Ron Brock

Partner Advisor

Ron Brock is a Partner Advisor in Allworth’s Indianapolis, Indiana office with nearly 40 years of financial services industry experience. Ron was a founding principal, Managing Director, and Chief Financial Officer at Sheaff Brock Investment Advisors, a founding principal and Chief Financial Officer of money management firm Innovative Portfolios, as well as Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer at investment firm Salzinger Sheaff Brock—all of which merged with Allworth in 2025. In these roles, he handled all aspects of the companies’ finance and business operations and also oversaw all financial management. Ron started his career with Prudential Bache Securities before transitioning to Morgan Stanley/Dean Witter. 

A graduate of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, Ron earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He lives in Indianapolis with his wife and has two daughters. With a passion for the arts, Ron is a strong supporter of several performing arts organizations throughout the Indianapolis area and currently serves on the board for The Cabaret theater. 

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