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Paul Zodtner

Managing Member at Ritholtz Wealth Management in Charlotte, NC

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Paul Zodtner is Managing Member of Ritholtz Wealth Management, an investment adviser managing $9.42B, and works from its Charlotte, NC office. Paul Zodtner has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Ritholtz Wealth Management since 14 March 2019, has 12 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7.

12
Years in industry
7
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 21 October 2026SEC record

Career

Paul Zodtner has been Managing Member of Ritholtz Wealth Management since January 2023, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns under 5% of the firm.

Ritholtz Wealth Management is a New York, NY firm with $9.42B under management, 4,221 clients and 48 advisers across 15 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.

Paul Zodtner is Sr. Advisor of Ritholtz Wealth Management. Zodtner's introduction to the RWM team was through the blog The Reformed Broker in 2013 and the podcast Masters in Business. After writing to Josh about finding the best path forward for clients, Zodtner was connected with Kris Venne for a phone conversation. Zodtner has 18+ years of industry experience.

Paul Zodtner’s longest registration is the current one, 7 years at Ritholtz Wealth Management since 2019. Before joining Ritholtz Wealth Management in 2019, Paul Zodtner was registered through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

  1. Ritholtz Wealth ManagementCurrent
    – present · 7 years
    Charlotte, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 168652
  2. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
    – · 5 years
    Charlotte, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6363

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Ritholtz Wealth Management

  • CRPC®
  • RICP®

Investment adviser representative registrations

Paul Zodtner is registered as an investment adviser representative in North Carolina, since March 2019.

  • North CarolinaSince 14 March 2019

Examinations

SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 713 November 2013
Name
General Securities Representative Examination
Series 6630 May 2013
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Paul Steven Zodtner
CRD
6235097
Firm
Ritholtz Wealth Management · CRD 168652
Role
Managing Member
Office
Charlotte, NC
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
November 2013
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record
Firm bio
ritholtzwealth.com

Common questions

Where does Paul Zodtner work?

Paul Zodtner has been Managing Member of Ritholtz Wealth Management since January 2023.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 10 August 2026

Is Paul Zodtner a financial advisor?

Yes. Paul Zodtner has a current investment-adviser registration in North Carolina, through Ritholtz Wealth Management since March 2019.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

How many years of experience does Paul Zodtner have?

Paul Zodtner has 12 years in the financial industry, since November 2013, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

What exams has Paul Zodtner passed?

Paul Zodtner has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 66 and Series 7. The earliest, the Series 66, was passed in May 2013. FINRA credited Paul Zodtner with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Where did Paul Zodtner work before Ritholtz Wealth Management?

Before Ritholtz Wealth Management, Paul Zodtner was registered through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., November 2013 to March 2019.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Where is Paul Zodtner based?

Paul Zodtner’s registered office is in Charlotte, NC.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Is Paul Zodtner registered with FINRA?

No. Paul Zodtner has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

How can I verify Paul Zodtner’s record?

Search CRD 6235097 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Paul Zodtner’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Leadership at Ritholtz Wealth Management

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 6235097, checked 21 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Ritholtz Wealth Management, filed 10 August 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Ritholtz Wealth Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.
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