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Brian A. Ryals

RFG ADVISORY
Orange Beach, AL 36561
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CRD#: 2406393
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Professional summary


Brian Alan Ryals, who also goes by Alan Ryals, is a registered financial advisor currently at RFG ADVISORY, LLC located in Orange Beach, Alabama and PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC located in Orange Beach, Alabama.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Brian has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Alan Ryals

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.
1) 02/01/2013. 51ST AERO SQUADRON. 900 MITCHELL FIELD ROAD BESSEMER, AL 35022. FOR PROFIT. BOARD MEMBER. 5 HOURS/MO; 0 DURING TRADING HOURS. 2) LEGACY CREDIT UNION. 1400 S 20TH STREET, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35255. CREDIT UNION RELATIONSHIP. MEMBER. 0 HOURS/MO; 0 DURING TRADING HOURS. 3) 01/01/2004. RFG ADVISORY. 1400 URBAN CENTER DR, STE 475, VESTAVIA HILLS, AL 35242. DBA FOR PCS BUSINESS. REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE. 150 HOURS/MO; 150 DURING TRADING HOURS. 4) 09/01/2006. 453 DUNE DR, UNIT 102, GULF SHORES, AL. RENTAL PROPERTY. OWNER. 10 HOURS/MO; 0 DURING TRADING HOURS. 5) 01/01/2004. RFG SOLUTIONS, LLC. 1400 URBAN CENTER DR, STE 475, VESTAVIA HILLS, AL 35242. INSURANCE AGENCY. 0 HOURS/MO; 0 DURING TRADING HOURS. 6) RYALS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC. 1400 URBAN CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 475, VESTAVIA HILLS, AL 35242. LLC ESTABLISHED AFTER MY LEAVING AN OWNERSHIP ROLE AT RFG ADVISORY. USED SOLEY FOR REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR INCOME TAX REPORTING. SOLE MEMBER OF RYALS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC. 1 HOUR/MO; 1 DURING TRADING HOURS. 7) THE MARSHALS AUROA LAND COMPANY, LLC. 28820 GARDNER ROAD, ELBERTA, AL 36530. COMPANY FORMED TO BUY, SELL, RENT, LEASE, RENOVATE, BUILD, AND MORTGAGE REAL PROPERTY. MEMBER. HELP MAKE DECISIONS OF IF A REAL PROPERTY IS A GOOD INVESTMENT. 2 HRS/MO; 0 DURING TRADING HRS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

August 8, 2011 - Present

RFG ADVISORY, LLC

Office #1: 27844 Canal Road Suite F, Orange Beach, AL 36561
RIA
CRD#: 158401
Orange Beach, AL
Current

June 4, 2018 - Present

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 27844 Canal Road Suite A, Orange Beach, AL 36561Office #2: 1400 Urban Center Drive Suite 475, Birmingham, AL 35242
RIA
BD
CRD#: 120222
ORANGE BEACH, AL
Past

August 8, 2011 - June 8, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
VESTAVIA HILLS, AL
Past

June 28, 2004 - August 8, 2011

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

June 28, 2004 - August 8, 2011

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

December 2, 2003 - June 30, 2004

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

December 2, 2003 - June 30, 2004

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

December 2, 2003 - June 30, 2004

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 3, 1999 - December 12, 2003

VERAVEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105796
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

November 18, 1993 - December 12, 2003

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA

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".
RA
RFG ADVISORY, LLC
21:5 ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WINGO WEALTH | WILLOW PRIVATE WEALTH | WILLIAMS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC "WFA" | VOLARE WEALTH ADVISORS | TURNPOINT WEALTH | TREKNORTH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | THE WORLEY BANKS GROUP | SUSKO WEALTH ADVISORS | STRODTMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONES RIVER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SIXPOINT FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SABLE POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RVA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROUTE FINANCIAL GROUP | RJB FINANCIAL PLANNING | RIVER OAK ASSET ADVISORY | RFG ADVISORY, LLC | RFG ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | RFG ADVISORY | RESOLUTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RELIANCE FINANCIAL GROUP | PARAMOUNT FINANCIAL PLANNING | NAVIPATH FINANCIAL | META PRIVATE WEALTH | MATTERHORN PRIVATE WEALTH | LIND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LICATA FINANCIAL DESIGN | LEMZAR CAPITAL | LEALAND WEALTH PARTNERS | LANDSCAPE WEALTH ADVISORS | L7 WEALTH | KWM WEALTH | KUBERA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ITER FINANCIAL WELLNESS | INVESTOR'S RESOURCE | INVESTA FINANCIAL PLANNING | IN SEASON FINANCIAL GROUP | GROUNDED FINANCIAL PLANNING | GFG WEALTH ADVISORS | GALLIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FREEMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FOUR SEASONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FOUR SEASONS FINANCIAL EDUCATION | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION GROUP | ETA INVESTMENTS | ETA INVESTMENT & TAX ADVISORS | ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT PLANNING | EDUCATOR RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | EDUCATOR PENSION RESOURCES | EDGEWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS | DESIGN WEALTH ADVISORS | CURATO ADVISORY | CROSS TIMBERS FINANCIAL GROUP | CRESCENT PRIVATE WEALTH | COPPER PASS ADVISORY | COPE PRIVATE WEALTH | COOPER TOWER WEALTH | CONFIDENCE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | CMC FINANCIAL | CHEAHA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CARDINAL ASSET ADVISORY | CAMBIUM WEALTH PARTNERS | BRIANNE FINANCIAL | BLUEBIRD ADVISORY | BLUE SANDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BLAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BILLINGS GROUP | BAYVIEW PRIVATE WEALTH | BARRETT CAPITAL ADVISORY | BALANCEPOINT FINANCIAL | BALANCE WEALTH PARTNERS | ARIV WEALTH | APPLE TREE LANE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ANCHORING CAPITAL | AIMWELL FINANCIAL | AFIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 158401 / SEC#: 801-79153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/6/2014 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/27/2014 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/2014 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/2014 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2014 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/2014 Terminated)

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.
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

IAR
Alabama
(8/8/2011)
RR
Alabama
(6/4/2018)
RR
California
(8/20/2025)
RR
Florida
(6/4/2018)
RR
Georgia
(6/27/2018)
RR
Kentucky
(7/16/2025)
IAR
Texas
(10/25/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/2/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RA
RFG ADVISORY, LLC
21:5 ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WINGO WEALTH | WILLOW PRIVATE WEALTH | WILLIAMS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC "WFA" | VOLARE WEALTH ADVISORS | TURNPOINT WEALTH | TREKNORTH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | THE WORLEY BANKS GROUP | SUSKO WEALTH ADVISORS | STRODTMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONES RIVER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SIXPOINT FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SABLE POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RVA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROUTE FINANCIAL GROUP | RJB FINANCIAL PLANNING | RIVER OAK ASSET ADVISORY | RFG ADVISORY, LLC | RFG ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | RFG ADVISORY | RESOLUTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RELIANCE FINANCIAL GROUP | PARAMOUNT FINANCIAL PLANNING | NAVIPATH FINANCIAL | META PRIVATE WEALTH | MATTERHORN PRIVATE WEALTH | LIND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LICATA FINANCIAL DESIGN | LEMZAR CAPITAL | LEALAND WEALTH PARTNERS | LANDSCAPE WEALTH ADVISORS | L7 WEALTH | KWM WEALTH | KUBERA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ITER FINANCIAL WELLNESS | INVESTOR'S RESOURCE | INVESTA FINANCIAL PLANNING | IN SEASON FINANCIAL GROUP | GROUNDED FINANCIAL PLANNING | GFG WEALTH ADVISORS | GALLIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FREEMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FOUR SEASONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FOUR SEASONS FINANCIAL EDUCATION | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION GROUP | ETA INVESTMENTS | ETA INVESTMENT & TAX ADVISORS | ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT PLANNING | EDUCATOR RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | EDUCATOR PENSION RESOURCES | EDGEWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS | DESIGN WEALTH ADVISORS | CURATO ADVISORY | CROSS TIMBERS FINANCIAL GROUP | CRESCENT PRIVATE WEALTH | COPPER PASS ADVISORY | COPE PRIVATE WEALTH | COOPER TOWER WEALTH | CONFIDENCE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | CMC FINANCIAL | CHEAHA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CARDINAL ASSET ADVISORY | CAMBIUM WEALTH PARTNERS | BRIANNE FINANCIAL | BLUEBIRD ADVISORY | BLUE SANDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BLAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BILLINGS GROUP | BAYVIEW PRIVATE WEALTH | BARRETT CAPITAL ADVISORY | BALANCEPOINT FINANCIAL | BALANCE WEALTH PARTNERS | ARIV WEALTH | APPLE TREE LANE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ANCHORING CAPITAL | AIMWELL FINANCIAL | AFIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 158401 / SEC#: 801-79153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/6/2014 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/27/2014 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/2014 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/2014 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2014 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/2014 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1400 Urban Center Drive Suite 475, Vestavia Hills, AL 35242-2245
Mailing Address
Phone number
(205) 397-2450
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
277

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (10/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts23,999
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,120,333,343

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Company Information


RFG ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 158401Orange Beach, AL 36561

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