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David M. Ryan

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CRD#: 1086370
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Professional summary


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David Mark Ryan was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. David had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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

May 10, 2018 - December 31, 2025

M2 CAPITAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288829
VALENCIA, CA
Past

October 3, 2012 - October 2, 2013

SRT SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 33725
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

February 22, 2006 - November 26, 2012

SHORELINE TRADING GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 41888
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

June 15, 1998 - December 7, 2005

RYAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 130166
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

June 5, 1998 - February 21, 2006

STROME SECURITIES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 29682
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

October 6, 1997 - May 28, 1998

WILLIAM O'NEIL SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 894
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 19, 1983 - April 9, 1992

WILLIAM O'NEIL SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 894
BOSTON, MA

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".
MC
M2 CAPITAL ADVISORS
M2 CAPITAL ADVISORS | M2 FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 288829 / SEC#: 801-135373

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/19/2026 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/23/2017 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2017 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: 5/10/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


MC
M2 CAPITAL ADVISORS
M2 CAPITAL ADVISORS | M2 FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 288829 / SEC#: 801-135373

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/19/2026 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/23/2017 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
27441 Tourney Road Suite 260, Valencia, CA 91355
Mailing Address
Phone number
(661) 347-0202
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2B N MEREMS 12-2025 (1/21/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts73
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 40,362,435

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Company Information


M2 CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 288829

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