Ryan Gerardy has been an investment adviser representative at Van Diest Capital since July 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Ryan Gerardy studied Business Administration at Wartburg College.
Van Diest Capital, LLC is a Polk City, IA firm with $144M under management, 467 clients and 8 advisers across 3 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.
Ryan Gerardy is Lead Wealth Advisor of Van Diest Capital. He is an Investment Advisor Representative with more than 17 years of industry experience, focusing on tax optimization, family retirement transitions and business owner exit planning.
Ryan Gerardy’s longest registration was 6 years at Thrivent Investment Management Inc. (2019–2026). Before joining Van Diest Capital in 2026, Ryan Gerardy was registered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc. and Principal Advised Services.
- Van Diest CapitalCurrent– present · under a yearPolk City, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 334743
- Thrivent Investment Management Inc.– · 6 yearsJohnston, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 18387
- Principal Advised Services– · under a yearDes Moines, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 297324
- Principal Securities, Inc.– · 3 yearsDes Moines, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 1137
Professional designations
Listed by Van Diest Capital
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Ryan Gerardy is registered as an investment adviser representative in Iowa, since July 2026.
- IowaSince 8 July 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 2 February 2016 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 31 July 2015 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 9 July 2015 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 30 June 2015 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- CRD
- 6071120
- Firm
- Van Diest Capital · CRD 334743
- Office
- 302 WEST BROADWAY, SUITE 9, Polk City, IA 50226
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- October 2014
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- vandiestcapital.com
Where does Ryan Gerardy work?
Ryan Gerardy is an investment adviser representative registered through Van Diest Capital, LLC since July 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Ryan Gerardy a financial advisor?
Yes. Ryan Gerardy has a current investment-adviser registration in Iowa, through Van Diest Capital since July 2026.
How many years of experience does Ryan Gerardy have?
Ryan Gerardy has 12 years in the financial industry, since October 2014, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Ryan Gerardy passed?
Ryan Gerardy has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63, Series 65 and Series 7. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in June 2015. FINRA credited Ryan Gerardy with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Ryan Gerardy work before Van Diest Capital?
Before Van Diest Capital, Ryan Gerardy was registered through Principal Advised Services, December 2018 to August 2019; Principal Securities, Inc., August 2015 to October 2018.
Where is Ryan Gerardy based?
Ryan Gerardy’s registered office is in Polk City, IA.
Is Ryan Gerardy registered with FINRA?
No. Ryan Gerardy has no current broker registration.
Is Ryan Gerardy a CFP?
Van Diest Capital lists Ryan Gerardy with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Ryan Gerardy’s record?
Search CRD 6071120 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Ryan Gerardy’s full registration record.
