Ralph Scearce has been an investment adviser representative at J.D.T. since July 2018, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Ralph Scearce holds a BS in business finance real estate and accounting from the University of Western Kentucky.
J.D.T. Inc is a Lexington, KY firm with $159M under management, 208 clients and 5 advisers in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.
Ralph Scearce joined Invest, Inc., based in Lexington, Kentucky, as a Senior Portfolio Advisor in July 2018. Scearce joined with the aim of providing investment clients with access to investment advice and a personal touch in client service.
Ralph Scearce’s longest registration was 13 years at Cambridge Financial (2005–2018). Before joining J.D.T. in 2018, Ralph Scearce was registered through Cambridge Financial.
- Cambridge Financial– · 13 yearsLexington, KY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 131897
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 16 September 1992 |
| Series 1 | Registered Representative Examination | 11 February 1969 |
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Registered Representative Examination
- Full name
- Ralph Dudley Scearce
- CRD
- 412146
- Firm
- J.D.T. · CRD 146357
- Office
- 444 LEWIS HARGETT CIRCLE, STE 125, Lexington, KY 40503
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- January 2005
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- invest-lex.com
Where does Ralph Scearce work?
Ralph Scearce is an investment adviser representative registered through J.D.T. Inc since July 2018, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Ralph Scearce a financial advisor?
Yes. Ralph Scearce has a current investment-adviser registration, through J.D.T. since July 2018.
How many years of experience does Ralph Scearce have?
Ralph Scearce has 21 years in the financial industry, since January 2005, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Ralph Scearce passed?
Ralph Scearce has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 1 and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 1, was passed in February 1969.
Where did Ralph Scearce work before J.D.T.?
Before J.D.T., Ralph Scearce was registered through Cambridge Financial, January 2005 to July 2018.
Where is Ralph Scearce based?
Ralph Scearce’s registered office is in Lexington, KY.
Is Ralph Scearce registered with FINRA?
No. Ralph Scearce has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Ralph Scearce’s record?
Search CRD 412146 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Ralph Scearce’s full registration record.

