David S. Rankin

PROTEUS

Indianapolis, IN 46240

Some features on this profile are disabled

CRD#: 2862826

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.

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.

The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view David Smith Rankin's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

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®

CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

March 13, 2023 - Present

PROTEUS, LLC

Office #1: 8900 Keystone Crossing Suite 500, Indianapolis, IN 46240

RIA

CRD#: 164085

Indianapolis, IN

Past

September 25, 2013 - November 5, 2021

FISHER INVESTMENTS

RIA

CRD#: 107342

FISHERS, IN

Past

June 13, 2008 - September 20, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

June 13, 2008 - September 20, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

April 20, 2001 - June 23, 2008

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 8158

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

June 1, 2000 - June 23, 2008

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

CRD#: 8158

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

January 4, 1999 - June 2, 2000

NATCITY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 16989

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

August 3, 1998 - January 4, 1999

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 14416

PURCHASE, NY

Past

October 10, 1997 - August 3, 1998

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 19924

Past

April 8, 1997 - June 2, 2000

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 17490

CLEVELAND, OH

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".

PROTEUS, LLC

CRD#: 164085 / SEC#: 801-121224

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2021 Approved)

Connecticut

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2021 Terminated)

Indiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2021 Terminated)

Massachusetts

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Indiana
(3/13/2023)

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.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/13/2000

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/16/1997

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/7/1997

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

PROTEUS, LLC

CRD#: 164085 / SEC#: 801-121224

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2021 Approved)

Connecticut

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2021 Terminated)

Indiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2021 Terminated)

Massachusetts

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/23/2021 Terminated)

Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium

Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.

Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.

See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information

Main Address

8900 Keystone Crossing Suite 500, Indianapolis, IN 46240

Mailing Address

Phone number

(317) 653-2756

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PROTEUS LLC PART 2A 04 25 25 (4/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	23
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 217,614,958

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Similar Advisors

John Cooke

SANCTUARY ADVISORS, LLC

IAR

Indianapolis, IN

Brian Cooke

SANCTUARY ADVISORS, LLC

IAR

Indianapolis, IN

John Cooke

SANCTUARY ADVISORS, LLC

IAR

Indianapolis, IN

We're Here To Help

Advisor Monitoring

Firm Stability Insights

David S. Rankin

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view David Smith Rankin's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FISHER INVESTMENTS

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

NATCITY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

PROTEUS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/13/2000

Series 63

Date: 4/16/1997

Series 7

Date: 4/7/1997

Current Firm

PROTEUS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

PROTEUS, LLC

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Similar Advisors