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Thomas Sanders

Shareholder at Tectonic Advisors

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Thomas Sanders is Shareholder of Tectonic Advisors LLC, a Frisco investment adviser managing $5.14B. Thomas Sanders has 23 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

23
Years in industry
1
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Thomas Sanders has been Shareholder of Tectonic Advisors since January 2026, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 10% and 25% of it.

Tectonic Advisors LLC is a Frisco, TX firm with $5.14B under management, 2,377 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.

  1. Cain, Watters & Associates, LLCAlso current
    – present · 23 years
    Plano, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 111521

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Thomas Sanders is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from October 2002; the most recent is Louisiana, in January 2008.

  • LouisianaSince 22 January 2008
  • TexasSince 23 October 2002

Examinations

Series 653 September 2002
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Thomas Robert Sanders
CRD
4601540
Firm
Tectonic Advisors · CRD 139713
Role
Shareholder
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
October 2002
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Thomas Sanders work?

Thomas Sanders has been Shareholder of Tectonic Advisors LLC since January 2026, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 30 March 2026

Is Thomas Sanders a financial advisor?

Yes. Thomas Sanders has a current investment-adviser registration in Louisiana and Texas.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Thomas Sanders have?

Thomas Sanders has 23 years in the financial industry, since October 2002, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Thomas Sanders passed?

Thomas Sanders passed the Series 65 in September 2002.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Thomas Sanders registered with FINRA?

No. Thomas Sanders has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Thomas Sanders’ record?

Search CRD 4601540 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Thomas Sanders’ full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Tectonic Advisors

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4601540, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Tectonic Advisors LLC, filed 30 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.