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Clifton Smith
28 Years of Experience
Atlanta, GA
4 DisclosuresBroker
Clifton Smith is a registered investment advisor at Raymond James & Associates, INC., based in Atlanta, GA, with 28 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Insurance Planning, and 2 more. Their firm serves 531,617 clients with $500B in assets under management.
Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
5669 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$501.0B
Fee Structure
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Hourly Rate:Up to $400/hr
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Location
3050 Peachtree Road, Nw, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA, 30305
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Regulatory History (4)
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Customer Dispute
August 2023Denied
Customer Dispute
July 2023Denied
Customer Dispute
September 2022Denied
Customer Dispute
May 2019Denied
Other Business Activities
Clifton is the owner of CSGolf LLC, established to manage his son's college golf NIL and future professional golf career. He spends a few hours per week on this business.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Raymond James & Associates, INC.
November 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos
Raymond James & Associates, INC.
November 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos
Raymond James & Associates, INC.Broker
November 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos
Previous Registrations
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCBroker
December 2019 - November 2023 · 3 yrs 11 mos
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
December 2019 - November 2023 · 3 yrs 11 mos
Morgan Stanley
April 2012 - December 2019 · 7 yrs 8 mos
Morgan StanleyBroker
March 2012 - December 2019 · 7 yrs 9 mos
Stegner Investment Associates INC
March 2007 - March 2012 · 5 yrs
Uvest Financial Services Group, INC.
December 2004 - June 2006 · 1 yr 6 mos
Uvest Financial Services Group, INC.Broker
March 2004 - June 2006 · 2 yrs 3 mos
State Farm Vp Management CORP.Broker
July 2002 - March 2004 · 1 yr 8 mos
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
March 2001 - May 2002 · 1 yr 2 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
May 1999 - April 2001 · 1 yr 11 mos
Eq Financial Consultants, INC.Broker
April 1999 - May 1999 · 1 mo
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United StatesBroker
April 1999 - May 1999 · 1 mo
J.C. Bradford & CO.Broker
June 1996 - August 1998 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Waddell & Reed, INC.Broker
October 1995 - March 1996 · 5 mos
State Registrations15 states
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Exams
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