Erik M. Ranson

PNC CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

BALTIMORE, MD 21202

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CRD#: 4642554

Professional summary

Erik Michael Ranson, who also goes by Erik Michael Ranson, Erik Ranson, is a registered financial advisor currently at PNC CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC located in Baltimore, Maryland and PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC located in Houston, Texas.

Erik is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Erik has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 52TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Erik Michael Ranson | Erik Ranson

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 18, 2025 - Present

PNC CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 1 East Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202

RIA

CRD#: 151829

BALTIMORE, MD

Current

September 18, 2025 - Present

PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

Office #1: 2200 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, TX 77056

CRD#: 15647

Houston, TX

Past

January 25, 2022 - August 15, 2025

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 46106

Baltimore, MD

Past

October 23, 2020 - January 14, 2022

CHARTWELL INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 170335

Baltimore, MD

Past

January 14, 2020 - January 14, 2022

CHARTWELL TSC SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 172196

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

February 18, 2016 - December 20, 2019

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 46106

Baltimore, MD

Past

October 25, 2013 - January 5, 2016

TOCQUEVILLE SECURITIES L.P.

CRD#: 26001

NEW YORK, NY

Past

November 9, 2012 - October 21, 2013

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 103848

PORTLAND, ME

Past

April 10, 2012 - November 7, 2012

FBR INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 43442

ARLINGTON, VA

Past

December 3, 2010 - April 5, 2012

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 46106

BALTIMORE, MD

Past

May 6, 2010 - November 30, 2010

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

BALTIMORE, MD

Past

May 6, 2010 - November 30, 2010

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

BALTIMORE, MD

Past

March 17, 2006 - June 1, 2009

CLEARBRIDGE INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 137028

NEW YORK, NY

Past

December 1, 2005 - June 1, 2009

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 109064

BALTIMORE, MD

Past

March 28, 2005 - December 2, 2005

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 6555

BALTIMORE, MD

Past

March 8, 2005 - December 1, 2005

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 6555

BALTIMORE, MD

Past

April 30, 2003 - September 12, 2003

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

April 30, 2003 - September 12, 2003

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PNC CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 151829 / SEC#: 801-70684

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/29/2009 Approved)

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.

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

Maryland
(9/18/2025)

IAR

Maryland
(12/18/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/18/2025

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 3/25/2005

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 52TO

Date: 2/6/2024

Municipal Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/28/2003

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

PNC CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 151829 / SEC#: 801-70684

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/29/2009 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

One East Pratt Street Fifth Floor - East, Baltimore, MD 21202

Mailing Address

Phone number

(216) 222-3921

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

263

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PCA FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE 2025 4 4 (4/4/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	573
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 42,558,194,728

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
12/17/2025	Cover Page	Report
10/28/2024	Cover Page	Report
08/24/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Erik M. Ranson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Erik Michael Ranson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

CHARTWELL INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC

CHARTWELL TSC SECURITIES CORP.

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

TOCQUEVILLE SECURITIES L.P.

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

FBR INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CLEARBRIDGE INVESTMENTS, LLC

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

PNC CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/18/2025

Series 66

Date: 3/25/2005

Series 52TO

Date: 2/6/2024

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/28/2003

FINRA

Current Firm

PNC CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

PNC CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

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