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Walter Allwein Ruch Iii

CRD# 2761014·Registered 1997 - 2023
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Walter 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.

Professional Summary

Walter Allwein Ruch III, who also goes by Trey Ruch, Walter A (iii) Ruch, was a registered financial advisor. Walter was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1997 - 2023. 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.

At a Glance

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Other Aliases

Trey Ruch, Walter A (iii) Ruch

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

29 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Past

WEALTHSHIELD LLCPast·CRD# 288875
RIA
Cary, NC
October 13, 2017 - May 9, 2023
STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.Past·CRD# 791
BD
Birmingham, AL
September 29, 2005 - October 26, 2015
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 793
RIA
Birmingham, AL
July 8, 2015 - October 21, 2015
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 793
BD
Birmingham, AL
July 8, 2015 - October 21, 2015
INTL ADVISORY CONSULTANTS INC.Past·CRD# 130888
RIA
Birmingham, AL
October 28, 2005 - October 21, 2015
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLCPast·CRD# 4161
RIA
Memphis, TN
January 23, 2004 - October 3, 2005
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLCPast·CRD# 4161
BD
Memphis, TN
April 24, 1997 - October 3, 2005

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Current Firm

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WEALTHSHIELD LLC

WEALTHSHIELD LLC

CRD#: 288875 / SEC#: 801-110853

Contact Information

Main Address

2500 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC 27518

Phone Number

(919) 948-4453

# of Employees

3

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WEALTHSHIELD ADV2A BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

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Other business activities

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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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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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 Jan 1998About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 1998About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2015About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1997About the Series 7 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Aug 2003About the Series 10 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Aug 2003About the Series 9 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed May 1998About the Series 24 exam

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