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Ryan James Florence

Ryan James Florence

CFP®
FERGUSON SHAPIRO
DECATUR, GA
·CRD# 5318297·19 years experience

Professional Summary

Ryan James Florence, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC located in Decatur, Georgia. Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Ryan has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2015

Years of Experience

19 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC·CRD# 297555
RIA
120 N Candler St #2, Decatur, GA 30030
March 22, 2022 - Present
KOVACK SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 44848
BD
Jasper, GA
October 15, 2014 - August 21, 2015
KIKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 154405
RIA
Decatur, GA
May 6, 2011 - December 8, 2022
RESOURCE HORIZONS GROUP LLC·CRD# 104368
BD
Jasper, GA
April 28, 2011 - October 15, 2014
TRIAD ADVISORS LLC·CRD# 25803
BD
Atlanta, GA
May 21, 2010 - April 27, 2011
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Decatur, GA
August 15, 2007 - May 19, 2010
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Decatur, GA
June 28, 2007 - May 19, 2010

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Current Firm

FS
FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC

FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC | SHILOH ADVISORS LLC | SHILOH ADVISORS

CRD#: 297555 / SEC#: 801-113581
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/6/2018 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

120 N Candler St #2, Decatur, GA 30030

Phone Number

(404) 567-6771

# of Employees

9

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 10 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/25/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

996

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$415,195,355

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Other business activities

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1. FIXED INSURANCE SALES - 788 West Church street to One West Court Square Ste. 750 Decatur GA 30030; FIXED INSURANCE; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; AGENT; INSURANCE SALES OF TERM, WHOLE LIFE, AND FIXED; LESS THAN 1% OF TIME SPENT 2. FLORENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC. NON- INVESTMENT RELATED.--PASS THROUGH 3. GANSFLO PROPERTIES LLC, REAL ESTATE HOLDING CO, SHAREHOLDER, WILL SHARE ON SALE PROCEEDS, SINCE 2012, 1 HR/MTH, NONE DURING TRADING.

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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".
FS
FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC

FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC | SHILOH ADVISORS LLC | SHILOH ADVISORS

CRD#: 297555 / SEC#: 801-113581
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/6/2018 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.
IAR
Georgia
(3/22/2022)
IAR
Texas
(7/23/2025)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2007About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Aug 2015About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2007About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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