Crystal Clifford

Crystal Clifford is a seasoned financial services professional currently serving as Managing Director at Hightower Advisors since December 2020. Prior to this role, Crystal held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Avantax Wealth Management℠ from January 2018 to February 2020. Crystal's extensive experience at LPL Financial includes various senior leadership roles from March 2013 to December 2017, such as SVP of Compliance, Legal & Risk Technology and SVP of Technology Product Management. Crystal also served as Vice President of Reporting & Analytics at LPL, and in previous positions at Dream Dinners as Director of Operations and Scripps Bank as AVP Accounting Manager. Crystal's educational background features a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from San Diego State University, completed between 1997 and 1999.