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Gary W. Ronan

PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
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CRD#: 6016201
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Professional summary


Gary William Ronan, who also goes by Gary William Ronan, Gary Ronan, is a registered financial advisor currently at PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS located in Colts Neck, New Jersey.

Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Gary has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gary William Ronan | Gary Ronan

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) Mr. Ronan is a licensed insurance agent conducting business from his registered location. In this capacity, he may offer fixed insurance products including but not to limited life insurance, annuities, disability insurance, long term care insurance and Medicare supplements and receives normal and customary commissions as a result of any sales. In addition, he may receive other compensation such as fixed life trails. Mr. Ronan spends approx. 10 hrs/week during trading hours on this activity. 2) Gary Ronan is the owner of Ronan Rental Properties. In this capacity, Gary manages and runs rental properties for revenue. Mr. Ronan spends approximately one hour per month on this activity during non-trading hours. This is not an investment advisory activity. 3) Gary Ronan is the owner of AFG Tax Services, LLC. This entity performs tax preparation services in exchange for a fee. Mr. Ronan spends approximately twenty hours per month on this activity during trading hours. This is not an investment related activity. 4) Gary Ronan is the Owner of Ronan Financial Advisors, LLC d.b.a. Alicorn Financial Group which is the operating entity for Mr. Ronan's advisory and insurance business. Mr. Ronan spends approximately forty hours per week during trading hours working under this entity.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

December 14, 2020 - Present

PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 9 Professional Circle Suite 202, Colts Neck, NJ 07722
RIA
CRD#: 156480
Colts Neck, NJ
Past

August 16, 2019 - December 17, 2020

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282580
Colts Neck, NJ
Past

February 15, 2018 - August 9, 2019

HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 119880
Shrewsbury, NJ
Past

January 4, 2017 - January 31, 2018

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 103857
Shrewsbury, NJ
Past

January 3, 2017 - January 31, 2018

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 103857
Shrewsbury, NJ
Past

March 11, 2014 - December 31, 2016

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

RIA
CRD#: 20804
SHREWSBURY, NJ
Past

March 6, 2014 - December 31, 2016

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

BD
CRD#: 20804
SHREWSBURY, NJ
Past

November 28, 2012 - March 7, 2014

BCG SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 70
SHREWSBURY, NJ
Past

January 23, 2012 - March 7, 2014

BCG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 70
SHREWSBURY, NJ

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".
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PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS
C2P CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | WEALTH LOGIC SOLUTIONS | UNITED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | THE SMITH GROUP TAX & WEALTH ADVISORS | THE JL SMITH GROUP | THE CHAMBERLIN GROUP | PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 156480 / SEC#: 801-72187

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2011 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
New Jersey
(12/14/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/19/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS
C2P CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | WEALTH LOGIC SOLUTIONS | UNITED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | THE SMITH GROUP TAX & WEALTH ADVISORS | THE JL SMITH GROUP | THE CHAMBERLIN GROUP | PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 156480 / SEC#: 801-72187

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
30400 Detroit Road Suite 201, Westlake, OH 44145
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 240-0064
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
202

SEC notice filing (42 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PCA PART 2A 2025 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,823
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,684,966,200

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Company Information


PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 156480Colts Neck, NJ 07722

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