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Barry L. Cliff

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CRD#: 48695
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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.

Barry Lee Cliff was a registered financial professional .

Barry is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1969. Barry had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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

July 3, 1986 - December 31, 2012

AFC ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115737
GAITHERSBURG, MD
Past

June 19, 1985 - May 14, 2009

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
GAITHERSBURG, MD
Past

March 3, 1981 - June 28, 1985

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
Past

January 22, 1980 - March 27, 1981

INDEPENDENT SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 262
Past

March 17, 1975 - November 9, 1981

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PLANNERS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 653
Past

January 7, 1975 - April 13, 1975

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5774
Past

May 14, 1974 - January 14, 1975

SOMERSET EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 2243
Past

May 4, 1973 - May 19, 1974

I.F.S. INVESTORS SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3893
Past

July 30, 1969 - February 11, 1972

NORTH AMERICAN EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 623
Past

July 22, 1969 - July 1, 1973

INDEPENDENT SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 262

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: 8/14/1979
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 7/16/1969
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


AA
AFC ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
AFC ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 115737 / SEC#: 801-71094

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Contact information


Main Address
18310 Montgomery Village Avenue Suite 440, Gaithersburg, MD 20879-3551
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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

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Company Information


AFC ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 115737

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