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John Richard Ekman

THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN
·CRD# 1632217·39 years experience

Professional Summary

John Richard Ekman is a registered financial advisor currently at THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. located in Golden Valley, Minnesota. John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. John has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Fee Structure

Account Minimum

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Years of Experience

39 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.·CRD# 42941
RIA
BD
1. 701 Xenia Avenue S Ste 100, Golden Valley, MN 554162. 701 Xenia Avenue South Suite 100, Golden Valley, MN 55416-1089
November 27, 2024 - Present
OSAIC FA, INC.·CRD# 3978
RIA
Edina, MN
May 4, 2017 - November 16, 2022
OSAIC FA, INC.·CRD# 3978
BD
Edina, MN
May 4, 2017 - November 16, 2022
U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 17868
RIA
Saint Paul, MN
August 24, 2010 - May 4, 2017
U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 17868
BD
Saint Paul, MN
August 24, 2010 - May 4, 2017
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
Lake Elmo, MN
October 5, 2009 - August 19, 2010
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
Lake Elmo, MN
April 17, 2009 - June 3, 2009
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Lake Elmo, MN
March 13, 2009 - August 19, 2010
AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 5979
RIA
Lake Elmo, MN
October 12, 2007 - October 5, 2009
AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 5979
BD
Lake Elmo, MN
October 12, 2007 - October 5, 2009
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.·CRD# 4
RIA
Minneapolis, MN
April 5, 2004 - October 22, 2007
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.·CRD# 4
BD
Minneapolis, MN
August 19, 2002 - October 22, 2007
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
RIA
Minneapolis, MN
July 26, 2000 - August 28, 2002
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
St. Louis, MO
June 23, 2000 - August 28, 2002
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
BD
Weehawken, NJ
November 29, 1991 - July 10, 2000
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
BD
November 6, 1991 - November 29, 1991
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.·CRD# 7506
BD
New York, NY
May 14, 1988 - November 20, 1991
E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC·CRD# 235
BD
March 25, 1987 - May 14, 1988

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Current Firm

TO
THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

EQUITY SECURITIES INVESTMENTS, INC. | THE SWANSON GROUP | THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. | THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC | THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP INC

CRD#: 42941 / SEC#: 801-80809, 8-50082
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/15/2015 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/18/2015 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/18/2015 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2012 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/14/2009 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/31/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

701 Xenia Ave. South, Suite 100 Suite 100, Golden Valley, MN 55416-1089

Mailing Address

701 Xenia Ave. South, Suite 100, Golden Valley, MN 55416-1089

Phone Number

(763) 923-2200

Established

Minnesota since 03/13/1997

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

September

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

57

SEC notice filing (38 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 38 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 38 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES FORM ADV PART2A - APPENDIX I WRAP BROCHURE_100226 (10/10/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
OAK RIDGE ACQUISITION CORPORATIONCORPORATE OWNER—
COWAN, BRANDON JAMESEVP, CCO5404862
EKMAN, JOHN RICHARDEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT1632217
KING, RUSSELL STUARTCHAIRMAN, CEO & DIRECTOR1703706
RIP, OLGAFINOP5440553
RUMBLE, JULIE ANN MACYVP, OPERATIONS MANAGER2643309

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,500

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$668,581,099

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

8

Arbitration

2

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Other business activities

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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".
TO
THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

EQUITY SECURITIES INVESTMENTS, INC. | THE SWANSON GROUP | THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. | THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC | THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP INC

CRD#: 42941 / SEC#: 801-80809, 8-50082
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/15/2015 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/18/2015 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/18/2015 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2012 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/14/2009 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/31/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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
(1/23/2025)
RR
Alaska
(1/23/2025)
RR
Arizona
(12/6/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(1/24/2025)
RR
California
(1/23/2025)
RR
Colorado
(12/2/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(12/2/2024)
RR
Delaware
(1/29/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(12/5/2024)
RR
Florida
(12/9/2024)
RR
Georgia
(1/23/2025)
RR
Hawaii
(1/23/2025)
RR
Idaho
(12/5/2024)
RR
Illinois
(1/15/2025)
RR
Indiana
(1/24/2025)
RR
Iowa
(1/23/2025)
RR
Kansas
(1/23/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(12/10/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(12/13/2024)
RR
Maine
(1/24/2025)
RR
Maryland
(12/4/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/24/2025)
RR
Michigan
(1/24/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(11/27/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(12/2/2024)
RR
Missouri
(1/23/2025)
RR
Montana
(12/4/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(11/27/2024)
RR
Nevada
(1/23/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/24/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(12/4/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(1/23/2025)
RR
New York
(1/23/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(1/27/2025)
RR
North Dakota
(1/27/2025)
RR
Ohio
(2/3/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(12/2/2024)
RR
Oregon
(1/27/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/23/2025)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/27/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(12/3/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(1/23/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(1/24/2025)
RR
Texas
(1/24/2025)
RR
Utah
(1/23/2025)
RR
Vermont
(1/23/2025)
RR
Virgin Islands
(1/24/2025)
RR
Virginia
(12/2/2024)
RR
Washington
(1/23/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(1/24/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/3/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(1/23/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

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

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 2025About the Series 63 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Nov 1995About the Series 65 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Mar 2000About the Series 3 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1987About the Series 7 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 9 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 10 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Feb 2008About the Series 24 exam

Series 8 — General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Passed Feb 1995
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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