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Clifford J. Short

ASHFORD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Wilmington, DE 19807-2317
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CRD#: 4519389
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Professional summary


Clifford John Short, who also goes by Clifford J Short, is a registered financial advisor currently at ASHFORD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC located in Wilmington, Delaware.

Clifford is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Clifford has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Clifford J Short

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

August 10, 2018 - Present

ASHFORD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

Office #1: One Walkers Mill Road, Wilmington, DE 19807-2317
RIA
CRD#: 110696
Wilmington, DE
Past

January 2, 2009 - April 19, 2011

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
LANCASTER, PA
Past

June 5, 2008 - January 2, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
LANCASTER, PA
Past

June 4, 2008 - April 19, 2011

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
LANCASTER, PA
Past

December 17, 2007 - June 4, 2008

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

November 28, 2007 - June 4, 2008

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
ST CLOUD, MN
Past

July 21, 2004 - June 15, 2006

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14416
POTTSTOWN, PA
Past

July 20, 2004 - June 15, 2006

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
POTTSTOWN, PA
Past

June 27, 2002 - March 5, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
EXTON, PA
Past

June 3, 2002 - March 5, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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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ASHFORD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC
ASHFORD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 110696 / SEC#: 801-15054

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/15/1980 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
Delaware
(8/10/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/26/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/24/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ASHFORD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC
ASHFORD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 110696 / SEC#: 801-15054

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/15/1980 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Walkers Mill Road, Wilmington, DE 19807-2317
Mailing Address
Phone number
(302) 655-1750
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ASHFORD CAPTIAL MANAGEMENT PART 2A OF FORM ADV (12/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts95
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 965,833,061

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Company Information


ASHFORD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 110696Wilmington, DE 19807-2317

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