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Sanders Morris LLC

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Client AUM

$576,142,421

Clients

127

Advisors

10

across 2 offices

About

Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, pooled investment vehicles, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, estates, and business entities. Services described in the brochure include portfolio management delivered primarily through wrap‑fee programs (FOCUS and MAP), financial planning, retirement plan investment management, brokerage and underwriting, and insurance placement through an affiliated insurance agency.

The firm typically implements client strategies within discretionary or non‑discretionary wrap programs and may utilize third‑party portfolio managers and platform providers such as Lockwood, Envestnet, and Morningstar. Investments across programs include equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds, REITs, options and certain alternative exposures, and the firm may manage pooled vehicles or offer fund‑sponsor/syndication services and, for qualified clients, performance‑based fee arrangements.

SM’s business is notable for its dual registration as an SEC‑registered investment adviser and a FINRA‑registered broker‑dealer and for being owned by Tectonic Financial Inc., which affiliates it with a national bank (T Bank N.A.) and an insurance agency (HWG Insurance Agency LLC). The brochure discloses that a substantial portion of revenues comes from brokerage and underwriting activities, and that representatives may also act as registered representatives or licensed insurance agents and receive commissions or other revenue‑sharing payments, creating potential conflicts the firm discloses and manages.

Client services

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Expertise

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning services as negotiated with the client.

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 3.00% $100,000 - $300,000: 2.25% $300,000 - $500,000: 1.90% $500,000 - $1,000,000: 1.70% $1,000,000+: Negotiable $0 - $500,000: 3.00% $500,000 - $1,000,000: 2.25% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 1.90% $2,000,000 - $5,000,000: 1.70% $5,000,000+: 1.50% $0 - $500,000: 3.00% $500,000 - $1,000,000: 2.25% $1,000,000+: 1.90% $0 - $500,000: 0.75% $500,000 - $1,000,000: 0.55% $1,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.40% $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.35% $10,000,000+: 0.30% $0 - $500,000: 0.40% $500,000 - $1,000,000: 0.35% $1,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.30% $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.25% $10,000,000+: 0.20%

Commissions

Brokerage commissions and fees in addition to advisory fees; Representatives may receive commissions for insurance product sales.

Project-based

Hourly rates for financial planning services as disclosed by Representative.

Performance-based

Performance-based fees only for clients who meet specific criteria under Section 205 of the Investment Advisers Act.

Other

Fee-only: Flat fees or hourly rates for financial planning as negotiated with the client.

Main office

See office

600 Travis, Suite 5900

Houston TX 77002

Advisors at this office

5

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Also doing business as

Cummer Moyers Financial Services · Kissinger Financial Services · Sanders Morris · Sanders Morris & Mundy Inc. · Sanders Morris Harris · Sanders Morris Harris Inc. · Sanders Morris Harris LLC · Sanders Morris LLC · Sanders Morris Mundy Inc. · Sanders Morris, LLC · Smh Asset Management · Smh Capital Advisors, LLC · Smh Capital Inc. · Smh Colorado · Smh Partners

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Erick K

Series 63, Series 65

Dallas, TX

Sanders Morris LLC

Erick Kuebler is a financial advisor with Sanders Morris LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sanders Morris Harris LLC since 2016 and has prior experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management primarily through wrap-fee programs and utilizes third-party portfolio managers, combining advisory and brokerage services within a dual registration structure.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Brede K

Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

Sanders Morris LLC

Brede Klefos is a financial advisor at Sanders Morris LLC with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Sanders Morris Harris LLC since 2017, following five years at Wunderlich Securities, Inc. He serves as the Honorary Chairman Emeritus of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, a nonprofit organization. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high net worth families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm primarily manages portfolios on a discretionary basis through wrap-fee programs, utilizing third-party portfolio managers and model portfolios to offer diversified investment allocations tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Edward H

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Dallas, TX

Sanders Morris LLC

Edward Hoffman is a financial advisor at Sanders Morris LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and Sanders Morris Harris. Outside of advisory work, he is the founder of FLY Holdings LLC, a men's grooming business. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high net worth families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm primarily manages discretionary accounts through wrap‑fee programs and utilizes third‑party portfolio managers and model portfolios to implement diversified investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Lane M

Series 63, Series 66

Dallas, TX

Sanders Morris LLC

Lane Moore is a financial advisor with Sanders Morris LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sanders Morris Harris since 2016 and previously held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. Sanders Morris LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high net worth families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm primarily manages discretionary accounts through wrap-fee programs, utilizing third-party portfolio managers and model portfolios to provide diversified investment allocations tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Bret S

Series 63, Series 66

Houston, TX

Sanders Morris LLC

Bret Sanders is a financial advisor with Sanders Morris LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Sanders Morris Mundy Inc. since 1992. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pooled investment vehicles, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management primarily through wrap-fee programs, financial planning, retirement plan investment management, brokerage, underwriting, and insurance placement through an affiliated agency.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Donald S

Series 63, Series 66

Houston, TX

Sanders Morris LLC

Donald Sanders is a financial advisor with Sanders Morris LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 56 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sanders Morris Harris Inc. and Sanders Morris Harris Group Inc. since 1987 and previously at SOF Management, LLC from 2006 to 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Sanders is involved in nonprofit and community organizations including serving on the boards of the Houston Texans Bowl Backers and the Harris County Sports Authority, and he owns a local chocolate business, Don Sanders Chocolates. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pooled investment vehicles, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management primarily through wrap-fee programs, financial planning, retirement plan investment management, and brokerage and underwriting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with a variety of investment types.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Stephen F

Series 63, Series 65

Dallas, TX

Sanders Morris LLC

Stephen Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor with Sanders Morris LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sanders Morris Harris LLC since 2016 and previously at Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated from 2001 to 2005. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plan sponsors, and business entities, offering portfolio management primarily through wrap-fee programs and various investment options. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and is affiliated with a national bank and an insurance agency.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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George B

Series 66

Houston, TX

Sanders Morris LLC

George Ball is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Sanders Morris LLC with 56 years of industry experience. He has worked at SMH Capital Advisors LLC since 2000 and Sanders Morris Harris LLC since 1991. He serves as a director and limited partner of Sewell Development Group LLC. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm implements client strategies primarily through discretionary or non-discretionary wrap-fee programs and uses third-party portfolio managers and platform providers.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Erik K

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Houston, TX

Sanders Morris LLC

Erik Klefos is a financial advisor with Sanders Morris LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Sanders Morris Harris LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Wunderlich Securities from 2012 to 2017. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high net worth families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm primarily manages discretionary accounts through wrap‑fee programs and offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing third‑party portfolio managers and tailored investment strategies.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Nancy D

Series 63, Series 65

Dallas, TX

Sanders Morris LLC

Nancy Dixon is a financial advisor with Sanders Morris LLC in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Tectonic Advisors LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities, Banc of America, and Morgan Stanley. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pooled investment vehicles, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management primarily through wrap-fee programs, financial planning, retirement plan investment management, brokerage, underwriting, and insurance placement through an affiliated insurance agency.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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