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Walter A. Ruch

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CRD#: 2761014
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Walter Allwein Ruch III, who also goes by Trey Ruch, Walter A (iii) Ruch, was a registered financial professional .

Walter is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Walter had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Trey Ruch | Walter A (iii) Ruch

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.
Walter Allwein Ruch III is the Managing Member of LibertyFi, LLC. From time to time, he may offer clients advice or products from those activities and clients should be aware that these services may involve a conflict of interest. WealthShield LLC always acts in the best interest of the client and clients always have the right to decide whether or not to utilize the services of any representative of WealthShield LLC in such individual's outside capacities.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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


Past

October 13, 2017 - May 9, 2023

WEALTHSHIELD LLC

RIA
CRD#: 288875
CARY, NC
Past

July 8, 2015 - October 21, 2015

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 793
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

July 8, 2015 - October 21, 2015

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

October 28, 2005 - October 21, 2015

INTL ADVISORY CONSULTANTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 130888
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

September 29, 2005 - October 26, 2015

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 791
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

January 23, 2004 - October 3, 2005

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

April 24, 1997 - October 3, 2005

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/7/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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WEALTHSHIELD LLC
WEALTHSHIELD LLC

CRD#: 288875 / SEC#: 801-110853

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Contact information


Main Address
2500 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC 27518
Mailing Address
Phone number
(919) 948-4453
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WEALTHSHIELD ADV2A BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

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Company Information


WEALTHSHIELD LLC

CRD#: 288875

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