RM
Ryan M. Mcdonald
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Duluth, GA
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CRD#: 5240529
RM
Professional summary
Ryan Michael Mcdonald, who also goes by Ryan Mcdonald, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC located in Duluth, Georgia and ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Ryan has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ryan Mcdonald
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 5, 2020 - Present
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Office #2: 3060 Peachtree Road, Nw, Suite 110, Atlanta, GA 30305RIA
BD
CRD#: 291361
Duluth, GA
Current
August 2, 2024 - Present
ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Office #1: 3060 Peachtree Road, Nw, Suite 110, Atlanta, GA 30305RIA
CRD#: 294197
ATLANTA, GA
Current
March 4, 2020 - Present
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 3060 Peachtree Road, Nw, Suite 110, Atlanta, GA 30305RIA
BD
CRD#: 291361
Atlanta, GA
Past
March 14, 2011 - March 9, 2020
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
ATLANTA, GA
Past
March 14, 2011 - March 9, 2020
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
ATLANTA, GA
Past
October 23, 2009 - October 27, 2010
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
LINCOLN, RI
Past
April 23, 2007 - October 23, 2009
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16361
LINCOLN, RI
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".
RF
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ROCKEFELLER GLOBAL FAMILY OFFICE | ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 291361 / SEC#: 801-114033, 8-70054
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2018 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York 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
Alabama(3/4/2020)
RR
Alaska(3/4/2020)
RR
Arizona(3/4/2020)
RR
Arkansas(3/4/2020)
RR
California(3/4/2020)
RR
Colorado(3/4/2020)
RR
Connecticut(3/4/2020)
RR
Delaware(3/4/2020)
RR
District of Columbia(3/4/2020)
RR
Florida(3/4/2020)
RR
Georgia(3/4/2020)
IAR
Georgia(3/5/2020)
RR
Hawaii(3/4/2020)
RR
Idaho(3/4/2020)
RR
Illinois(3/4/2020)
RR
Indiana(3/4/2020)
RR
Iowa(3/4/2020)
RR
Kansas(3/4/2020)
RR
Kentucky(3/4/2020)
RR
Louisiana(3/4/2020)
RR
Maine(3/4/2020)
RR
Maryland(3/4/2020)
RR
Massachusetts(3/4/2020)
RR
Michigan(3/4/2020)
RR
Minnesota(3/4/2020)
RR
Mississippi(3/4/2020)
RR
Missouri(3/4/2020)
RR
Montana(3/4/2020)
RR
Nebraska(3/4/2020)
RR
Nevada(3/4/2020)
RR
New Hampshire(3/4/2020)
RR
New Jersey(3/4/2020)
RR
New Mexico(3/4/2020)
RR
New York(3/4/2020)
RR
North Carolina(3/4/2020)
RR
North Dakota(3/4/2020)
RR
Ohio(3/4/2020)
RR
Oklahoma(3/4/2020)
RR
Oregon(3/4/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/4/2020)
RR
Puerto Rico(3/9/2023)
RR
Rhode Island(3/4/2020)
RR
South Carolina(3/4/2020)
RR
South Dakota(3/4/2020)
RR
Tennessee(3/4/2020)
RR
Texas(3/4/2020)
IAR
Texas(3/8/2024)
IAR
Texas(8/2/2024)
RR
Utah(3/4/2020)
RR
Vermont(3/4/2020)
RR
Virgin Islands(9/6/2023)
RR
Virginia(3/4/2020)
RR
Washington(3/4/2020)
RR
West Virginia(3/4/2020)
RR
Wisconsin(3/4/2020)
RR
Wyoming(3/4/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
RF
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ROCKEFELLER GLOBAL FAMILY OFFICE | ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 291361 / SEC#: 801-114033, 8-70054
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2018 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
45 Rockefeller Plaza Floor 5, New York, NY 10111
Mailing Address
45 Rockefeller Plaza Floor 5, New York, NY 10111
Phone number
(212) 549-5100
Established
Delaware since 10/20/2017
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
824
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| RFS OPCO LLC ("OPCO") | MEMBER | |
| ALEXANDER, MARK DAVID | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2202934 |
| KOWALSKI, DEIRDRE PATTEN | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1357509 |
| MIRZA, RIZWAN MOHAMMAD | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5080469 |
| MORIARTY, EDMOND NICHOLAS | CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 1744318 |
| OUTLAW, MICHAEL WAYNE | CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2760690 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 76,628 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 70,030,224,514 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2025 | ||
| 08/26/2024 | ||
| 09/27/2023 |
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