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Douglas Paul Ralston

SHEARMAN, RALSTON
GREENWICH, CT
·CRD# 370414·55 years experience

Professional Summary

Douglas Paul Ralston is a registered financial advisor currently at SHEARMAN, RALSTON INC. located in Greenwich, Connecticut. Douglas is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1971. Douglas has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 7TO, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 24, Series 53, Series 14, Series 4 and Series 00 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

55 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

SHEARMAN, RALSTON INC.·CRD# 7320
RIA
BD
1. 333 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT 068302. 333 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830
January 3, 1977 - Present
GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC·CRD# 361
BD
November 14, 1975 - July 14, 1976
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.·CRD# 572
BD
April 21, 1975 - January 18, 1976
SOURCE SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 5373
BD
March 29, 1971 - July 18, 1975

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Current Firm

SR
SHEARMAN, RALSTON INC.

SHEARMAN, RALSTON INC.

CRD#: 7320 / SEC#: 8-21190
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/22/2018 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/7/2023 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/23/2025 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/3/2025 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

333 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830

Mailing Address

333 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830

Phone Number

(203) 489-3902

Established

New York since 10/15/1976

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

September

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

4

FINRA licenses (6 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
RALSTON, DOUGLAS PAULPRESIDENT, CEO, FINOP OF BD370414
RALSTON, NATHANIEL LOUISVICE PRESIDENT, COO CFO CCO OF BD, CCO OF RIA6076209
SULLIVAN, DANIEL AVICE PRESIDENT OF BD707476

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

42

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$97,678,492

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Other business activities

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Connecticut
(4/3/1987)
RR
Georgia
(1/23/2023)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 7TO exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 52TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 24 exam

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 53 exam

Series 14 — Compliance Officer Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 14 exam

Series 4 — Registered Options Principal Examination

Passed May 1977About the Series 4 exam

Series 00 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 1971
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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