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Richard W. Ranck

REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS,
Sunbury, OH
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CRD#: 4560178
RR

Professional summary


Richard Willson Ranck, CIMA®, who also goes by Richard Willson Ranck, Richard Ranck, is a registered financial advisor currently at REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC located in Sunbury, Ohio and REALTA EQUITIES, INC. located in Wilmington, Delaware.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Richard has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Richard Willson Ranck | Richard Ranck

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.
(1) R7 Enterprises LLC; not investment related; 6481 Fredricks Road, Sunbury, OH; Farm activity; No compensation; 5 hours per month none during normal trading hours. (2) Realta Investment Advisors, Inc.; investment related; 1201 N. Orange St Ste 729 Wilmington, DE 19801; Investment Advisory Services; Investment Advisor Representative; Advisory Fees; 4 hours per month during normal trading hours. (3) Becknell Industrial; start: 10/2025; investment related; 6481 Fredricks Road Sunbury, OH; www.becknellindustrialinvestments.com; Investment; Commissions; Wholesale Becknell Industrial Income Trust; 40 hours per week during normal trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
CIMA®

Experience


Current

October 16, 2025 - Present

REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 134952
Sunbury, OH
Current

October 16, 2025 - Present

REALTA EQUITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1201 N. Orange Street Suite 300, Wilmington, DE 92130
BD
CRD#: 23769
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

June 27, 2025 - October 1, 2025

REDSWAN MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 322259
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 9, 2025 - October 16, 2025

VALOR CONSULTING & DISTRIBUTION

RIA
CRD#: 334797
SUNBURY, OH
Past

October 19, 2023 - June 11, 2025

CHAUNER SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10075
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

December 8, 2022 - May 23, 2023

BULLSEYE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145158
Columbus, OH
Past

December 8, 2022 - October 2, 2023

BV SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103800
DALLAS, TX
Past

July 10, 2020 - November 29, 2022

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25938
PORTLAND, ME
Past

March 12, 2020 - December 17, 2022

VALOR CONSULTING & DISTRIBUTION, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 307656
Sunbury, OH
Past

May 30, 2019 - January 29, 2020

FIRST TRUST DIRECT INDEXING

RIA
CRD#: 297760
Sunbury, OH
Past

September 8, 2017 - December 31, 2019

EVENTIDE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 147110
Sunbury, OH
Past

May 10, 2016 - March 1, 2019

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126159
ELKHORN, NE
Past

November 10, 2015 - March 1, 2016

INVESCO ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105360
Sunbury, OH
Past

September 18, 2006 - March 1, 2016

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
WHEATON, IL
Past

June 30, 2005 - September 18, 2006

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
WHEATON, IL
Past

March 18, 2004 - March 3, 2005

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

October 23, 2002 - March 3, 2005

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN

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".
RI
REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC
BARRACK YARD ADVISORS | YOUNGS FINANCIAL PLANNING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WINTHER ASSET MANAGEMENT | WEALTH SOLUTIONS | STAUFFERWILLIAMS ASSET MANAGEMENT | SOMERVILLE INVESTMENTS | REALTA WEALTH | REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC | MCLAUGHLIN FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGEND CAPITAL GROUP | IRON VALLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HR&S FINANCIAL SERVICES | FOUNDRY WEALTH ADVISORS | DONNELLY, MICHAEL | DONNELLY STEEN & COMPANY | DONNELLY ADVISORS GROUP, INC. | DONNELLY ADVISORS GROUP, INC | DIVERSIFIED ASSET MANAGEMENT | COASTAL VALUE PARTNERS | COASTAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | COASTAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS | COASTAL ADVISORY GROUP | COASTAL | BLACKBURN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 134952 / SEC#: 801-68000

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2007 Approved)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/11/2007 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2007 Terminated)

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.
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

RR
Ohio
(10/16/2025)
IAR
Ohio
(10/16/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/9/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RI
REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC
BARRACK YARD ADVISORS | YOUNGS FINANCIAL PLANNING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WINTHER ASSET MANAGEMENT | WEALTH SOLUTIONS | STAUFFERWILLIAMS ASSET MANAGEMENT | SOMERVILLE INVESTMENTS | REALTA WEALTH | REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC | MCLAUGHLIN FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGEND CAPITAL GROUP | IRON VALLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HR&S FINANCIAL SERVICES | FOUNDRY WEALTH ADVISORS | DONNELLY, MICHAEL | DONNELLY STEEN & COMPANY | DONNELLY ADVISORS GROUP, INC. | DONNELLY ADVISORS GROUP, INC | DIVERSIFIED ASSET MANAGEMENT | COASTAL VALUE PARTNERS | COASTAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | COASTAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS | COASTAL ADVISORY GROUP | COASTAL | BLACKBURN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 134952 / SEC#: 801-68000

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2007 Approved)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/11/2007 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2007 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1201 N. Orange Street Suite 729, Wilmington, DE 19801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 657-5200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
64

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP BROCHURE 3.21.2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,958
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 343,465,487

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Company Information


REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC

CRD#: 134952Sunbury, OH

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