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Erik M. Ranson

PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC
Houston, TX 77056
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CRD#: 4642554
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Professional summary


Erik Michael Ranson, who also goes by Erik Michael Ranson, Erik Ranson, is a registered financial professional currently at PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC located in Houston, Texas.

Erik is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Erik has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 52TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Erik Michael Ranson | Erik Ranson

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 18, 2025 - Present

PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

Office #1: 2200 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, TX 77056
BD
CRD#: 15647
Houston, TX
Past

January 25, 2022 - August 15, 2025

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
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.

BD
CRD#: 172196
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

February 18, 2016 - December 20, 2019

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
Baltimore, MD
Past

October 25, 2013 - January 5, 2016

TOCQUEVILLE SECURITIES L.P.

BD
CRD#: 26001
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 9, 2012 - October 21, 2013

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

April 10, 2012 - November 7, 2012

FBR INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43442
ARLINGTON, VA
Past

December 3, 2010 - April 5, 2012

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
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

BD
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

BD
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

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

April 30, 2003 - September 12, 2003

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 30, 2003 - September 12, 2003

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Maryland
(9/18/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/25/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 2/6/2024
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PC
PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC
PNB BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | PNC SECURITIES CORP | PNC CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

CRD#: 15647 / SEC#: , 8-32493

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
300 Fifth Avenue 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Mailing Address
1600 Market Street F2-f070-21-4, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone number
(215) 585-1079
Established
Pennsylvania since 12/01/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PNC HOLDING, LLC.PARENT
BEGLEY, TERENCE PATRICKBOARD MEMBER4718949
BERNIER, JAMES STEVENSCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2849222
CESARIO, CONNIE KOZLOFFBOARD MEMBER4251140
DERESPIRIS, BRIAN GPRESIDENT, COO5399266
MCNELIS, BRIAN PATRICKBOARD MEMBER4886370
MILLER, JOHN RTREASURER AND FINOP6933635
MILLER, JOHN RPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER6933635
PULLINS, MATTHEW MICHAELCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4366952
PUMPHREY, MARY PATRICIACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2513345
PUMPHREY, MARY PATRICIACHIEF RISK OFFICER2513345
THOMAS, MICHAELCHAIRMAN2992653
TOBUN, ABIBOARD MEMBER4878954
WILLIAMS, TROY MATTHEWPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER7763919

Disclosures


Regulatory Event10
Arbitration3

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Company Information


PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

CRD#: 15647Houston, TX 77056

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