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Ryan R. Ruffcorn
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP
Independence, IA 50644
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CRD#: 4268380
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Professional summary
Ryan Richard Ruffcorn is a registered financial advisor currently at NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Independence, Iowa.
Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Ryan has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 11, 2016 - Present
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 230 1st St. E, Independence, IA 50644RIA
BD
CRD#: 44181
Independence, IA
Current
October 11, 2016 - Present
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 230 1st St. E, Independence, IA 50644RIA
BD
CRD#: 44181
Independence, IA
Past
January 8, 2007 - October 11, 2016
WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 875
INDEPENDENCE, IA
Past
December 7, 2006 - October 11, 2016
WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC
BD
CRD#: 875
INDEPENDENCE, IA
Past
May 3, 2002 - December 31, 2006
GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 110757
CHICAGO, IL
Past
October 6, 2000 - December 7, 2006
FOCUSED INVESTMENTS L.L.C.
BD
CRD#: 37532
INDEPENDENCE, IA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
FRONTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NATIONAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 44181 / SEC#: 801-57407, 8-50588
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/3/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
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Arizona(10/11/2016)
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California(12/12/2024)
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Colorado(10/11/2016)
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Florida(10/11/2016)
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Illinois(10/11/2016)
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Iowa(10/11/2016)
IAR
Iowa(10/11/2016)
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Minnesota(10/11/2016)
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Nebraska(11/3/2016)
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Nevada(10/11/2016)
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New Hampshire(10/17/2023)
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Ohio(8/8/2019)
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Texas(10/11/2016)
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Wisconsin(10/11/2016)
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Wyoming(4/25/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA
Current Firm
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NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
FRONTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NATIONAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 44181 / SEC#: 801-57407, 8-50588
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/3/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
3925 Fountains Blvd Ne Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
Mailing Address
3925 Fountains Blvd Ne Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
Phone number
(319) 393-9541
Established
Iowa since 11/14/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
87
SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 9,822 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,867,522,560 |
Disclosures
| Arbitration | 1 |
| Bond | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | ||
| 09/26/2024 | ||
| 11/22/2023 |
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Company Information
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CRD#: 44181Independence, IA 50644TRUST BUT VERIFY
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