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Ronald E. Woernle

VAN GROUW ADVISORS
Okatie, SC 29909
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CRD#: 2172799
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Professional summary


Ronald Eric Woernle SR, who also goes by Ron Woernle, Ronald Eric Woernle, is a registered financial advisor currently at VAN GROUW ADVISORS, LLC located in Okatie, South Carolina.

Ronald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Ronald has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ron Woernle | Ronald Eric Woernle

Other business activities


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WOERNLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC; NOT-INVESTMENT RELATED; OKATIE, SC; INSURANCE SALES; OWNER/INSURANCE AGENT; START DATE 05/2013; APPROX 130 HR/MONTH, 100 HRS/MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING; INSURANCE SALES

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

November 20, 2020 - Present

VAN GROUW ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 110 Traders Cross, Okatie, SC 29909
RIA
CRD#: 311173
Okatie, SC
Past

June 4, 2013 - November 21, 2018

ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144434
Bluffton, SC
Past

September 18, 2012 - March 5, 2013

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 157423
RIDGELAND, SC
Past

October 18, 1996 - June 30, 1997

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 18, 1996 - June 30, 1997

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

June 1, 1996 - August 30, 1996

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

November 17, 1994 - June 1, 1996

NORTH AMERICAN MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 624
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Past

September 12, 1991 - December 8, 1992

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 12, 1991 - December 8, 1992

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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
South Carolina
(11/20/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/14/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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VAN GROUW ADVISORS, LLC
VAN GROUW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 311173 / SEC#:

New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/27/2024 Approved)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/27/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
29 Plantation Park Drive Suite 804, Bluffton, SC 29910
Mailing Address
Phone number
(843) 815-6629
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts93
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 61,700,000

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Company Information


VAN GROUW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 311173Okatie, SC 29909

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