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David Smith Rankin

CFP®
PROTEUS
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
·CRD# 2862826·29 years experience

Professional Summary

David Smith Rankin, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at PROTEUS, LLC located in Indianapolis, Indiana. David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. David has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner

Years of Experience

29 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PROTEUS, LLC·CRD# 164085
RIA
510 E. 96th Street Suite 400, Indianapolis, IN 46240
March 13, 2023 - Present
FISHER INVESTMENTS·CRD# 107342
RIA
Fishers, IN
September 25, 2013 - November 5, 2021
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
Indianapolis, IN
June 13, 2008 - September 20, 2013
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
Indianapolis, IN
June 13, 2008 - September 20, 2013
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED·CRD# 8158
RIA
Indianapolis, IN
April 20, 2001 - June 23, 2008
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED·CRD# 8158
BD
Indianapolis, IN
June 1, 2000 - June 23, 2008
NATCITY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 16989
BD
Cleveland, OH
January 4, 1999 - June 2, 2000
IFMG SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 14416
BD
Purchase, NY
August 3, 1998 - January 4, 1999
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 19924
BD
October 10, 1997 - August 3, 1998
NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 17490
BD
Cleveland, OH
April 8, 1997 - June 2, 2000

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Current Firm

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PROTEUS, LLC

PROTEUS, LLC

CRD#: 164085 / SEC#: 801-121224
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/17/2021 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Connecticut (6/24/2021 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Indiana (6/29/2021 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Massachusetts (6/23/2021 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

510 E. 96th Street Suite 400, Indianapolis, IN 46240

Phone Number

(317) 653-2756

# of Employees

15

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 2 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PROTEUS LLC PART 2A MARCH 2026 (3/29/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

29

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$259,790,771

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Other business activities

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PROTEUS, LLC

PROTEUS, LLC

CRD#: 164085 / SEC#: 801-121224
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/17/2021 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Connecticut (6/24/2021 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Indiana (6/29/2021 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Massachusetts (6/23/2021 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.
IAR
Indiana
(3/13/2023)

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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 Jul 2000About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Apr 1997About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1997About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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