Ethan J. Ransdell

GUIDANCE CAPITAL

LOUISVILLE, KY 40245

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CRD#: 8288201

Professional summary

Ethan James Ransdell is a registered financial advisor currently at GUIDANCE CAPITAL, INC. located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Ethan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2026. Ethan has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Current

July 24, 2026 - Present

GUIDANCE CAPITAL, INC.

Office #1: 2020 High Wickham Place Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40245

RIA

CRD#: 323541

LOUISVILLE, KY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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GUIDANCE CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 323541 / SEC#: 801-126764

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2022 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR

Kentucky
(7/24/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/17/2026

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

GUIDANCE CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 323541 / SEC#: 801-126764

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2022 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

2020 High Wickham Place Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40245

Mailing Address

Phone number

(502) 813-2100

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GUIDANCE CAPITAL - ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (2/12/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	2,048
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 449,768,688

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Ethan J. Ransdell

Professional summary

At a Glance

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Ethan James Ransdell's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

GUIDANCE CAPITAL, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GUIDANCE CAPITAL, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/17/2026

Current Firm

GUIDANCE CAPITAL, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

GUIDANCE CAPITAL, INC.

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