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John L. Ranft

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CRD#: 1629438
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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.

John Leroy Ranft, who also goes by John Ranft, John L Ranft, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1990. John had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

John Ranft | John L Ranft

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.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

October 18, 2022 - December 31, 2025

TD PRIVATE CLIENT WEALTH LLC

RIA
CRD#: 164484
EXTON, PA
Past

October 17, 2022 - December 31, 2025

TD PRIVATE CLIENT WEALTH LLC

BD
CRD#: 164484
EXTON, PA
Past

May 6, 2020 - September 1, 2022

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
DEVON, PA
Past

May 6, 2020 - September 1, 2022

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
DEVON, PA
Past

February 27, 2018 - April 21, 2020

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
EXTON, PA
Past

February 26, 2018 - April 21, 2020

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
Exton, PA
Past

February 26, 2018 - April 21, 2020

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
EXTON, PA
Past

March 6, 2017 - February 26, 2018

SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 169988
SAINT LOUIS, MO
Past

March 6, 2017 - February 26, 2018

SCOTTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8206
WAYNE, PA
Past

January 17, 2017 - May 1, 2017

QID LLC

RIA
CRD#: 175114
West Chester, PA
Past

March 31, 2016 - October 11, 2016

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

March 29, 2016 - October 11, 2016

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

June 27, 2013 - December 22, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

June 27, 2013 - December 22, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

December 9, 2009 - June 30, 2011

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 148477
PORTLAND, ME
Past

January 16, 2008 - November 30, 2009

IFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24075
RENO, NV
Past

January 7, 2008 - June 26, 2013

NAVELLIER & ASSOCIATES INC

RIA
CRD#: 107568
RENO, NV
Past

October 16, 2003 - December 31, 2007

PGIM INVESTMENTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105670
DENVER, CO
Past

October 8, 2003 - December 31, 2007

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
NEWARK, NJ
Past

September 4, 2002 - June 17, 2003

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 5249
GRANITE BAY, CA
Past

September 4, 2002 - June 17, 2003

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 17, 1995 - April 15, 2002

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

November 14, 1990 - October 9, 1995

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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TP
TD PRIVATE CLIENT WEALTH LLC
TD PRIVATE CLIENT WEALTH LLC

CRD#: 164484 / SEC#: 801-77771, 8-69105

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2013 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

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: 4/23/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/26/1990
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/13/1990
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

TP
TD PRIVATE CLIENT WEALTH LLC
TD PRIVATE CLIENT WEALTH LLC

CRD#: 164484 / SEC#: 801-77771, 8-69105

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2013 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
1 Vanderbilt Avenue 23rd Floor 23rd Floor, New York, NY, 10017
Mailing Address
1 Vanderbilt Avenue 23rd Floor, New York, NY, 10017
Phone number
(877) 703-9896
Established
Delaware since 07/13/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
October
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
671

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

TD PRIVATE CLIENT WEALTH LLC MANAGED ACCOUNT PROGRAM BROCHURE JANUARY 31 2026 (1/29/2026)
TDPCW AUTOMATED INVESTING AND AUTOMATED INVESTING PLUS PROGRAM BROCHURE JANUARY 31 2026 (1/29/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
TD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONOWNER
BEGUN, ROBERTPRESIDENT4436053
CALDERON NAJERA, NAYRACCO5040972
CARROLL, ANNACOO4487506
CHABOT, ALAN JCEO2617874
ORTIZ, JORGE LUISCFO & FINOP2725922
WILSON, KEVIN KEITHFINOP5437711

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts25,697
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,255,945,350

Disclosures

Regulatory Event3

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
05/30/2025
Cover Page
Report
09/27/2024
Cover Page
Report
06/27/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

TD PRIVATE CLIENT WEALTH LLC

CRD#: 164484

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