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Mackenzie D. Ryks

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CRD#: 6195073
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Mackenzie Dean Ryks was a registered financial professional .

Mackenzie is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2015. Mackenzie had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Past

October 18, 2018 - December 21, 2020

STAR CAPITAL INC.

RIA
CRD#: 171057
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past

April 19, 2016 - December 16, 2016

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past

October 7, 2015 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past

August 17, 2015 - December 16, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
BLOOMINGTON, MN

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".
SC
STAR CAPITAL INC.
RIDGELINE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | STRATEGIC RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | STAR CAPITAL INC.

CRD#: 171057 / SEC#: 801-128552

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/2023 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2023 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/17/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/2/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 12/16/2016
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/17/2015
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

SC
STAR CAPITAL INC.
RIDGELINE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | STRATEGIC RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | STAR CAPITAL INC.

CRD#: 171057 / SEC#: 801-128552

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/2023 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2023 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/17/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)
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Contact information

Main Address
200 Southdale Center, Edina, MN 55435
Mailing Address
Phone number
(651) 444-1116
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,572
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 143,466,937

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Company Information

STAR CAPITAL INC.

CRD#: 171057

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