, LLC | ADVANCED FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | ADAGE FINANICAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

CRD#: 144434 / SEC#: 801-77918

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/10/2013 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2013 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/27/2013 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1515 Buenos Aires Blvd, Lady Lake, FL 32159
Mailing Address
Phone number
(352) 750-1637
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
93

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC ADV BROCHURE_SCHWAB (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts10,143
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,307,115,289

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Company Information


ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 144434Jupiter, FL

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