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Ryan Louis Pitts

Ryan L. Pitts

SILVER OAK SECURITIES
Florence, KY 41042
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CRD#: 5586530
Ryan Louis Pitts

Professional summary


Ryan Louis Pitts, CFP®, who also goes by Ryan Pitts, is a registered financial advisor currently at SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED located in Florence, Kentucky.

Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Ryan has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ryan Pitts

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.
1) 3/2009-Present, Various Insurance Carriers, Fort Wright, KY, Invest-Related: Y, Insurance Sales, Insurance Agent. 1/2013-Present, Insurance Services of Northern Kentucky, Wilder, KY, Invest-Related: N, Property & Casualty Agent, 32 hours/month, 6 hours/day during securities trading. 2) 9/2015-Present, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Fort Mitchell, KY, Committee member, Local non-profit business network, Invest-Related: N, 1 hour/month, 0 hours/day during securities trading. 3) 6/2017-present, Retirement Security Group, 75 Cavalier Blvd., Ste. 316, Florence, KY 41042, owner, 160 hours per month, 140 hours during security trading hours, not investment related, securities and advisory services offered through Silver Oak Securities, Inc. 4) 09/2018 - Present, Partner, Next Level at Norris Lake, LLC, not investment related, 8 hours spent per month outside of trading hours 5) COVE Federal Credit Union,Is Not Investment Related,,Credit Union,Board Member,2020-08-01,1 hours per month,0 hours per month during trading hours,No Compensation Compensation,"As a director, I oversee its management and review the affairs of the credit union. Lead the organization toward the accomplishment of its mission."

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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: 2015

Experience


Current

June 21, 2017 - Present

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 75 Cavalier Blvd Ste. 316, Florence, KY 41042
RIA
BD
CRD#: 46947
Florence, KY
Current

June 21, 2017 - Present

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 75 Cavalier Blvd Ste. 316, Florence, KY 41042
RIA
BD
CRD#: 46947
Florence, KY
Past

December 19, 2008 - June 28, 2017

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

November 4, 2008 - June 28, 2017

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
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".
SO
SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED
AMA FINANCIAL PARTNERS | ZOOK FINANCIAL | ZETTERGREN FINANCIAL GROUP | WINTEREGG AND ASSOCIATES | WILLIAM E. HOPKINS & ASSOCIATES, INC. | WICKER FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH COACH FINANCIAL | VISION401K LLC | VISION ASSET MANAGEMENT | TRUNORTH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | TRINITAS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | TALLGRASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STOLTZFUS FINANCIAL | SPIVEY FINANCIAL GROUP | SOUTHERN TRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SOLID ROCK RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | SMART PLAN FINANCIAL | SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED | SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INC. | SILVER OAK SECURITIES INCORPORATED | SECURE RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SCHROCK FINANCIAL LLC | SCHMIDT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | RETIREMENT SECURITY GROUP | RAILEY FINANCIAL SERVICE | R. F. BISSER & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | PORTFOLIO IA | PLANNING LEGACIES FINANCIAL GROUP | PENSION PARTNERS | PEAK WEALTH ADVISORS | OLD TOWNE INVESTMENTS | NEW FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, INC. | MOSS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | MIDDLETON FINANCIAL | MEREDITH DEKKER FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | MCKNIGHT ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | MAGNATE WEALTH | LOCKMUND FINANCIAL GROUP | LIFETIME FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC. | LIFETIME FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | LEON FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGACY GROUP PLANNING | LEDGEROCK ADVISORS, LLC | LAMON & WALLACE | L.P. FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | JOHNSON BRUNNETTI | JOANNA SLADE, CLU®, CFP®, EA | JMS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | JAFFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING INC. | INVITE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HOLLIMAN GROUP | HEARN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRUCZ FINANCIAL | GARY W DORSEY AND ASSOCIATES | GARRISON INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | FOUNDATION FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, LLC | FORTUNE STRATEGIES LLC | FINANCIAL SERVICE ASSOCIATES | FINANCIAL RESOURCE ADVISORS | FAMILY WEALTH ADVISORY | F3 ADVISORS | EJC INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL | DREHER ADVISORY SERVICES | DEKKER FINANCIAL SERVICES | D & B ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL GROUP, PLLC | CREECH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP | CORAM DEO ADVISORS | COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | COKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CHANCERY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CENTORBI FINANCIAL | CAROLINAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BROWN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRICKEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BLAKE FINANCIAL | BLACK OAK ASSET MANAGEMENT | BIVEN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BIG ROCK WEALTH ADVISORS | BENNETT & BENNETT FINANCIAL, LLC | BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | BARONE FINANCIAL GROUP | B&H WEALTH | ASSET PLANNING SERVICES, INC. | ARMOR FINANCIAL, GROUP | ARBOR FINANCIAL ADVISORS | AMS FINANCIAL GROUP | AMERICAN CORNERSTONE GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 46947 / SEC#: 801-71178, 8-51601

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2010 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/17/2014 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/3/2013 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2012 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/15/2012 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/26/2012 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/26/2012 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/28/2012 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2012 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/1/2013 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/1/2013 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/11/2016 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/12/2016 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/26/2012 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/26/2012 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)

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.
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
California
(5/5/2022)
RR
Illinois
(1/7/2025)
RR
Indiana
(11/2/2017)
RR
Kentucky
(6/21/2017)
IAR
Kentucky
(6/21/2017)
RR
Ohio
(3/7/2019)
IAR
Texas
(1/29/2021)
RR
Texas
(11/8/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/18/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SO
SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED
AMA FINANCIAL PARTNERS | ZOOK FINANCIAL | ZETTERGREN FINANCIAL GROUP | WINTEREGG AND ASSOCIATES | WILLIAM E. HOPKINS & ASSOCIATES, INC. | WICKER FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH COACH FINANCIAL | VISION401K LLC | VISION ASSET MANAGEMENT | TRUNORTH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | TRINITAS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | TALLGRASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STOLTZFUS FINANCIAL | SPIVEY FINANCIAL GROUP | SOUTHERN TRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SOLID ROCK RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | SMART PLAN FINANCIAL | SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED | SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INC. | SILVER OAK SECURITIES INCORPORATED | SECURE RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SCHROCK FINANCIAL LLC | SCHMIDT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | RETIREMENT SECURITY GROUP | RAILEY FINANCIAL SERVICE | R. F. BISSER & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | PORTFOLIO IA | PLANNING LEGACIES FINANCIAL GROUP | PENSION PARTNERS | PEAK WEALTH ADVISORS | OLD TOWNE INVESTMENTS | NEW FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, INC. | MOSS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | MIDDLETON FINANCIAL | MEREDITH DEKKER FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | MCKNIGHT ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | MAGNATE WEALTH | LOCKMUND FINANCIAL GROUP | LIFETIME FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC. | LIFETIME FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | LEON FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGACY GROUP PLANNING | LEDGEROCK ADVISORS, LLC | LAMON & WALLACE | L.P. FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | JOHNSON BRUNNETTI | JOANNA SLADE, CLU®, CFP®, EA | JMS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | JAFFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING INC. | INVITE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HOLLIMAN GROUP | HEARN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRUCZ FINANCIAL | GARY W DORSEY AND ASSOCIATES | GARRISON INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | FOUNDATION FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, LLC | FORTUNE STRATEGIES LLC | FINANCIAL SERVICE ASSOCIATES | FINANCIAL RESOURCE ADVISORS | FAMILY WEALTH ADVISORY | F3 ADVISORS | EJC INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL | DREHER ADVISORY SERVICES | DEKKER FINANCIAL SERVICES | D & B ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL GROUP, PLLC | CREECH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP | CORAM DEO ADVISORS | COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | COKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CHANCERY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CENTORBI FINANCIAL | CAROLINAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BROWN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRICKEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BLAKE FINANCIAL | BLACK OAK ASSET MANAGEMENT | BIVEN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BIG ROCK WEALTH ADVISORS | BENNETT & BENNETT FINANCIAL, LLC | BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | BARONE FINANCIAL GROUP | B&H WEALTH | ASSET PLANNING SERVICES, INC. | ARMOR FINANCIAL, GROUP | ARBOR FINANCIAL ADVISORS | AMS FINANCIAL GROUP | AMERICAN CORNERSTONE GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 46947 / SEC#: 801-71178, 8-51601

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2010 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/17/2014 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/3/2013 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2012 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/15/2012 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/26/2012 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/26/2012 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/28/2012 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2012 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/1/2013 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/1/2013 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/11/2016 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/12/2016 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/26/2012 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/26/2012 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
403 N. Parkway Ste. 101, Jackson, TN 38305
Mailing Address
403 N. Parkway Ste 101, Jackson, TN 38305
Phone number
(731) 668-3825
Established
Tennessee since 01/27/1998
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
106

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A: FIRM BROCHURE (7/2/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HOPKINS, WILLIAM ELLISTON IIPRESIDENT, SECRETARY2582698
ALLEN III, GEORGE THOMASFINOP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
WALLACE, ANDREW ROBERTSHAREHOLDER4367954
ROBERTS, WILLIAM MICHAELSHAREHOLDER
SHOBE, JERRY DEANSHAREHOLDER1422209
MELENDY, DAVID HUDSONVICE PRESIDENT ADVISORY SERVICES5115364
REUTHER, WILLIAM NOLANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5539627

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts13,411
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,028,010,263

Disclosures


Regulatory Event6

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Company Information


SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 46947Florence, KY 41042

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