Ralph J. Scherer

FOSTER & MOTLEY

Cincinnati, OH 45236

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CRD#: 1788840

Professional summary

Ralph Jacob Scherer is a registered financial advisor currently at FOSTER & MOTLEY INC located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Ralph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Ralph has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 16 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 4, 2000 - Present

FOSTER & MOTLEY INC

Office #1: 7755 Montgomery Road Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45236

RIA

CRD#: 106905

Cincinnati, OH

Past

February 25, 1999 - May 5, 2000

THE CONCORD EQUITY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 14569

ISELIN, NJ

Past

January 10, 1996 - September 4, 1998

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 6555

BALTIMORE, MD

Past

January 24, 1989 - January 10, 1996

BARTLETT & CO.

CRD#: 86

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FOSTER & MOTLEY INC

FOSTER & MOTLEY INC | FOSTER & MOTLEY, INC.

CRD#: 106905 / SEC#: 801-53289

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/1996 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Ohio
(12/4/2000)

IAR

Texas
(5/12/2006)

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Exams

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 16

Date: 12/28/1992

NYSE Supervisory Analyst Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/21/1989

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

FOSTER & MOTLEY INC

FOSTER & MOTLEY INC | FOSTER & MOTLEY, INC.

CRD#: 106905 / SEC#: 801-53289

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/1996 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

7755 Montgomery Road Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45236

Mailing Address

Phone number

(513) 561-6640

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FOSTER & MOTLEY ADV 2A BROCHURE (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	889
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,537,323,649

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
11/22/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/25/2024	Cover Page	Report
10/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Ralph J. Scherer

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Ralph Jacob Scherer's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FOSTER & MOTLEY INC

THE CONCORD EQUITY GROUP, LLC

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BARTLETT & CO.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FOSTER & MOTLEY INC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 16

Date: 12/28/1992

Series 7

Date: 1/21/1989

Current Firm

FOSTER & MOTLEY INC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

FOSTER & MOTLEY INC

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