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Richard K. Ryan

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES
Roseville, MN 55113
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CRD#: 4678296
RR

Professional summary


Richard Keith Ryan is a registered financial advisor currently at W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Roseville, Minnesota.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Richard has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
WESTERN SOUTHERN LIFE- NO- ST. PAUL, MN- FULL TIME AGENCY MANAGER/// [Minnetonka Youth Hockey; helping coach my sons squirt team for Minnetonka Youth Hockey. I will be on the ice three to four times a week for about an hour during the evening for practice and games.; 18313 Highway 7 Minnetonka, MN 55345; Start Date 10/2016; Role/Title: Volunteer; Not Investment Related; 15 hours per month; 0 hours per month during securities trading hours] [Insurance Brokering; Appointed with outside carriers for the purpose of brokering non-registered insurance products.; 3600 Minnesota Drive, Suite 100 Edina, MN 55435; Start Date 04/2018; Role/Title: Insurance Broker; Investment Related; 5 hours per month; 5 hours per month during securities trading hours] Youth hockey referee - Independent contractor, Chanhassen MN, 10-15hrs/month, $20-$30 per game compensation, Not securities related./// Rental Property -Chanhassen, MN representative renting out former residence through a property management company. Passive Rental income, Not securities related

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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®
None

Experience


Current

March 7, 2019 - Present

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1700 West Highway 36 Suite 380, Roseville, MN 55113Office #2: 775 Prairie Center Dr Ste 155, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8099
Roseville, MN
Current

December 13, 2018 - Present

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1700 West Highway 36 Suite 380, Roseville, MN 55113Office #2: 775 Prairie Center Dr Ste 155, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8099
Roseville, MN
Past

April 19, 2012 - November 12, 2018

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110826
EDINA, MN
Past

March 8, 2004 - November 12, 2018

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
EDINA, MN

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".
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
COUNTRYWIDE INVESTMENTS, INC. | W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | ROBERT H. LESHNER & CO., INC. | FT. WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | FORT WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8099 / SEC#: 801-113946, 8-24674

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2018 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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
California
(1/28/2019)
RR
Georgia
(2/11/2020)
RR
Indiana
(10/16/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(12/13/2018)
IAR
Minnesota
(3/7/2019)
RR
North Dakota
(2/28/2020)
RR
Oregon
(10/16/2025)
RR
Washington
(1/28/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/28/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/25/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
COUNTRYWIDE INVESTMENTS, INC. | W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | ROBERT H. LESHNER & CO., INC. | FT. WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | FORT WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8099 / SEC#: 801-113946, 8-24674

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2018 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
400 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Mailing Address
400 Broadway Ms-03, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone number
(513) 629-1055
Established
Ohio since 05/21/1974
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
95

SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

W&S WEALTH SOLUTIONS BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WESTERN AND SOUTHERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANYOWNER
BRODIE, TROY DALEPRESIDENT1924559
DELUCA, JAMES JOSEPHVP, MARKETING5420948
HERRON, SARAH SPARKSCORPORATE SECRETARY6905684
JOHNSON, JAY VINCENTTREASURER6607547
LOVELESS, MATTHEW WILLIAMVP, AGENCY STRATEGY, TRAINING & TALENT ACQUISITION5657647
LUEBBE, GREGORY MICHAELASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT2924719
MCGRUDER, JILL TRIPPDIRECTOR1221720
MOURNE, DOUGLAS EDWARDAVP, BROKERAGE OPERATIONS2999021
NIEMEYER, JONATHAN DAVIDDIRECTOR5863603
SCOTT, SHAWN MICHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4673623
STEARNS, TIMOTHY STEVENVP, COMPLIANCE OFFICER1327230
WIEDENHEFT, TERRIE ANNSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CFO2619213
WITTMAN, SCOTT JOSEPHVP TAX7679752
WUEBBLING, DONALD JOSEPHDIRECTOR473438

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts655
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 175,814,665

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Company Information


W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8099Roseville, MN 55113

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