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William R. Gorman

CORDA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Houston, TX 77024-1626
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CRD#: 2249675
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Professional summary


William Ross Gorman, who also goes by Ross Gorman, Ross Groman, Gorman Ross William, is a registered financial advisor currently at CORDA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Houston, Texas.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. William has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ross Gorman | Ross Groman | Gorman Ross William

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

April 4, 2022 - Present

CORDA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 8955 Katy Freeway Suite 200, Houston, TX 77024-1626
RIA
CRD#: 108046
Houston, TX
Past

January 15, 2021 - March 14, 2022

FISHER INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 107342
PLANO, TX
Past

May 16, 2006 - December 31, 2020

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
Southlake, TX
Past

April 26, 2004 - January 11, 2021

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
SOUTHLAKE, TX
Past

February 12, 2004 - January 11, 2021

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
SOUTHLAKE, TX
Past

May 6, 2003 - August 15, 2003

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 26, 1993 - May 5, 2003

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

June 24, 1992 - October 29, 1992

CHELSEA STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17548

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".
CI
CORDA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
BARNES, BONNER, CASTLES | CORDA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | CORDA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | CORDA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 108046 / SEC#: 801-57097

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/1999 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Texas
(4/4/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/22/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 4/11/1997
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


CI
CORDA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
BARNES, BONNER, CASTLES | CORDA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | CORDA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | CORDA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 108046 / SEC#: 801-57097

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/1999 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
8955 Katy Freeway Suite 200, Houston, TX 77024-1626
Mailing Address
Phone number
(713) 439-0665
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
31

SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CORDA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ADV BROCHURE (8/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,966
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,726,638,629

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Company Information


CORDA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 108046Houston, TX 77024-1626

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