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Ryan Michael Allen

Ryan M. Allen

FINANCIAL ADVISORY
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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CRD#: 5567797
Ryan Michael Allen

Professional summary


Ryan Michael Allen, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Ryan has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Biography


Ryan is a Michigan native and proud to call Grand Rapids home for himself, his wife Rebekah, and two children. They enjoy every season, with family ski trips up north and summers at the beach or in Leelanau County. Along with his son, Ryan is a competitive cyclist and regular fixture at many of the mountain biking and cyclocross races held across the state.
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What are your service offerings?
Insurance Planning
Retirement Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Charitable Giving
Estate & Generational Planning...
High Net Worth Client Needs
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Retirement Planning & Distribu...
Tax Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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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®

Start date: 2018

Experience


Current

June 9, 2015 - Present

FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION

Office #1: 4251 Cascade Road S.e., Grand Rapids, MI 49546
RIA
CRD#: 105472
Grand Rapids, MI
Past

December 26, 2013 - May 29, 2015

CITY NATIONAL ROCHDALE

RIA
CRD#: 117198
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

December 24, 2013 - May 29, 2015

CNR SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18466
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

July 2, 2010 - December 26, 2013

AMBS INVESTMENT COUNSEL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106381
GRAND RAPIDS, MI

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".
FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION
FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION
FINACIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION | FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION | FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP

CRD#: 105472 / SEC#: 801-33761

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/27/1989 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
Michigan
(6/9/2015)
IAR
Texas
(4/16/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/30/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION
FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION
FINACIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION | FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION | FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP

CRD#: 105472 / SEC#: 801-33761

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/27/1989 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4251 Cascade Road S.e., Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Mailing Address
Phone number
(616) 235-5260
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SEC FORM ADV PART 2A - FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION (3/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,222
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 971,844,364

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/23/2025
Cover Page
06/19/2024
10/05/2023
01/04/2023

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Company Information


FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION

FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION

CRD#: 105472Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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