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Walter Clifford May

Walter Clifford May

CFP®
EAGLE STRATEGIES
FORT WORTH, TX
·CRD# 1682416·39 years experience

Professional Summary

Walter Clifford May, CFP®, who also goes by Chip May, is a registered financial advisor currently at EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC located in Fort Worth, Texas and NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC located in Fort Worth, Texas. Walter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Walter has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Active Clients

Other Aliases

Chip May

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1999

Years of Experience

39 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC·CRD# 110826
RIA
777 Main Street Suite 3800, Fort Worth, TX 76102-5337
March 13, 1998 - Present
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 5167
BD
777 Main Street Suite 3800, Fort Worth, TX 76102-5337
August 7, 1987 - Present

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Current Firm

ES
EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

EAGLE STRATEGIES CORP | EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

CRD#: 110826 / SEC#: 801-32987
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/14/1988 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

51 Madison Avenue 12th Floor, New York, NY 10010

Mailing Address

51 Madison Avenue Floor 3b, Room 0304, New York, NY 10010

Phone Number

(888) 695-3245

# of Employees

3,190

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APPENDIX 1 DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (7/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

133,900

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$32,040,850,438

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
04/27/2026Cover PageReport
01/24/2025Cover PageReport
04/25/2024Cover PageReport
12/20/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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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.

[INSURANCE BROKERING; APPOINTED WITH VARIOUS OUTSIDE INSURANCE CARRIERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF BROKERING NON-REGISTERED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; DBA MAY FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC] [OIL, GAS AND MINERAL RIGHTS; WE SOLD OUR MINERAL RIGHTS FOR NATURAL GAS. . ON A NON-REGULAR BASES WE RECEIVE A MINERAL CHECK FOR NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION. I HAVE ZERO TIME IN THIS ACTIVITY; 2009 ROYAL CLUB COURT; ARLINGTON, TX 76017; START DATE 09/2014; ROLE/TITLE: NO TITLE; INVESTMENT RELATED; 0 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS PER MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS] [CT Aviation, LLC; Airplane ownership; 777 Main Street; Suite 3800; Fort Worth, TX 76102; Start Date 02/2012; Role/Title: Owner; Not Investment Related; 15 hours per month; 0 hours per month during securities trading hours] [Boy Scouts of America; Boy Scouts of America. Local Boy Scout Troop. Merit Badge Councilor & Committee Member; 5500 Mansfield Road; Arlington, TX 76017; Start Date 01/2011; Role/Title: Other; Not Investment Related; 5 hours per month; 0 hours per month during securities trading hours] [Mid-Cities Joint Airport Zoning Board; by Arlington City Council. The purpose is to provide ideas and feedback as a city and airport community to the FAA along with ideas that are working or safety procedures with the busy air space around the Dallas Fort Worth International airport.; 5000S Collins Street; Arlington, TX 76018; Start Date 06/2022; Role/Title: Member; Not Investment Related; 1 hours per month; 0 hours per month during securities trading hours; Attend Board Meeting - scheduled for every other month. Offer recommendations and represent my local Arlington Municipal Airport][Arlington Sunrise Rotary Club; Arlington Sunrise Rotary Club:; PO Box 387; Arlington, TX 76004; Start Date 03/1987; Role/Title: Scholarship Committee Chairman; Not Investment Related; 5 hours per month; 0 hours per month during securities trading hours; scholarship chairman]

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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".
ES
EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

EAGLE STRATEGIES CORP | EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

CRD#: 110826 / SEC#: 801-32987
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/14/1988 Approved)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arkansas
(6/9/2016)
RR
California
(1/4/2017)
RR
Colorado
(5/18/2001)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/20/2026)
RR
Indiana
(10/15/2004)
RR
Iowa
(7/16/2025)
RR
Kansas
(4/4/1988)
RR
Louisiana
(1/3/2023)
RR
Maryland
(6/3/2021)
RR
New York
(6/20/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(5/19/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/24/2014)
RR
South Carolina
(7/18/2012)
RR
Tennessee
(2/22/2024)
RR
Texas
(8/7/1987)
IAR
Texas
(3/13/1998)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/9/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 1997About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 1987About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1987About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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