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Ralph A. Goodwin

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CRD#: 1012616
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Ralph Augustus Goodwin, who also goes by Buddy Goodwin III, III Ralph Augustus Goodwin, was a registered financial professional .

Ralph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. Ralph had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Buddy Goodwin Iii | Iii Ralph Augustus Goodwin

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

October 7, 2011 - March 13, 2019

VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106982
HARTFORD, CT
Past

November 18, 2010 - March 13, 2019

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

March 17, 2010 - October 28, 2010

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

February 4, 2009 - December 14, 2009

AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 38383
HARTFORD, CT
Past

October 31, 2006 - February 4, 2009

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

September 28, 2005 - October 17, 2006

MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38030
ENFIELD, CT
Past

April 11, 2001 - September 12, 2005

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 31334
PORTLAND, ME

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
VI
VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
PHOENIX INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC | VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC | VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 106982 / SEC#: 801-5995

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/1969 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/16/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


VI
VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
PHOENIX INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC | VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC | VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 106982 / SEC#: 801-5995

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/1969 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Financial Plaza 26th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 248-7971
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts105
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 53,982,609,839

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Company Information


VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 106982

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