Sanders Morris LLC
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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
Expertise
Fee options
Flat fees for financial planning services as negotiated with the client.
$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%
Brokerage commissions and fees in addition to advisory fees; Representatives may receive commissions for insurance product sales.
Hourly rates for financial planning services as disclosed by Representative.
Performance-based fees only for clients who meet specific criteria under Section 205 of the Investment Advisers Act.
Fee-only: Flat fees or hourly rates for financial planning as negotiated with the client.
Main office
See office600 Travis, Suite 5900
Houston TX 77002
Advisors at this office
5
Offices (2)
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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
Disclosures
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Business activities & affiliations
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
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