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David Brian Ray

GUIDESTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES
DALLAS, TX
·CRD# 1287312·42 years experience

Professional Summary

David Brian Ray, who also goes by David Ray, is a registered financial advisor currently at GUIDESTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES located in Dallas, Texas. David is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. David has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

At a Glance

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Fee Structure

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Other Aliases

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Years of Experience

42 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

GUIDESTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES·CRD# 148249
BD
5005 Lbj Freeway Ste. 2200, Dallas, TX 75244-6152
June 23, 2025 - Present
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 42803
BD
Houston, TX
April 29, 2020 - October 18, 2022
TEACHERS PERSONAL INVESTORS SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 36130
BD
New York, NY
June 27, 2014 - December 31, 2016
TEACHERS PERSONAL INVESTORS SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 36130
BD
New York, NY
January 29, 2010 - August 6, 2010
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 20472
BD
Lewisville, TX
January 29, 2010 - March 8, 2019
TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 32205
BD
Irving, TX
August 1, 2005 - January 5, 2010
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 104555
RIA
Westlake, TX
October 18, 1995 - July 20, 2005
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC·CRD# 17507
BD
Smithfield, RI
March 2, 1995 - July 20, 2005
SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.·CRD# 10690
BD
Oaks, PA
January 13, 1994 - February 14, 1995
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC·CRD# 17507
BD
Smithfield, RI
October 6, 1988 - December 3, 1993
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC·CRD# 7784
BD
January 30, 1987 - October 5, 1988
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION·CRD# 6848
BD
March 17, 1986 - December 16, 1986
FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 305
BD
August 2, 1984 - June 17, 1985

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Current Firm

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GUIDESTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES

GUIDESTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 148249 / SEC#: 8-67995
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

5005 Lbj Freeway Ste. 2200, Dallas, TX 75244-6152

Mailing Address

5005 Lbj Freeway Ste. 2200, Dallas, TX 75244-6152

Phone Number

(214) 720-6486

Established

Texas since 06/26/2008

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
GUIDESTONE FINANCIAL RESOURCES OF THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTIONMEMBER—
ALDERMAN, RALPH WARREN JRDIRECTOR8333619
BAILEY, CHAD MICHAELPRESIDENT5567481
COOK, ROBERT SCOTTVICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY5587943
EMFINGER, GLENN DUDLEYDIRECTOR8324235
HALPIN, JEREMY LOWELLFINOP/CFO/TREASURER6560503
MOLINA, STEPHANIE JEANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5115805
POWELL, KEITH ALLENDIRECTOR8328076
TUCKER, JASONDIRECTOR8141526

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Other business activities

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(8/4/2025)
RR
Alaska
(8/4/2025)
RR
Arizona
(6/27/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(8/19/2025)
RR
Colorado
(6/24/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(6/24/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(6/30/2025)
RR
Florida
(6/23/2025)
RR
Hawaii
(8/5/2025)
RR
Idaho
(6/27/2025)
RR
Illinois
(6/23/2025)
RR
Indiana
(8/18/2025)
RR
Kansas
(8/5/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(6/23/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(6/30/2025)
RR
Maine
(8/27/2025)
RR
Maryland
(6/23/2025)
RR
Michigan
(6/23/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(6/23/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(6/23/2025)
RR
Missouri
(8/5/2025)
RR
Montana
(6/23/2025)
RR
Nebraska
(6/23/2025)
RR
Nevada
(8/5/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(8/4/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(6/23/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(8/19/2025)
RR
Ohio
(8/5/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/23/2025)
RR
Oregon
(8/5/2025)
RR
Rhode Island
(8/5/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(6/23/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(6/23/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(8/14/2025)
RR
Texas
(6/23/2025)
RR
Utah
(8/4/2025)
RR
Vermont
(8/28/2025)
RR
Virginia
(8/19/2025)
RR
Washington
(8/11/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(8/14/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/21/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(8/5/2025)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jan 1995About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1984About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1987About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1984About the Series 6 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2011About the Series 26 exam
FINRA
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