Ryan Florence has been Principal of Ferguson Shapiro since September 2025, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Ryan Florence holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Georgia.
Ferguson Shapiro LLC is a Decatur, GA firm with $415M under management, 332 clients and 5 advisers across 3 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.
Ryan Florence is Partner of Ferguson Shapiro. He specializes in Senior Transitions and Financial Planning and has worked extensively in that field since 2007, creating a network of resources to help simplify and provide best practice options.
Ryan Florence’s longest registration was 11 years at Kiker Wealth Management, LLC (2011–2022). Before joining Ferguson Shapiro in 2022, Ryan Florence was registered through Kiker Wealth Management, LLC and LPL Financial Corporation.
- Ferguson Shapiro LLCCurrent– present · 4 yearsDecatur, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 297555
- Kiker Wealth Management, LLC– · 11 yearsDecatur, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 154405
- LPL Financial Corporation– · 2 yearsDecatur, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6413
Professional designations
Listed by Ferguson Shapiro
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Ryan Florence is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from March 2022; the most recent is Texas, in July 2025.
- GeorgiaSince 22 March 2022
- TexasResidentSince 23 July 2025
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 10 August 2007 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 8 June 2007 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Ryan James Florence
- CRD
- 5318297
- Firm
- Ferguson Shapiro · CRD 297555
- Role
- Principal
- Office
- 120 N CANDLER ST, #2, Decatur, GA 30030
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- July 2008
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- fergusonshapiro.com
Where does Ryan Florence work?
Ryan Florence has been Principal of Ferguson Shapiro LLC since September 2025, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Ryan Florence a financial advisor?
Yes. Ryan Florence has a current investment-adviser registration in Georgia and Texas, through Ferguson Shapiro since March 2022.
How many years of experience does Ryan Florence have?
Ryan Florence has 18 years in the financial industry, since July 2008, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Ryan Florence passed?
Ryan Florence has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in June 2007. FINRA credited Ryan Florence with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Ryan Florence work before Ferguson Shapiro?
Before Ferguson Shapiro, Ryan Florence was registered through LPL Financial Corporation, August 2007 to May 2010.
Where is Ryan Florence based?
Ryan Florence’s registered office is in Decatur, GA.
Is Ryan Florence registered with FINRA?
No. Ryan Florence has no current broker registration.
Is Ryan Florence a CFP?
Ferguson Shapiro lists Ryan Florence with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Ryan Florence’s record?
Search CRD 5318297 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Ryan Florence’s full registration record.
