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Louis J. Foran

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS
Ellicott City, MD
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CRD#: 1083418
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Professional summary


Louis John Foran, who also goes by Louis F Foran, is a registered financial advisor currently at RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC located in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Louis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Louis has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 15, Series 5, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Louis F Foran

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 16, 2009 - Present

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

Office #2: 10500 Little Patuxent Parkway Suite 350, Columbia, MD 21044-3520
RIA
BD
CRD#: 31194
Ellicott City, MD
Current

April 16, 2009 - Present

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

Office #1: 10500 Little Patuxent Parkway Suite 350, Columbia, MD 21044-3520
RIA
BD
CRD#: 31194
Columbia, MD
Past

February 21, 2006 - May 5, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
COLUMBIA, MD
Past

February 21, 2006 - May 5, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
COLUMBIA, MD
Past

May 28, 2003 - February 21, 2006

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 6555
COLUMBIA, MD
Past

May 27, 2003 - February 21, 2006

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
COLUMBIA, MD
Past

January 8, 2002 - November 6, 2002

GUGGENHEIM DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 40805
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

August 7, 1996 - January 18, 2002

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

December 21, 1982 - September 10, 1996

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY

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".
RC
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
DAIN RAUSCHER INC | REGIONAL OPERATIONS GROUP, INC. | RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER INC. | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER | RBC CORRESPONDENT SERVICES | RBC CLEARING AND CUSTODY | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION | RBC ADVISOR SERVICES | INTERRA CLEARING SERVICES, INC. | DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

CRD#: 31194 / SEC#: 801-13059, 8-45411

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/1977 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(1/15/2019)
RR
California
(3/23/2010)
RR
Colorado
(1/31/2011)
RR
Connecticut
(4/16/2009)
RR
Delaware
(11/12/2019)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/12/2013)
RR
Florida
(4/16/2009)
RR
Georgia
(8/3/2018)
RR
Illinois
(1/15/2019)
RR
Kansas
(4/26/2018)
RR
Louisiana
(12/19/2024)
RR
Maryland
(4/16/2009)
IAR
Maryland
(4/16/2009)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/16/2009)
RR
Michigan
(5/22/2013)
RR
Minnesota
(11/22/2019)
RR
Montana
(4/16/2009)
RR
Nevada
(5/18/2010)
RR
New Jersey
(4/16/2009)
RR
New York
(4/16/2009)
RR
North Carolina
(4/16/2009)
RR
Ohio
(4/16/2009)
RR
Oregon
(7/27/2010)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/4/2009)
RR
South Carolina
(7/29/2016)
RR
Tennessee
(4/24/2023)
RR
Texas
(4/16/2009)
IAR
Texas
(2/19/2010)
RR
Utah
(1/7/2021)
RR
Virgin Islands
(1/15/2019)
IAR
Virgin Islands
(1/16/2019)
RR
Virginia
(4/16/2009)
RR
West Virginia
(4/16/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/11/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 2/24/1987
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 2/24/1987
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/25/2000
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 9/22/1986
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
BOX Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
MEMX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX PEARL, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE National, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Texas, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq BX, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq GEMX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm


RC
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
DAIN RAUSCHER INC | REGIONAL OPERATIONS GROUP, INC. | RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER INC. | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER | RBC CORRESPONDENT SERVICES | RBC CLEARING AND CUSTODY | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION | RBC ADVISOR SERVICES | INTERRA CLEARING SERVICES, INC. | DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

CRD#: 31194 / SEC#: 801-13059, 8-45411

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/1977 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
200 Vesey St., New York, NY 10281
Mailing Address
250 Nicollet Mall Suite 1600, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone number
(612) 371-2811
Established
Minnesota since 11/01/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
October
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
8,476

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RBC FINANCIAL PLANNING DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT (9/30/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
RBC USA HOLDCO CORPORATIONDIRECT OWNER
CARLESIMO, PAUL ADAMCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, RBC CAPITAL MARKETS - U.S.4718504
ESPENAK, KRISTEN ELIZABETHCHIEF RISK OFFICER, USA5570750
GIEGERICH, ROBERT ARTHURPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5736294
GLASSMAN, DORJE TSERINGCO-HEAD OF U.S. CAPITAL MARKETS LAW GROUP6568226
LISCHIN, MATTHEW CODYCO-HEAD OF U.S. CAPITAL MARKETS LAW GROUP4974723
O'CONNOR, SEAN WALTERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT - U.S.6578918
PENN, JOHN CHRISTOPHERGENERAL COUNSEL5135403
SAGISSOR, THOMAS STEVENPRESIDENT OF RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT2429425
SCHREINER, CINDY LOUISEUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1470050
SPERDUTO, VITO ANTONIODIRECTOR, CEO OF U.S. CAPITAL MARKETS & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD2524961
THORNE, BRETT LANEPRESIDENT, RBC CLEARING & CUSTODY2523268
THURLOW, JOHN JCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER5726613

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts477,674
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 259,962,335,074

Disclosures


Regulatory Event364
Civil Event3
Arbitration114
Bond7

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2025
Cover Page
08/27/2024
09/14/2023

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Company Information


RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

CRD#: 31194Ellicott City, MD

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