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Brian Alan Ryals

RFG ADVISORY
Orange Beach, AL
·CRD# 2406393·33 years experience

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...

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Alan Ryals

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Years of Experience

33 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

RFG ADVISORY, LLC·CRD# 158401
RIA
27844 Canal Road Suite F, Orange Beach, AL 36561
August 8, 2011 - Present
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 120222
RIA
BD
1. 27844 Canal Road Suite A, Orange Beach, AL 365612. 1400 Urban Center Drive Suite 475, Birmingham, AL 35242
June 4, 2018 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Vestavia Hills, AL
August 8, 2011 - June 8, 2018
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 110518
RIA
Birmingham, AL
June 28, 2004 - August 8, 2011
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.·CRD# 10205
BD
Birmingham, AL
June 28, 2004 - August 8, 2011
OSAIC FA, INC.·CRD# 3978
RIA
Birmingham, AL
December 2, 2003 - June 30, 2004
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 2580
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
December 2, 2003 - June 30, 2004
OSAIC FA, INC.·CRD# 3978
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
December 2, 2003 - June 30, 2004
VERAVEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 105796
RIA
Birmingham, AL
May 3, 1999 - December 12, 2003
VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 3960
BD
Worcester, MA
November 18, 1993 - December 12, 2003

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Current Firm

RA
RFG ADVISORY, LLC

21:5 ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WRIGHT PARK WEALTH | WINGO WEALTH | WILLOW PRIVATE WEALTH | WILLIAMS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC "WFA" | WHOLE STORY PLANNING | WFA VOLARE | VOLARE WEALTH ADVISORS | TURNPOINT WEALTH | TRINITY PRIVATE WEALTH | TREKNORTH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | THE WORLEY BANKS GROUP | SWEET LIFE FINANCIAL PLANNING | 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 | POWDER POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PIERSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PARAMOUNT FINANCIAL PLANNING | PALMERA PRIVATE WEALTH | OLSON STRATEGIC WEALTH | OBEDIENT WEALTH 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 | KASPER 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 | FINANCIAL FITNESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 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 | CAPSTONE WEALTH LLC | CAMBIUM WEALTH PARTNERS | BRIANNE FINANCIAL | BLUEMONTE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | BLUEBIRD ADVISORY | BLUE SANDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BLAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BLACK OAK ASSET MANAGEMENT | BILLINGS GROUP | BAYVIEW PRIVATE WEALTH | BARRETT CAPITAL ADVISORY | BALANCEPOINT FINANCIAL | BALANCE WEALTH PARTNERS | AUGUST FINANCIAL PLANNING | ASPIRE FINANCIAL GROUP | ARIV WEALTH | ARCADIA GROVE WEALTH | APPLE TREE LANE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ANCHORING CAPITAL | AIMWELL FINANCIAL | AFIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 158401 / SEC#: 801-79153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/6/2014 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Alabama (2/27/2014 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (2/18/2014 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Georgia (2/18/2014 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Louisiana (2/28/2014 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (2/18/2014 Terminated)
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

1400 Urban Center Drive Suite 475, Vestavia Hills, AL 35242-2245

Phone Number

(205) 397-2450

# of Employees

360

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RFG ADVISORY ADV 2A 10142026 (10/13/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

29,833

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$7,969,008,040

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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) Ryals Group Wealth Management – Investment-Related: Yes | Address: 27844 Canal Rd., Ste. A, Orange Beach, AL 36561 | Business: DBA | Position: Owner/Founder/Advisor | Start: 04/2025 | Hours: 160/mo. (160 during trading hours) | Description: DBA for advisory and insurance activities. 2) RFG Advisory, LLC – Investment-Related: Yes | Address: 1400 Urban Center Dr., Ste. 475, Vestavia Hills, AL 35242 | Business: RIA | Position: Investment Adviser Representative | Hours: 160/mo. (160 during trading hours) | Description: RIA affiliate. 3) Ryals Capital Management, LLC – Investment-Related: Yes | Address: 1400 Urban Center Dr., Ste. 475, Vestavia Hills, AL 35242 | Position: Sole Member | Hours: 1/mo. (1 during trading hours) | Description: LLC used solely for revenue and expense reporting for income tax purposes. 4) Crump Insurance – Investment-Related: Yes | Address: 4135 N. Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17110 | Business: Life/Health/P&C/Annuity Insurance | Position: Insurance Agent | Start: 01/01/2018 | Hours: 80/mo. (80 during trading hours). 5) The Marshals Aurora Land Company, LLC – Investment-Related: No | Address: 28820 Gardner Rd., Elberta, AL 36530 | Position: Member | Start: 06/30/2020 | Hours: 2/mo. (0 during trading hours) | Description: Real estate investment company; assists with investment decisions. 6) Phoenix on the Bay Homeowners Association – Investment-Related: No | Address: 27580 Canal Rd., Orange Beach, AL 36561 | Position: Treasurer | Start: 05/01/2026 | Hours During Trading: 0.

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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".
RA
RFG ADVISORY, LLC

21:5 ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WRIGHT PARK WEALTH | WINGO WEALTH | WILLOW PRIVATE WEALTH | WILLIAMS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC "WFA" | WHOLE STORY PLANNING | WFA VOLARE | VOLARE WEALTH ADVISORS | TURNPOINT WEALTH | TRINITY PRIVATE WEALTH | TREKNORTH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | THE WORLEY BANKS GROUP | SWEET LIFE FINANCIAL PLANNING | 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 | POWDER POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PIERSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PARAMOUNT FINANCIAL PLANNING | PALMERA PRIVATE WEALTH | OLSON STRATEGIC WEALTH | OBEDIENT WEALTH 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 | KASPER 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 | FINANCIAL FITNESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 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 | CAPSTONE WEALTH LLC | CAMBIUM WEALTH PARTNERS | BRIANNE FINANCIAL | BLUEMONTE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | BLUEBIRD ADVISORY | BLUE SANDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BLAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BLACK OAK ASSET MANAGEMENT | BILLINGS GROUP | BAYVIEW PRIVATE WEALTH | BARRETT CAPITAL ADVISORY | BALANCEPOINT FINANCIAL | BALANCE WEALTH PARTNERS | AUGUST FINANCIAL PLANNING | ASPIRE FINANCIAL GROUP | ARIV WEALTH | ARCADIA GROVE WEALTH | APPLE TREE LANE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ANCHORING CAPITAL | AIMWELL FINANCIAL | AFIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 158401 / SEC#: 801-79153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/6/2014 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Alabama (2/27/2014 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (2/18/2014 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Georgia (2/18/2014 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Louisiana (2/28/2014 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (2/18/2014 Terminated)
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.
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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
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)
RR
Tennessee
(6/30/2026)
IAR
Texas
(10/25/2018)

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.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

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

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Oct 1998About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1993About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1998About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1993About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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