Ryan A. Wharton
CWA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP | Financial Consultant
Saint Johns, FL
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CRD#: 4853479
Professional summary
Ryan Allan Wharton, CFP®, who also goes by Ryan Wharton, is a registered financial advisor currently at CWA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP located in Saint Johns, Florida.
Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Ryan has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.
Biography
I assist individuals, families, and business owners with financial planning. This includes the areas of investment strategies, retirement planning, income protection strategies, insurance, and estate planning considerations. My intention is to prioritize what is most important and then align the appropriate tools and resources to help them work towards their financial goals.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Insurance Planning
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ryan Wharton
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) Name: Sandbox Capital LLC; Investment-Related: Yes; Address: 57 Riva Ridge Pl, Saint Johns, FL 32259; Nature of Business: Real estate and special situation investing; Position / Title: Managing Member; Start Date: 1/20/2022; Approx. Hrs./Month: 4; Number of hours during securities trading hours: 0; Duties: Holding company for potential real estate and special situation investment opportunities; --- (2) Name: Jacksonville Area Golf Association; Investment-Related: No; Address: 830-13 A1A North, Box 158, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082; Nature of business: directorship for golf organization; Position: Officer; Title: Director; Start Date: 6/24/2022; Approx. Hrs./Month: 4; Number of hours during securities trading hours: 0; Duties: Non-compensated member of the Board of Directors. Help shape the strategic direction for local amateur golf and various competitions administered by the organization.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2013
Education
Xavier University
Masters of Business Administration - Finance
2007
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Economics
2004
Experience
Current
May 30, 2025 - Present
CWA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP
RIA
CRD#: 158940
Saint Johns, FL
Past
March 31, 2025 - May 13, 2025
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past
August 2, 2021 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past
July 6, 2021 - May 13, 2025
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7784
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past
February 23, 2021 - May 18, 2021
CX INSTITUTIONAL, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 292627
AUBURN, IN
Past
August 8, 2011 - December 31, 2020
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7870
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
August 8, 2011 - January 11, 2021
TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 111514
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
August 5, 2011 - December 31, 2020
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7870
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
July 13, 2010 - July 29, 2011
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 628
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
July 12, 2010 - July 29, 2011
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 628
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
July 29, 2009 - March 5, 2010
WADDELL & REED
RIA
CRD#: 866
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
July 28, 2009 - March 5, 2010
WADDELL & REED
BD
CRD#: 866
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
October 20, 2004 - July 23, 2009
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7784
COVINGTON, KY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CA
CWA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP
BLUEHARBOR WEALTH ADVISORS | CWA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC | CWA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP | CAPITAL WEALTH ADVISORS
CRD#: 158940 / SEC#: 801-79715
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/22/2014 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/23/2014 Terminated)Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/23/2014 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/23/2014 Terminated)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
Florida(5/30/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
CA
CWA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP
BLUEHARBOR WEALTH ADVISORS | CWA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC | CWA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP | CAPITAL WEALTH ADVISORS
CRD#: 158940 / SEC#: 801-79715
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/22/2014 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/23/2014 Terminated)Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/23/2014 Terminated)North Carolina
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Contact information
Main Address
9130 Galleria Court Third Floor, Naples, FL 34109
Mailing Address
Phone number
(239) 434-7434
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
60
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 4,702 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 4,065,327,201 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2025 | ||
| 12/20/2024 | ||
| 10/13/2023 | ||
| 12/09/2022 |
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Company Information
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