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George H. Arnold

SANDERS MORRIS LLC
Houston, TX 77002
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CRD#: 1779940
GA

Professional summary


George Henry Arnold is a registered financial advisor currently at SANDERS MORRIS LLC located in Houston, Texas.

George is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. George has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 1, 2010 - Present

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

Office #1: 600 Travis Suite 5900, Houston, TX 77002
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20580
Houston, TX
Current

October 1, 2010 - Present

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

Office #1: 600 Travis Suite 5900, Houston, TX 77002
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20580
Houston, TX
Past

June 8, 2016 - December 31, 2018

MILLER-GREEN FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110949
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 19, 2009 - October 1, 2010

ABSHIER WEBB DONNELLY & BAKER, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 104051
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 19, 2009 - October 1, 2010

ABSHIER WEBB DONNELLY & BAKER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104051
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 21, 2003 - March 17, 2009

STANFORD GROUP COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 39285
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 14, 2003 - March 17, 2009

STANFORD GROUP COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 39285
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 8, 2001 - March 19, 2003

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4161
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 8, 2001 - March 19, 2003

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

June 30, 1995 - February 1, 2001

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 18, 1990 - July 13, 1995

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 20, 1988 - June 21, 1990

F.N. WOLF & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13051
Past

January 19, 1988 - June 1, 1988

SHERWOOD CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10474

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".
SM
SANDERS MORRIS LLC
CUMMER MOYERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | SMH PARTNERS | SMH COLORADO | SMH CAPITAL INC. | SMH CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | SMH ASSET MANAGEMENT | SANDERS MORRIS, LLC | SANDERS MORRIS MUNDY INC. | SANDERS MORRIS LLC | SANDERS MORRIS HARRIS LLC | SANDERS MORRIS HARRIS INC. | SANDERS MORRIS HARRIS | SANDERS MORRIS & MUNDY INC. | SANDERS MORRIS | KISSINGER FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 20580 / SEC#: 801-66300, 8-38325

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/30/2006 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(6/10/2011)
IAR
Alabama
(3/1/2013)
RR
Alaska
(6/22/2016)
RR
Arizona
(10/1/2010)
IAR
Arizona
(11/8/2010)
RR
Arkansas
(10/1/2010)
RR
California
(10/1/2010)
IAR
California
(11/4/2010)
RR
Colorado
(10/1/2010)
IAR
Colorado
(11/4/2010)
RR
Connecticut
(4/4/2011)
IAR
Connecticut
(4/4/2011)
RR
Delaware
(4/11/2011)
IAR
Delaware
(4/11/2011)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/1/2010)
RR
Florida
(10/22/2010)
IAR
Florida
(11/4/2010)
RR
Georgia
(7/1/2011)
IAR
Georgia
(7/5/2011)
RR
Hawaii
(10/18/2010)
IAR
Hawaii
(11/3/2010)
RR
Idaho
(2/28/2013)
IAR
Idaho
(3/4/2013)
IAR
Illinois
(3/31/2011)
RR
Illinois
(4/1/2011)
RR
Indiana
(2/28/2013)
IAR
Indiana
(2/28/2013)
RR
Iowa
(2/28/2013)
IAR
Iowa
(3/5/2013)
RR
Kansas
(2/28/2013)
IAR
Kansas
(3/4/2013)
RR
Kentucky
(3/21/2012)
IAR
Kentucky
(9/11/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(10/22/2010)
IAR
Louisiana
(9/4/2025)
RR
Maine
(2/28/2013)
IAR
Maine
(3/4/2013)
RR
Maryland
(2/28/2013)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/15/2016)
RR
Michigan
(10/21/2011)
RR
Minnesota
(2/28/2013)
RR
Mississippi
(6/7/2011)
RR
Missouri
(2/28/2013)
IAR
Missouri
(3/1/2013)
RR
Montana
(2/28/2013)
IAR
Montana
(3/1/2013)
RR
Nebraska
(6/28/2012)
IAR
Nebraska
(6/28/2012)
RR
Nevada
(2/28/2013)
IAR
Nevada
(9/4/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(2/28/2013)
IAR
New Hampshire
(3/5/2013)
RR
New Jersey
(2/6/2013)
IAR
New Jersey
(2/11/2013)
RR
New Mexico
(10/1/2010)
IAR
New Mexico
(11/4/2010)
RR
New York
(6/26/2012)
IAR
New York
(9/4/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(3/4/2013)
IAR
North Carolina
(3/6/2013)
RR
North Dakota
(2/28/2013)
IAR
North Dakota
(3/4/2013)
RR
Ohio
(10/1/2010)
IAR
Ohio
(11/10/2010)
RR
Oklahoma
(2/21/2013)
IAR
Oklahoma
(9/4/2025)
RR
Oregon
(2/28/2013)
IAR
Oregon
(2/28/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/1/2010)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(11/4/2010)
RR
Rhode Island
(2/28/2013)
RR
South Carolina
(9/22/2011)
RR
South Dakota
(2/28/2013)
IAR
South Dakota
(3/1/2013)
RR
Tennessee
(3/15/2013)
RR
Texas
(10/1/2010)
IAR
Texas
(10/1/2010)
RR
Utah
(2/28/2013)
IAR
Utah
(3/4/2013)
RR
Vermont
(2/28/2013)
RR
Virginia
(1/24/2012)
IAR
Virginia
(1/24/2012)
RR
Washington
(3/31/2011)
IAR
Washington
(3/31/2011)
RR
West Virginia
(2/28/2013)
IAR
West Virginia
(3/1/2013)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/22/2012)
RR
Wyoming
(2/28/2013)
IAR
Wyoming
(9/3/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/1/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


SM
SANDERS MORRIS LLC
CUMMER MOYERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | SMH PARTNERS | SMH COLORADO | SMH CAPITAL INC. | SMH CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | SMH ASSET MANAGEMENT | SANDERS MORRIS, LLC | SANDERS MORRIS MUNDY INC. | SANDERS MORRIS LLC | SANDERS MORRIS HARRIS LLC | SANDERS MORRIS HARRIS INC. | SANDERS MORRIS HARRIS | SANDERS MORRIS & MUNDY INC. | SANDERS MORRIS | KISSINGER FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 20580 / SEC#: 801-66300, 8-38325

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/30/2006 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
600 Travis Suite 5900, Houston, TX 77002-3003
Mailing Address
600 Travis Suite 5900, Houston, TX 77002-3003
Phone number
(713) 250-4222
Established
Texas since 09/01/2015
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
28

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 - MANAGED ASSET PROGRAM (MAP) WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/24/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
TECTONIC FINANCIAL, INC.PARENT COMPANY
BALL, GEORGE LESTERREGISTERED ASSOCIATE11332
BLOCK, DAVID WILLIAMOPERATIONS MANAGER2327799
KUEBLER, ERICK GEORGE REVELLEMANAGER, PRESIDENT2319437
LYONS, PAUL DOUGLASFINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4900585
MANGOLD, STEPHEN MICHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2359974
MANGOLD, STEPHEN MICHAELCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2359974
SHERMAN, ARTHUR HAAGMANAGER2813406

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts613
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 991,714,376

Disclosures


Regulatory Event16
Arbitration4

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Company Information


SANDERS MORRIS LLC

CRD#: 20580Houston, TX 77002

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