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Ryan L. Mcdonald

VANN EQUITY MANAGEMENT LLC
Plano, TX 75093
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CRD#: 2720049
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Professional summary


Ryan Lane Mcdonald is a registered financial advisor currently at VANN EQUITY MANAGEMENT LLC located in Plano, Texas.

Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Ryan has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) Salt Fork Ranch and Outfitters: Non-investment related. 725 White Mines Rd, Abilene, TX, 79603; Part time Hunting Guide service; Start Date: 01/2018; 2-20 hours a month is spent on this activity; 0 hrs during trading hours. 2) Insurance Sales: non-investment related. 3001 Paul Street Abilene, TX 79606; Start Date: 06/2021; Fixed Annuities, Long Term Care, and Whole Life. 5 hours a month is spent on this activity during trading hours. 3) Director on the board for the Russ Martin show Listeners Foundation, a charitable organization, compensation received as investment manager, investment related.

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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

November 22, 2021 - Present

VANN EQUITY MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 4975 Preston Park Blvd #490, Plano, TX 75093
RIA
CRD#: 174239
Plano, TX
Past

February 3, 2020 - November 12, 2021

PER STIRLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 151671
Dallas, TX
Past

February 26, 2018 - December 26, 2019

TRS ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283248
Dallas, TX
Past

August 9, 2017 - December 23, 2019

JIM POE & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 140232
FT. WORTH, TX
Past

March 2, 2016 - September 29, 2016

INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30184
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

January 2, 2014 - March 1, 2016

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20999
TAMPA, FL
Past

December 5, 2005 - December 23, 2013

FOX FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 134277
CARROLLTON, TX
Past

June 12, 1996 - December 3, 2005

FOX & COMPANY INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 18517
SCOTTSDALE, AZ

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".
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VANN EQUITY MANAGEMENT LLC
AUSTIN WEALTH SPECIALSTS | VANN EQUITY MANAGEMENT LLC | PRECISION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PCM ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 174239 / SEC#: 801-80766

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2015 Approved)

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
Texas
(11/22/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/9/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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VANN EQUITY MANAGEMENT LLC
AUSTIN WEALTH SPECIALSTS | VANN EQUITY MANAGEMENT LLC | PRECISION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PCM ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 174239 / SEC#: 801-80766

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4975 Preston Park Blvd #490, Plano, TX 75093
Mailing Address
Phone number
(214) 983-0346
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VANN EQUITY- ADV 2A PLATFORM BROCHURE-AUG 2025 (9/2/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts174
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 203,644,459

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Company Information


VANN EQUITY MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 174239Plano, TX 75093

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