Charles R. Clifton
SYCAMORE FINANCIAL PLANNING
Durham, NC 27703
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CRD#: 5982197
Professional summary
Charles Randall Clifton, CFP®, who also goes by Chuck Clifton, is a registered financial advisor currently at SYCAMORE FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC located in Durham, North Carolina.
Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Charles has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Investment Planning
Retirement Income Management
Divorce Planning
Estate Planning
Socially Responsible Investing
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Retirement Planning
Long-term Care
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Divorce Planning
Federal Employees
Hourly
LGBT Couples and Families
Middle Income Client Needs
Special Needs Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chuck Clifton
Other business activities
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Mr. Clifton serves as President of the board of the GPN Alliance, Inc., a member corporation located at 2140 S Dupont Hwy, Camden, DE, 19934. The GPN Alliance was formed to promote and educate the financial advising industry with respect to making competent and objective financial advice accessible. This is an investment related business. Mr. Clifton serves in a volunteer capacity receiving no compensation for his service, and he spends approximately six hours per month on this endeavor all during trading hours. Mr. Clifton became a member of this business in October 2022. Mr. Clifton serves as President of the board of the Triangle Collaborative Divorce Professionals, Inc. (TCDP), a member corporation located at a private residence in Durham, NC, 27707. TCDP was formed to educate members, potential consumers, the profession, and the community about the process of collaborative practice. This is not an investment related business. Mr. Clifton serves in a volunteer capacity receiving no compensation for his service, and he spends approximately four hours per month on this endeavor with 2 of those occurring during trading hours. Mr. Clifton became a member of this business in September 2019.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2013
Experience
Current
December 2, 2011 - Present
SYCAMORE FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC
Office #1: 1005 Slater Road Suite 320, Durham, NC 27703RIA
CRD#: 159212
Durham, NC
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
Louisiana(6/16/2025)
IAR
Massachusetts(7/29/2025)
IAR
North Carolina(12/2/2011)
IAR
South Carolina(5/19/2018)
IAR
Texas(3/4/2019)
Current Firm
SYCAMORE FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC
SYCAMORE FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC
CRD#: 159212 / SEC#:
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2025 Approved)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/29/2025 Approved)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2011 Approved)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2018 Approved)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/1/2019 Conditional Restricted)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
1005 Slater Road Suite 320, Durham, NC 27703
Mailing Address
Phone number
(919) 213-1737
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 88 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 81,267,626 |
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Company Information
SYCAMORE FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC
CRD#: 159212Durham, NC 27703TRUST BUT VERIFY
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