SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934
Date of Report (date of the earliest event reported): October 1,
1996
Ryan, Beck & Co., Inc. .
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New Jersey (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-14684 (Commission File Number)
22-1773796 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
80 Main Street, West Orange, New Jersey (Address of principal
executive offices)
07052 (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (201) 325-
3000
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Item 5. Other Events
As of September 23, 1996, Bruce M. Chodash, Executive Vice
President and Board Member of Ryan, Beck & Co., Inc. (the
"Company") resigned from his position with the Company and his
seat on the Board of Directors of the Company to pursue personal
business interests.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Form 8-K to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Ryan, Beck & Co., Inc.
Registrant
Leonard J. Stanley
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: September 30, 1996
