Ryan Gilmer has been CCO and Chief Investment Officer of Whitcomb & Hess since November 2019, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 10% and 25% of it. Ryan Gilmer studied at Ashland University.
Whitcomb & Hess, Inc. is an Ashland, OH firm with $491M under management, 1,368 clients and 8 advisers in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.
Ryan Gilmer is Principal, Chief Investment Officer of Whitcomb & Hess. Gilmer was with the firm from 2006 to 2016, returned in November 2019 and became a shareholder in 2020.
Ryan Gilmer’s longest registration was 9 years at Whitcomb & Hess, Inc. (2006–2016). Before joining Whitcomb & Hess in 2019, Ryan Gilmer was registered through Valmark Advisers, Inc.
- Whitcomb & Hess, Inc.Current– present · 6 yearsAshland, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 121064
- Valmark Advisers, Inc.– · 3 yearsAkron, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 108050
Professional designations
Listed by Whitcomb & Hess
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
- Chartered Market Technician (CMT®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Ryan Gilmer is registered as an investment adviser representative in Ohio, since November 2019.
- OhioSince 6 November 2019
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 22 February 2017 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 15 December 2016 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 15 September 2006 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- Ryan Timothy Gilmer
- CRD
- 5168946
- Firm
- Whitcomb & Hess · CRD 121064
- Role
- CCO and Chief Investment Officer
- Office
- 1020 CLEVELAND AVENUE, Ashland, OH 44805
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- September 2006
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- whitcomb.com
Where does Ryan Gilmer work?
Ryan Gilmer has been CCO and Chief Investment Officer of Whitcomb & Hess, Inc. since November 2019, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Ryan Gilmer a financial advisor?
Yes. Ryan Gilmer has a current investment-adviser registration in Ohio, through Whitcomb & Hess since November 2019.
How many years of experience does Ryan Gilmer have?
Ryan Gilmer has 20 years in the financial industry, since September 2006, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Ryan Gilmer passed?
Ryan Gilmer has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 65, Series 7 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 65, was passed in September 2006. FINRA credited Ryan Gilmer with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Ryan Gilmer work before Whitcomb & Hess?
Before Whitcomb & Hess, Ryan Gilmer was registered through Valmark Advisers, Inc., September 2016 to November 2019.
Where is Ryan Gilmer based?
Ryan Gilmer’s registered office is in Ashland, OH.
Is Ryan Gilmer registered with FINRA?
No. Ryan Gilmer has no current broker registration.
Is Ryan Gilmer a CFA charterholder?
Whitcomb & Hess lists Ryan Gilmer with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
How can I verify Ryan Gilmer’s record?
Search CRD 5168946 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Ryan Gilmer’s full registration record.
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