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Ronald C. Ridings

MCF ADVISORS
Covington, KY 41011
CRD#: 7433142
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Ronald Christopher RidingsMCF ADVISORS

Professional summary

Ronald Christopher Ridings, who also goes by Chris Ridings, Ronald Christopher Ridings, Chris Ridings, Ronald Christopher Ridings Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at MCF ADVISORS, LLC located in Covington, Kentucky.

Ronald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Ronald has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Chris Ridings | Ronald Christopher Ridings | Chris Ridings | Ronald Christopher Ridings Jr

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

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None

Experience

Current

June 4, 2026 - Present

MCF ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 50 East Rivercenter Blvd Suite 300, Covington, KY 41011
RIA
CRD#: 130372
Covington, KY
Past

December 20, 2022 - May 27, 2026

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

December 20, 2022 - May 27, 2026

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

August 2, 2022 - September 27, 2022

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
COVINGTON, KY
Past

January 1, 2022 - September 21, 2022

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
COVINGTON, KY

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".
MA
MCF ADVISORS, LLC
D/B/A MCF | MCF ADVISORS, LLC | D/B/A MCF PRIVATE INVESTMENTS | D/B/A MCF INSTITUTIONAL

CRD#: 130372 / SEC#: 801-62765

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/6/2004 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
Kentucky
(6/4/2026)
IAR
Ohio
(6/4/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
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IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/27/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/10/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 7TO
Date: 12/28/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 12/17/2021
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

MA
MCF ADVISORS, LLC
D/B/A MCF | MCF ADVISORS, LLC | D/B/A MCF PRIVATE INVESTMENTS | D/B/A MCF INSTITUTIONAL

CRD#: 130372 / SEC#: 801-62765

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/6/2004 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
333 West Vine Street Suite 1740, Lexington, KY 40507
Mailing Address
Phone number
(859) 967-0999
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
33

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MCF FORM ADV PART 2A (2/23/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts5,193
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,329,345,692

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
02/10/2025
Cover Page
Report
01/31/2024
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

MCF ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 130372Covington, KY 41011

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