# Clayton Curley

> Clayton Curley is a fee-only financial advisor at Ridgeback Financial in Clear Lake Shores, Texas. Ridgeback Financial reports charging a percentage of assets and hourly fees on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Ridgeback Financial
- **Based in:** Clear Lake Shores, Texas
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Hourly
- **Assets under management (firm):** $29M across 137 accounts
- **CRD:** 6849122 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/6849122)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in LA, TX
- **Exams passed:** Series 66 (2017)
- **Firm size:** 1 employee
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://ridgebackfinancial.com/

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clayton Curley a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Clayton holds no broker registration, and Ridgeback Financial reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Clayton charge for financial advice?

Clayton's firm, Ridgeback Financial, reports charging a percentage of assets and hourly fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Clayton Curley based?

Clayton Curley is based in Clear Lake Shores, Texas.

### Is Clayton Curley registered with the SEC?

Yes. Clayton Curley is registered as an investment adviser representative in LA and TX (CRD 6849122), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Ridgeback Financial manage?

Ridgeback Financial reports $29M across 137 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Clayton Curley?

Through Clayton's website, ridgebackfinancial.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/6849122): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026

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