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Michael W. Morford

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CRD#: 2858570
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Michael White Morford, who also goes by Michael Lynn White, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Michael had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael Lynn White

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

May 14, 2010 - October 17, 2012

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 791
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 23, 2008 - May 11, 2010

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 566
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 4, 2004 - September 24, 2008

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 6, 2002 - July 26, 2002

FROST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47124
DALLAS, TX
Past

August 13, 2001 - April 29, 2002

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

BD
CRD#: 20580
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 7, 1997 - March 20, 2000

JOHNSON RICE & COMPANY L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 19524
NEW ORLEANS, LA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/22/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.
STERNE AGEE & LEACH, INC. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | STERNE, AGEE AND LEACH, INC. | STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

CRD#: 791 / SEC#: , 8-11754

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Terminated by SEC on 09/05/2017
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Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 09/18/1964
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
INTL FCSTONE INC.100% OWNER
TROUT, RONALD CAREYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2947546

Disclosures


Regulatory Event48
Arbitration6

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Company Information


STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

CRD#: 791

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