AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
JR

Jonathan E. Ritter

Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 1318603
JR

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.

Jonathan Edward Ritter was a registered financial professional .

Jonathan is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Jonathan had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

April 1, 2020 - January 27, 2025

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT
Past

August 23, 2013 - April 1, 2020

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
Ethridge, TN
Past

August 18, 2011 - April 5, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Past

May 5, 2011 - April 5, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 31, 2008 - March 28, 2011

CAPITAL ONE INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 25658
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Past

May 3, 2005 - May 31, 2008

CAPITAL ONE INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17526
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Past

December 7, 1999 - May 2, 2005

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

July 2, 1985 - December 7, 1999

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/15/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


PA
PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC
AMERICAN SKANDIA MARKETING, INC. | PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

CRD#: 21570 / SEC#: , 8-39058

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
One Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
Mailing Address
One Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
Phone number
(800) 628-6039
Established
Delaware since 09/08/1987
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICASHAREHOLDER COMMON
CARROLL, TRACEY MARIAPRESIDENT5841463
HAGGERTY, SCOTT PETERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2619329
HARTNETT, CHRISTINA ACHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2672099
MCGRATH, SHANE THOMASCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4458909
SMIT, ROBERT PHILIPFINOP, CFO2332366
THOMSEN, JORDAN KCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND SECRETARY2821664

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2
Civil Event1

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

CRD#: 21570

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Jonathan Ritter

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Stephen Albert Zahka
Stephen ZahkaAdvisorCheck Check Mark
EDWARD JONES
IAR
RR
Marlborough, MA
Frank Horace Moore III
Frank MooreAdvisorCheck Check Mark
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
IAR
RR
Greenwich, CT
Marshall Lee Rosen
Marshall RosenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
Fort Lauderdale, FL
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics