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Ryan R. Potts

AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS
Cincinnati, OH 45242
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CRD#: 5458208
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Professional summary

Ryan Reginald Potts is a registered financial professional currently at AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Ryan is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Ryan has worked at 3 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 20, 2024 - Present

AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: One Financial Way, Cincinnati, OH 45242
BD
CRD#: 41081
Cincinnati, OH
Past

January 29, 2014 - October 11, 2024

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

February 1, 2012 - February 15, 2014

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

February 26, 2009 - February 2, 2012

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

January 1, 2008 - February 27, 2009

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 12/22/2007
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | OHIO NATIONAL EQUITIES, INC.

CRD#: 41081 / SEC#: , 8-49296

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
One Financial Way, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 237, Cincinnati, OH 45201-0371
Phone number
(513) 797-3443
Established
Ohio since 01/17/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (42 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CONSTELLATION INSURANCE, INC.PARENT COMPANY
JACK, CLIFFORD JAMESDIRECTOR1398005
SOCOL, MARC ALLANPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR2761094
VANHOY, ANDREW JOSEPHDIRECTOR & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3012299

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Company Information

AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 41081Cincinnati, OH 45242

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