Merrill
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Grand Blanc
26yrs
Ryan Ames has worked in the financial industry for 26 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Grand Blanc, Michigan. After seven years at Merrill and two years at UBS Financial Services, Ryan joined Raymond James & Associates in 2015, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 136 advisors with offices in Grand Blanc, and one of 129 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience26 years (since 2001)
How that compares ?More experience than 73% of advisors nationwide
Office8245 Holly Road Suite 201, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$788,879
Advisors at the firm5,796
States licensed ?2 states
Services through Raymond James & Associates
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Licenses
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Career
- 2015 – nowRaymond James & Associates, Inc.Current firm
- 2007 – 2015MerrillPreviously
- 2005 – 2007UBS Financial Services Inc.Previously
Contact Ryan
(727) 567-1000Firm headquarters in St. Petersburg, FL. Ask for Ryan. 8245 Holly Road Suite 201Grand Blanc, MI 48439Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTPS://WWW.ALEXBROWN.COM
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Ryan
How do I contact Ryan?
Call Raymond James & Associates at (727) 567-1000 and ask for Ryan Ames. Ryan works from the Grand Blanc, MI office.
How long has Ryan been a financial advisor?
Ryan has been in the industry since 2001, about 26 years. More experience than 73% of advisors nationwide.
What licenses does Ryan hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Ryan a fiduciary?
Ryan is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Ryan paid?
Raymond James & Associates reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Ryan for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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