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James D. Ratliff

RIA ADVISORS
Houston, TX 77079
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CRD#: 4934772
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Professional summary


James Daniel Ratliff, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Danny Ratliss, is a registered financial advisor currently at RIA ADVISORS located in Houston, Texas.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Danny Ratliss

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
the name of the other business: Alora Consulting; whether the business is investment-related: No; the address of the other business: 11750 Katy Frwy, Ste 840 Houston, TX 77079; the nature of the other business: Insurance Agency; your position: Insurance Agent; title, or relationship with the other business: Insurance Agent; the start date of your relationship: January 1, 2020; the approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business: 5; the number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: 0; and briefly describe your duties relating to the other business: insurance sales. Danny Ratliff is a partner and financial Advisor with RIA Wealth Advisors LLC which is a wealth management company. His responsibilities include providing financial advice. 35 hours a month are spent on this activity during trading hours. 10 hours a month are spent on this activity outside of trading hours. 20% of his yearly income is derived from this activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2013

Experience


Current

July 11, 2017 - Present

RIA ADVISORS

Office #1: 11750 Katy Freeway Suite 840, Houston, TX 77079
RIA
CRD#: 150661
Houston, TX
Past

February 22, 2021 - September 22, 2023

RIA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 312072
ROUND ROCK, TX
Past

October 1, 2012 - June 22, 2017

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
CONROE, TX
Past

October 1, 2012 - June 22, 2017

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
CONROE, TX
Past

August 17, 2007 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
CONROE, TX
Past

August 17, 2007 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CONROE, TX
Past

April 13, 2006 - August 20, 2007

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
HOUSTON, TX
Past

December 7, 2005 - August 20, 2007

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
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".
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RIA ADVISORS
ADVANCED WEALTH STRATEGIES GROUP | SIMPLEVISOR | RIA ADVISORS | NTBD ADVISORS, LLC | CLARITY FINANCIAL, LLC | ANIMAS CAPITAL

CRD#: 150661 / SEC#: 801-77832

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/16/2013 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/23/2013 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/25/2013 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/23/2013 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/23/2013 Terminated)

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
Texas
(7/11/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/3/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


RA
RIA ADVISORS
ADVANCED WEALTH STRATEGIES GROUP | SIMPLEVISOR | RIA ADVISORS | NTBD ADVISORS, LLC | CLARITY FINANCIAL, LLC | ANIMAS CAPITAL

CRD#: 150661 / SEC#: 801-77832

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/16/2013 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/23/2013 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/25/2013 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/23/2013 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/23/2013 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
11750 Katy Freeway Suite 840, Houston, TX 77079
Mailing Address
Phone number
(281) 501-1791
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
15

SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2 - CLARITY FINANCIAL, LLC (5/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,581
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,530,453,633

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Company Information


RIA ADVISORS

CRD#: 150661Houston, TX 77079

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