Crystal M. Clifford
HIGHTOWER SECURITIES | Managing Director, Business Manager
Houston, TX 77027
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CRD#: 3273784
Professional summary
Crystal Marie Clifford, who also goes by Crystal Marie Clifford, Crystal Marie Snow, is a registered financial professional currently at HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC located in Houston, Texas.
Crystal is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Crystal has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 27 exams.
Biography
Crystal Clifford is the Managing Director, Business Manager for Hightower Texas. In her role, Crystal is the senior corporate leader for the Houston office and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the firm.
Prior to joining Hightower in 2020, Crystal was Chief Operating Officer for Avantax Wealth Management in Dallas, Texas where she led all Operations and Technology functions for the broker dealer from 2018 to 2020. Prior to Avantax, she spent 18 years with LPL Financial in San Diego, California in various operations and technology roles. In her last role there, she was Senior Vice President of Technology with responsibility for LPL Financial’s risk and regulatory technology platforms.
Crystal is passionate about financial literacy and in her free time volunteers to provide financial education to women and high school girls. Through her volunteer work, Crystal wants to help women gain knowledge, skills, and the confidence to make sound decisions and improve their lives.
Crystal earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from San Diego State University and holds FINRA Series 7, 24, 27 and 63 licenses.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Crystal Marie Clifford | Crystal Marie Snow
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 11, 2021 - Present
HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 4400 Post Oak Pkwy Suite 2600, Houston, TX 77027BD
CRD#: 116681
Houston, TX
Past
January 17, 2018 - March 2, 2020
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Irving, TX
Past
February 4, 2008 - January 24, 2018
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
September 7, 1999 - February 24, 2006
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
Texas(1/11/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
HS
HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
CCM EQUITIES, LLC | UNITED FIDUCIARY SECURITIES, LLC | HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
CRD#: 116681 / SEC#: , 8-53560
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Mailing Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Phone number
(312) 962-3800
Established
Illinois since 06/28/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| HIGHTOWER HOLDING, LLC | PARENT COMPANY | |
| BESSO, DOUGLAS JOSEPH | CTO | 1530829 |
| COVIELLO, BARRY ANTHONY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL FIELD SUPERVISION | 1813688 |
| GRAY, KENDRA | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4388082 |
| GRAY, KENDRA | MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL | 4388082 |
| KARL, MATTHEW JAMES | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER (PFO) & FINOP | 5361093 |
| SMITH, SCOTT DAVID | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2523535 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 5 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
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Company Information
HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
Managing Director, Business ManagerCRD#: 116681Houston, TX 77027TRUST BUT VERIFY
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