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David J. Clifford

SANDERS MORRIS LLC
Houston, TX 77002-3003
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CRD#: 4771021
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Professional summary


David John Clifford, who also goes by David J Clifford, 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 2009. David has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


David J Clifford

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 27, 2019 - Present

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

Office #1: 600 Travis Suite 5900, Houston, TX 77002-3003
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20580
Houston, TX
Past

April 6, 2017 - December 18, 2017

KINGS PATH PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 269876
SUGAR LAND, TX
Past

April 19, 2011 - April 1, 2013

SALIENT CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 153914
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 3, 2011 - April 1, 2013

INTEGRITY CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 151719
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 4, 2009 - October 5, 2011

GHE ADVISERS, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 141451
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 4, 2009 - April 1, 2013

SALIENT ADVISORS, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 122833
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 4, 2009 - April 1, 2013

CYPRESS CREEK PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 129346
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 16, 2009 - April 1, 2013

SALIENT CAPITAL L.P.

BD
CRD#: 147912
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".
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)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
(9/20/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/20/2019
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/30/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 8/26/2019
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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 77002-3003

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