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Ryan H. Grove

D.B. ROOT & COMPANY
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
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CRD#: 5677229
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Professional summary


Ryan Harrington Grove, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at D.B. ROOT & COMPANY, LLC located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Ryan has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

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.
(1) licensed insurance agent (2) Modus Vivendi LLC; Owner; Non-Investment Related, no current activity or income; Pittsburgh, PA; Zero (0) hours; Business will be shutting down. (3) I coach my son's soccer team (Mt. Lebanon Soccer Association) on a volunteer basis. I do not get paid, nor do I handle any funds. (4) I do some photography by request and occasionally get paid. 5 hours per month AT MOST and never during trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Ryan Harrington Grove'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®
AIF®

Experience


Current

March 12, 2025 - Present

D.B. ROOT & COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 436 Seventh Avenue Suite 2800, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
RIA
CRD#: 188512
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

December 26, 2023 - May 24, 2024

STRATEGIC WEALTH PARTNERS, LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 148586
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

January 3, 2023 - December 31, 2023

MODUS VIVENDI LLC

RIA
CRD#: 323111
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

February 22, 2022 - August 16, 2022

CWM, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155344
Pittsburg, PA
Past

January 21, 2020 - February 22, 2022

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

December 20, 2019 - February 22, 2022

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

March 3, 2014 - December 20, 2019

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

March 3, 2014 - December 20, 2019

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

August 20, 2013 - November 21, 2013

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

April 5, 2011 - November 21, 2013

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
PITTSBURGH, PA

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".
D.B. ROOT & COMPANY, LLC
D.B. ROOT & COMPANY, LLC
BARDOUGNE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DBR NEXT | DBR FIDUCIARY PLAN SOLUTIONS | DBR & CO WEALTH PARTNERS | DBR & CO | DB ROOT & COMPANY, INC. | D.B. ROOT & COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 188512 / SEC#: 801-106632

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/11/2015 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
Pennsylvania
(3/12/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/19/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


D.B. ROOT & COMPANY, LLC
D.B. ROOT & COMPANY, LLC
BARDOUGNE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DBR NEXT | DBR FIDUCIARY PLAN SOLUTIONS | DBR & CO WEALTH PARTNERS | DBR & CO | DB ROOT & COMPANY, INC. | D.B. ROOT & COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 188512 / SEC#: 801-106632

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/11/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
436 Seventh Avenue Suite 2800, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Mailing Address
Phone number
(412) 227-2800
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
20

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

D.B. ROOT & COMPANY, LLC DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,536
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 829,797,025

Red Flags


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Company Information


D.B. ROOT & COMPANY, LLC

D.B. ROOT & COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 188512Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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