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Ryland K. Pruett

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
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CRD#: 2161523
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Professional summary

Ryland Knight Pruett JR, CIMA®, who also goes by Datch Pruett Jr, Datch Pruett, is a registered financial professional currently at ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Bernardsville, New Jersey.

Ryland is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Ryland has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Datch Pruett Jr | Datch Pruett

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.
Bank Officer at the Bank of New York Mellon. Business owner of Lime Juice, a clothing company.

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Certified licenses

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CIMA®

Certified Investment Management Analyst

Experience

Current

September 22, 2025 - Present

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 2 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
BD
CRD#: 16853
Bernardsville, NJ
Past

May 2, 2014 - November 10, 2023

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 231
New York, NY
Past

April 14, 2014 - November 10, 2023

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
New York, NY
Past

November 4, 2010 - April 15, 2014

NEUBERGER BERMAN MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 5493
TAMPA, FL
Past

April 11, 2006 - April 15, 2014

NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2908
TAMPA, FL
Past

January 18, 2006 - April 15, 2014

NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC

BD
CRD#: 2908
TAMPA, FL
Past

July 15, 2005 - January 5, 2006

AT INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47837
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 9, 1999 - July 15, 2005

GPC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14007
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 23, 1997 - January 22, 1999

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 289
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 18, 1993 - September 20, 1997

GPC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14007
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 10, 1992 - December 24, 1992

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 19, 1991 - May 19, 1992

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 12, 1991 - August 28, 1991

CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14714
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

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RR
Florida
(9/22/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(9/22/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/7/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/7/1991
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: 8/6/1991
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 1/26/2010
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | MARINER FUNDS SERVICES INC. | ALPS SECURITIES, INC. | ALPS MUTUAL FUNDS SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 16853 / SEC#: , 8-34626

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
1290 Broadway Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203
Mailing Address
1290 Broadway Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203
Phone number
(303) 623-2577
Established
Colorado since 07/01/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ALPS HOLDINGS, INC.PARENT
KYLLO, STEPHEN JOHNSVP; PRESIDENT; DIRECTOR; CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER; PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER3204474
NECKEL, TARA JILLVP, DEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4051739
PARSONS, ERIC TFINOP, CONTROLLER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5215115

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Company Information

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 16853Bernardsville, NJ 07924

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