Cryptic crossword clue
Financial professional in descent — having lost all money, runs 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word STOCKBROKER

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The straight part
We know that "Financial professional" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case financial professional = stockbroker.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does STOCKBROKER mean?

STOCKBROKER noun
  1. A person who buys and sells shares (stock) on a stock exchange on behalf of clients. May also provide investment advice and/or company information, depending on the level of service offered (or chosen by the client).

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