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James Daniel Ratliff

CFP®, ChFC®
RIA ADVISORS
HOUSTON, TX
·CRD# 4934772·20 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Danny Ratliss

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2013
ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant

Years of Experience

20 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

RIA ADVISORS·CRD# 150661
RIA
11750 Katy Freeway Suite 840, Houston, TX 77079
July 11, 2017 - Present
RIA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 312072
RIA
Round Rock, TX
February 22, 2021 - September 22, 2023
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 79
RIA
Conroe, TX
October 1, 2012 - June 22, 2017
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 79
BD
Conroe, TX
October 1, 2012 - June 22, 2017
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.·CRD# 25574
RIA
Conroe, TX
August 17, 2007 - October 1, 2012
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.·CRD# 25574
BD
Conroe, TX
August 17, 2007 - October 1, 2012
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 10582
RIA
Houston, TX
April 13, 2006 - August 20, 2007
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 10582
BD
Houston, TX
December 7, 2005 - August 20, 2007

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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 - SEC (4/16/2013 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (4/23/2013 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Louisiana (4/25/2013 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Oklahoma (4/23/2013 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (4/23/2013 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

11750 Katy Freeway Suite 840, Houston, TX 77079

Phone Number

(281) 501-1791

# of Employees

17

SEC notice filing (38 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 38 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CLARITY DBA RIA ADVISORS FORM ADV PART 2A MAY 2026 (5/13/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

3,969

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,840,574,021

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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.

James D. Ratliff is an owner of SimpleVisor which is a registered SEC robo investment adviser. James D. Ratliff owns 10% of RIA Insurance Agency, LLC a licensed insurance agency and is also a licensed insurance agent with RIA Insurance Agency. This creates a conflict of interest as there is an incentive for Mr. Ratliff to recommend insurance products based on the compensation received, rather than on the client's needs. Notwithstanding such conflict of interest, RIA Advisors manages this conflict of interest by monitoring the suitability of such insurance products as a portion of the client's investment needs, by utilizing insurance products only where it is in the client's best interest, and after consultation with the client regarding the insurance products, which consultation includes the disclosure of such potential conflicts in accordance with our fiduciary duty as the client's adviser. With respect to the business activities of RIA Insurance, James Ratliff spends approximately 20 hours per month engaged overseeing those activities.

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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".
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 - SEC (4/16/2013 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (4/23/2013 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Louisiana (4/25/2013 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Oklahoma (4/23/2013 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (4/23/2013 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Texas
(7/11/2017)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Apr 2006About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Jun 2017About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2005About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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