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Clifford A. Downie

DOWNIE FINANCIAL GROUP
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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CRD#: 4834939
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Professional summary


Clifford Anthony Downie, who also goes by Clifford Anthony Popper, is a registered financial advisor currently at DOWNIE FINANCIAL GROUP located in Mission Viejo, California.

Clifford is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Clifford has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Clifford Anthony Popper

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

July 18, 2017 - Present

DOWNIE FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 26050 Acero, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
RIA
CRD#: 289066
Mission Viejo, CA
Past

June 11, 2013 - December 6, 2017

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
MISSION VIEJO, CA
Past

June 4, 2013 - December 6, 2017

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
MISSION VIEJO, CA
Past

September 22, 2010 - June 18, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

September 21, 2010 - June 18, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

October 6, 2004 - September 27, 2010

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
IRVINE, CA
Past

August 18, 2004 - September 27, 2010

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
IRVINE, CA

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
Arizona
(5/10/2022)
IAR
California
(7/18/2017)
IAR
Texas
(10/5/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/5/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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DOWNIE FINANCIAL GROUP
DOWNIE FINANCIAL GROUP | DOWNIE, CLIFFORD ANTHONY | DOWNIE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

CRD#: 289066 / SEC#:

Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/10/2022 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/18/2017 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/5/2020 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
26050 Acero, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Mailing Address
Phone number
(714) 909-1215
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts310
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 31,394,403

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Company Information


DOWNIE FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 289066Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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