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Clifford W. Shirah

CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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CRD#: 2767896
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Professional summary


Clifford William Shirah, who also goes by Clifford William Shirah Jr, Clifford William Shirah Jr., is a registered financial advisor currently at CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC located in Blue Ridge, Georgia and CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC located in Blue Ridge, Georgia.

Clifford is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Clifford has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Clifford William Shirah Jr | Clifford William Shirah Jr.

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.
1. DBA Appalachian Asset Management, Inc., investment related, sell securities through my BD and sell insurance and annuity products through various companies that I am licensed with, Blue Ridge, GA, President, 9/2007, 40 hours per week, hours vary during trading hours, sell life insurance and annuities to clients when it is appropriate. 2. DBA Blue Ladder Development, LLC, non-investment related, passive investor in real estate with a 50% partner who performs the primary duties in the business, Blue Ridge, GA, President, 9/2007, less than 5 hours per month, little if any during trading hours, passive investor in the business as a 50% owner. 3. FCHS Dugout Club, non-investment related, nonprofit booster club that supports high school baseball team, Blue Ridge, GA, Treasurer, summer 2015, 4 hours per month none during trading hours, work with Board Members and head baseball coached to approve high school budget, make deposits and write checks for team expenses and budget items that we support. 4. IV Partners, LLC, investment related, hold personal real estate in this company for liability reasons, Blue Ridge, GA, Owner, 6/2007, zero hours per month or during trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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

February 2, 2023 - Present

CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 730 E. Second Avenue Suite 103, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
RIA
CRD#: 134922
Blue Ridge, GA
Current

November 20, 2019 - Present

CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 730 E. Second Ave, Suite 103, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
BD
CRD#: 159712
Blue Ridge, GA
Past

February 4, 2021 - February 1, 2023

SB ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 154680
Blue Ridge, GA
Past

January 19, 2018 - December 31, 2020

SB ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 154680
Blue Ridge, GA
Past

January 19, 2018 - October 10, 2019

IFS SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 40375
Blue Ridge, GA
Past

September 18, 2007 - January 4, 2018

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
BLUE RIDGE, GA
Past

September 12, 2007 - January 4, 2018

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BLUE RIDGE, GA
Past

February 11, 2004 - September 17, 2007

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
BLUE RIDGE, GA
Past

August 14, 2003 - September 17, 2007

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
BLUE RIDGE, GA
Past

May 15, 2003 - August 11, 2003

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

November 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL

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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CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
ALLIED BEACON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WARNEFORD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WADDELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | URBAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | TWEED FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE FINANCIAL | SCHULZ FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | SAN MARINO INVESTMENT SERVICES | SABER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RPG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC | RETIREMENT PLANNING STRATEGIES | PREMIER LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PIVOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MAROON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEADING EDGE FINANCIAL GROUP | INTEGRATED PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC | HEART STRONG WEALTH PLANNING | HASZ FINANCIAL | GARDINER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FUTURE MATTERS INC | FINGERLAKE SECURITIES, LLC | DOIRON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DESTINY FINANCIAL SERVICES | CUPROSPER | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CENTURIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CBS ADVISORS, LLC | C L WEALTH MANAGEMANT LLC | BRIDGEPORT INVESTMENTS,LLC | BESSETTE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BEACON FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 134922 / SEC#: 801-72701

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2011 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/4/2011 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/2012 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/12/2011 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2011 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/19/2011 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2011 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2011 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 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.
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
Georgia
(1/21/2020)
IAR
Georgia
(2/2/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(9/12/2024)
RR
Ohio
(11/21/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(5/18/2022)
RR
Virginia
(1/22/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/22/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
ALLIED BEACON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WARNEFORD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WADDELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | URBAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | TWEED FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE FINANCIAL | SCHULZ FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | SAN MARINO INVESTMENT SERVICES | SABER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RPG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC | RETIREMENT PLANNING STRATEGIES | PREMIER LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PIVOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MAROON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEADING EDGE FINANCIAL GROUP | INTEGRATED PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC | HEART STRONG WEALTH PLANNING | HASZ FINANCIAL | GARDINER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FUTURE MATTERS INC | FINGERLAKE SECURITIES, LLC | DOIRON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DESTINY FINANCIAL SERVICES | CUPROSPER | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CENTURIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CBS ADVISORS, LLC | C L WEALTH MANAGEMANT LLC | BRIDGEPORT INVESTMENTS,LLC | BESSETTE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BEACON FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 134922 / SEC#: 801-72701

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2011 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/4/2011 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/2012 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/12/2011 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2011 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/19/2011 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2011 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2011 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
425 N. Martingale Rd. Suite 1220, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Mailing Address
Phone number
(212) 388-6200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
42

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A 2-25-25 (2/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,073
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 628,729,517

Red Flags


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Company Information


CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 134922Blue Ridge, GA 30513

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