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Michael R. Ragsdale

EQV ADVISORY
RALEIGH, NC 27603
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CRD#: 4285874
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Professional summary

Michael Robinson Ragsdale Jr., who also goes by Rob Ragsdale, is a registered financial advisor currently at EQV ADVISORY, LLC located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Michael has 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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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 14, 2025 - Present

EQV ADVISORY, LLC

Office #1: 400 West North St. Suite 112, Raleigh, NC 27603
RIA
CRD#: 338271
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.

BD
CRD#: 26755
CHAPEL HILL, NC
Past

November 24, 2000 - July 17, 2002

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 566
CLEVELAND, OH

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
North Carolina
(11/14/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/8/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/4/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/22/2000
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

EA
EQV ADVISORY, LLC
EQV ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 338271 / SEC#: 801-134372

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2025 120-Day Approval)
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Contact information

Main Address
400 West North St. Suite 112, Raleigh, NC 27603
Mailing Address
Po Box 24887, Raleigh, NC 27611
Phone number
(919) 842-3000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EQV ADVISORY ADV 2A 1.16.2026 (1/16/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts122
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 106,778,605

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Company Information

EQV ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 338271Raleigh, NC 27603

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