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David W. Block

SANDERS MORRIS LLC
Houston, TX 77002
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CRD#: 2327799
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Professional summary


David William Block, who also goes by David Block, is a registered financial professional currently at SANDERS MORRIS LLC located in Houston, Texas.

David is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. David has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


David Block

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

June 17, 2013 - Present

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

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

January 9, 2002 - May 30, 2013

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

October 5, 2001 - January 8, 2002

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

May 2, 2000 - April 26, 2001

KERSHNER TRADING GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16908
AUSTIN, TX
Past

September 1, 1999 - April 26, 2001

PROTRADER SECURITIES L.P.

BD
CRD#: 35233
AUSTIN, TX
Past

November 9, 1998 - July 29, 1999

SUMMIT TRADING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43160
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 22, 1998 - October 7, 1998

BLOCK TRADING INC.

BD
CRD#: 36666
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 25, 1994 - February 17, 1995

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

June 18, 1993 - April 11, 1994

TEXAS CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25564
HOUSTON, TX

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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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.

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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

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Alabama
(6/17/2013)
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Alaska
(6/17/2013)
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Arizona
(6/17/2013)
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Arkansas
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California
(6/17/2013)
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
(6/17/2013)
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District of Columbia
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Florida
(6/17/2013)
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
(6/17/2013)
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Illinois
(6/17/2013)
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Indiana
(6/17/2013)
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Iowa
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Kansas
(6/17/2013)
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Kentucky
(6/17/2013)
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Louisiana
(6/17/2013)
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Maine
(6/17/2013)
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Maryland
(6/17/2013)
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Massachusetts
(6/17/2013)
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Michigan
(6/17/2013)
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Minnesota
(6/17/2013)
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Mississippi
(6/17/2013)
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Missouri
(6/17/2013)
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Montana
(6/17/2013)
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Nebraska
(6/17/2013)
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Nevada
(6/17/2013)
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New Hampshire
(6/17/2013)
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New Jersey
(6/17/2013)
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New Mexico
(6/17/2013)
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New York
(6/17/2013)
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North Carolina
(6/18/2013)
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North Dakota
(6/17/2013)
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Ohio
(6/18/2013)
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Oklahoma
(6/17/2013)
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Oregon
(6/17/2013)
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Pennsylvania
(6/17/2013)
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Puerto Rico
(6/17/2013)
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Rhode Island
(6/17/2013)
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South Carolina
(6/17/2013)
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South Dakota
(6/17/2013)
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Tennessee
(9/7/2018)
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Texas
(6/17/2013)
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Utah
(6/17/2013)
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Vermont
(6/17/2013)
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Virgin Islands
(6/17/2013)
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Virginia
(6/17/2013)
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Washington
(6/17/2013)
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West Virginia
(6/17/2013)
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Wisconsin
(6/17/2013)
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Wyoming
(6/17/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/25/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 10/12/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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