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Charles Ryan Ehrenfried

Charles R. Ehrenfried

PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS
Cincinnati, OH 45246
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CRD#: 5262673
Charles Ryan Ehrenfried

Professional summary

Charles Ryan Ehrenfried, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Charles has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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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®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2013

ChFC®

Chartered Financial Consultant

CLU®

Chartered Life Underwriter

Experience

Current

May 24, 2024 - Present

PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 10 E. Sharon Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246
RIA
CRD#: 156480
Cincinnati, OH
Past

September 8, 2023 - May 30, 2024

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
Cincinnati, OH
Past

June 13, 2022 - May 30, 2024

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112294
Cincinnati, OH
Past

September 18, 2020 - October 5, 2022

WEALTHQUEST CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 141473
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

September 26, 2007 - May 13, 2020

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

July 4, 2007 - May 13, 2020

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
CINCINNATI, OH

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".
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PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS
C2P CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | WEALTH LOGIC SOLUTIONS | UNITED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | THE SMITH GROUP TAX & WEALTH ADVISORS | THE JL SMITH GROUP | THE CHAMBERLIN GROUP | PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 156480 / SEC#: 801-72187

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2011 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
(5/25/2024)
IAR
Texas
(5/24/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/3/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/7/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/8/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 9/8/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/28/2010
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 7/3/2007
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

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PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS
C2P CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | WEALTH LOGIC SOLUTIONS | UNITED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | THE SMITH GROUP TAX & WEALTH ADVISORS | THE JL SMITH GROUP | THE CHAMBERLIN GROUP | PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 156480 / SEC#: 801-72187

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2011 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
30400 Detroit Road Suite 201, Westlake, OH 44145
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 240-0064
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
202

SEC notice filing (42 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PCA PART 2A 2025 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts14,823
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,684,966,200

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Company Information

PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 156480Cincinnati, OH 45246

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