Ryan Christopher Whitley
Advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC — Charlotte, NC
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Credentials
CFP®, Series 66
Experience Industry experience
18 years
Location
Charlotte, NC 28203
RFG Advisory, LLC
Multi-team
Ryan Whitley is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently practicing with RFG Advisory, LLC. He has worked with firms including Waddell & Reed Inc. and Navipath Financial, where he is also involved as an owner and financial advisor. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 178 advisors managing around $8 billion for over 17,000 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and a range of investment strategies, serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plans with both active and passive approaches.
Based on RFG Advisory, LLC
Based on RFG Advisory, LLC
Based on RFG Advisory, LLC
Flat fees charged for financial planning and consulting based on complexity and scope; will not exceed $50,000.
$0+: up to 2.35%, negotiated by Financial Advisor (flat, linear or tiered fee schedules possible) $0+: up to 0.50% RFG annual platform fee included in advisory fee $0+: Bluemonte sub-adviser fee of 0.15% per annum on Bluemonte Funds $0+: Third-party manager strategist fees vary from 0% to 1.0% $0+: Third-party platform fees included in RFG platform fee; SMArtX accounts under $10,000 incur additional $10/month platform fee
Some Financial Advisors are also registered representatives and/or licensed insurance agents earning commissions on sales of securities and insurance products.
Hourly charges may be applied for consulting but specific rates are not clearly stated.
Minimum fee: $12.50 non-refundable quarterly Account Service Fee deducted from Client accounts held at Fidelity and Schwab; no service fee on Pontera accounts. Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees are flat fees negotiated between Financial Advisor and Client, typically not exceeding $50,000; payable monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, one-time or split fees.
Charlotte, NC
1009 East Boulevard, Suite 100
Charlotte NC 28203
Advisors at this office
2
North Carolina
18 years of industry experience
RFG Advisory, LLC dba Navipath Wealth
2020 - Present • 6 years
Charlotte, NC
Private Client Services
2020 - Present • 6 years
Charlotte, NC
NAVIPATH PARTNERS, INC. dba NAVIPATH FINANCIAL
2017 - Present • 9 years
Charlotte, NC
Rental property
2016 - Present • 10 years
Charlotte, NC
Waddell & Reed Inc
2014 - 2020 • 6 years
Charlotte, NC
Various Insurance Carriers For W & R Insurance Agencies
2014 - 2020 • 6 years
Charlotte, NC
Rental property
2012 - Present • 14 years
Charlotte, NC
Signator Investors, Inc.
2007 - 2011 • 4 years
NC
Equitable Advisors
2005 - 2007 • 2 years
Charlotte, NC
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