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Ryan P. Bierds

FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
Dallas, TX
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CRD#: 4819973
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Professional summary


Ryan Philip Bierds, CFA, who also goes by Ryan Bierds, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS LLC located in Dallas, Texas.

Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Ryan has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ryan Bierds

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.
As of 2022, Mr. Bierds is a partner at Bierds Publishing LLC based in Dallas, TX. He devotes 0 hours during securities trading hours and 0 hours a month to this business and does not have any duties related to this business. Mr. Bierds is also a partner at Bierds Property Management LLC based in Dallas, TX. He devotes 0 hours during securities trading hours and 0 hours a month to this business. His duties consist of collecting rental income, occasionally speaking with the local property manager hired to manage the property, preparing and filing taxes.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFA

Experience


Current

April 25, 2024 - Present

FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 313015
Dallas, TX
Past

April 1, 2020 - September 11, 2020

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 28, 2005 - November 10, 2010

BB&T ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108443
RALEIGH, NC
Past

September 15, 2004 - October 7, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
RALEIGH, NC
Past

August 18, 2004 - October 7, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 313015 / SEC#: 801-122096

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/17/2021 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Ohio
(5/9/2024)
IAR
Texas
(4/25/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/14/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FT
FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 313015 / SEC#: 801-122096

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/17/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
38 Fountain Square Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Mailing Address
Phone number
(513) 534-7452
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
62

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FTWA ADV PART 2 A BROCHURE SEPTEMBER 2025 (9/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,333
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,079,418,273

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/27/2025
Cover Page
01/24/2025
10/27/2023
03/29/2023

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Company Information


FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 313015Dallas, TX

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