AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Advisor Search
Why Advisor Check

We're Here To Help

AdvisorCheck empowers you to find, evaluate, and monitor financial advisors with confidence and clarity.

Advisor Monitoring

Financial advisor's situations can change, sometimes without notice. AdvisorCheck's Monitoring tool helps you avoid surprises and stay on top of your financial health.

Firm Stability Insights

The stability of your financial advisor's firm has a significant impact in the security and quality of service you receive. Our tool provides historical data and key insights over time to help you make informed, confident decisions.

Pricing
For Advisors
RW

Ryan Walker

J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES
Allentown, PA 18104
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 5545798
RW

Professional summary

Ryan Walker is a registered financial professional currently at J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Ryan is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Ryan has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 79 and Series 7 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Ryan Walker's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
None

Experience

Current

April 2, 2025 - Present

J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 4029 W. Tilghman Street Suite 203, Allentown, PA 18104
BD
CRD#: 40002
Allentown, PA
Past

April 17, 2019 - April 4, 2025

PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 15647
CENTER VALLEY, PA
Past

April 13, 2016 - December 23, 2019

PNC FIG ADVISORY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 143093
ALLENTOWN, PA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
New Hampshire
(5/9/2025)
RR
New York
(5/9/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(8/6/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/6/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/2/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/6/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/18/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79
Date: 7/26/2016
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/13/2016
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

JA
J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC.
ADI-DASSLER INTERNATIONAL OFFICE | THE GALBREATH GROUP | STRATEGIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SHARP FINANCIAL | PURSUE WEALTH PARTMERS, LLC | PINE VALLEY INVESTMENTS | NEWCLEUS | NEMES RUSH | MONUMENTAL INVESTMENTS | MADISON SIXTY, LLC | KINGS MANAGMENT | J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC. | ATHENA | AMBASSADOR FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP

CRD#: 40002 / SEC#: , 8-48938

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information

Main Address
37 West Ave Suite 301, Wayne, PA 19087
Mailing Address
37 West Ave Suite 300, Wayne, PA 19087
Phone number
(215) 572-8700
Established
Delaware since 10/30/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CALFO, LEE ALBERTCEO, PRINCIPAL, RESEARCH PRINCIPAL4782334
CASTLE CREEK LAUNCHPAD FUND I, LPSHAREHOLDER
SMITH, KENNETH RICHARDPRINCIPAL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, MUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL, AMLCO2300203
ENGELBACH, PETER ALDENPRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL, OPTIONS PRINCIPAL201177
KINZER, CAROL ANNFINOP4519471

Disclosures

Regulatory Event3
Civil Event1

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information

J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 40002Allentown, PA 18104

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Ryan Walker

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors

GH
Gregory HollandAdvisorCheck Check Mark
O'HAGAN GROUP, INC.
IAR
Bethlehem, PA
footer-logo
How We Help
Advisor Search
Find Advisors by State
Blog
Glossary
For Advisors
About Us
Help Center
Terms Of UsePrivacy PolicySubscription Policy
Help Center
AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company. All rights reserved.