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Sanders Morris LLC

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Client assets under management

$576,142,421

Clients

127

17% high-net worth

Advisors

11

of 27 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

12

Very Low

Average account size

$4,536,554

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

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies

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 location

Sanders Morris LLC

600 Travis, Suite 5900

Houston TX 77002-3003, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Puerto Rico · Rhode Island · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virgin Islands · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin · Wyoming

Disclosures

Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.

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 at Sanders Morris LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Sanders Morris Harris LLC since 2016, alongside roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC dating back to 2008 and 2010 respectively. 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 and offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, brokerage, and insurance-related services.

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 at Sanders Morris LLC in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with over 30 years of experience, primarily at Sanders Morris Mundy Inc. since 1992. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high net worth families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm mainly manages discretionary accounts through wrap-fee programs and employs a range of investment strategies across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative exposures.

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 and bringing 55 years of industry experience. He has been with Sanders Morris Harris Group Inc. and Sanders Morris Harris Inc. since 1987 and also serves in leadership roles at SOF Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Sanders is involved in community and nonprofit activities, including board memberships with the Houston Texans Bowl Backers, the Houston Police Officers Pension System, and the Harris County Sports Authority, and he owns a local chocolate business. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm primarily manages discretionary accounts through wrap-fee programs and employs third-party portfolio managers and model portfolios to deliver diversified investment strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk profiles.

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

Series 63

Houston, TX

Sanders Morris LLC

Donna Binion is a financial advisor at Sanders Morris LLC in Houston, TX, holding a Series 63 designation with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Sanders Morris Harris Inc. since 2011. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individuals, high net worth families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm primarily offers portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, combining discretionary management with third-party portfolio managers and model portfolios to create diversified allocations tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

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 at Sanders Morris LLC in Dallas, TX, with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Sanders Morris Harris LLC since 2016, following a seven-year tenure at Hayman Capital Management. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high net worth families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm primarily manages discretionary portfolios through wrap-fee programs, utilizing diversified allocations across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative exposures tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

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 financial advisor at Sanders Morris LLC with 55 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Smh Capital Advisors LLC since 2000 and Sanders Morris Harris LLC since 1991. Ball previously worked at Global Financial Services, L.L.C. from 2010 to 2016. He is a director and limited partner of Sewell Development Group LLC. Sanders Morris LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high net worth families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm primarily manages portfolios through wrap-fee programs and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

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 at Sanders Morris LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities and Tectonic Advisors LLC. 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 discretionary wrap-fee portfolios and offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, brokerage, and insurance-related services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies
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