Michael R. Ragsdale

RALEIGH, NC

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CRD#: 4285874

Professional summary

Michael Robinson Ragsdale Jr., who also goes by Rob Ragsdale, was a registered financial advisor .

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Michael had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Rob Ragsdale

Other business activities

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Advocacy Trust, Business is investment-related, 153 Langtree Campus Drive Suite 102 Mooresville, NC 28117, Business is a trust company, Board Member, Started November 2023, 4 hours per month, no hours during trading hours, position duties consists of board member tasks.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Current

November 14, 2025 - Present

RALEIGH, NC

Past

April 9, 2024 - August 23, 2024

BALENTINE

RIA

CRD#: 152511

RALEIGH, NC

Past

April 9, 2009 - March 16, 2011

FRANKLIN STREET ADVISORS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 106275

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Past

September 6, 2004 - April 30, 2008

FRANKLIN STREET SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 26755

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Past

November 24, 2000 - July 17, 2002

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 566

CLEVELAND, OH

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.

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IAR

North Carolina
(11/14/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 4/8/2009

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/4/2001

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/22/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

Current firm

No current employment

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Michael R. Ragsdale

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

BALENTINE

FRANKLIN STREET ADVISORS INC.

FRANKLIN STREET SECURITIES, INC.

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 4/8/2009

Series 63

Date: 4/4/2001

Series 7

Date: 11/22/2000

Current firm

No current employment

Red Flags

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No current employment

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