David W. Rydzeski

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS

Oakton, VA

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CRD#: 1192744

Professional summary

David Walter Rydzeski, who also goes by David W Rydzeski, is a registered financial advisor currently at ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Oakton, Virginia and ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC located in Newton, Massachusetts.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. David has worked at 21 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

David W Rydzeski

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 30, 2023 - Present

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 120632

Oakton, VA

Current

May 4, 2017 - Present

ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 95 Wells Avenue Suite 160, Newton, MA 02459

CRD#: 36478

Newton, MA

Past

April 24, 2017 - April 28, 2017

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 129052

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

February 15, 2017 - April 28, 2017

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 129052

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

June 30, 2014 - January 6, 2017

SCOTTRADE, INC.

CRD#: 8206

VIENNA, VA

Past

May 11, 2010 - January 10, 2014

NAVY FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 138459

SPRINGFIELD, VA

Past

January 1, 2008 - August 19, 2008

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13941

WAVERLY, IA

Past

December 1, 2006 - April 13, 2007

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 16853

NEW YORK, NY

Past

June 10, 2005 - May 8, 2006

GOLDMAN SACHS CUSTODY SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 48015

VIENNA, VA

Past

March 24, 2004 - December 17, 2004

CURIAN CAPITAL, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 120270

DENVER, CO

Past

November 20, 2003 - December 17, 2004

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 16443

APPLETON, WI

Past

February 19, 1999 - December 31, 2001

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 16853

DENVER, CO

Past

May 22, 1997 - January 28, 1998

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

CRD#: 2936

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

May 13, 1996 - January 22, 1997

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 16853

DENVER, CO

Past

April 12, 1995 - November 13, 1995

CALVERT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 37527

BETHESDA, MD

Past

September 3, 1992 - April 17, 1995

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 14035

BETHESDA, MD

Past

February 9, 1990 - December 3, 1992

SALOMON BROTHERS INC.

CRD#: 740

NEW YORK, NY

Past

November 4, 1988 - March 10, 1989

INVESTORS CENTER, INC.

CRD#: 14670

HAUPPAGUE, NY

Past

February 5, 1987 - June 19, 1987

BREAN MURRAY & CO., INC.

CRD#: 7541

Past

April 26, 1986 - July 2, 1986

BROWNCO, LLC

CRD#: 1326

Past

December 13, 1985 - April 22, 1986

BROOKS WEINGER ROBBINS & LEEDS INC.

CRD#: 14156

Past

April 27, 1985 - December 23, 1985

DOUGLAS STEWART INCORPORATED

CRD#: 228

Past

September 24, 1984 - April 26, 1985

BLINDER, ROBINSON & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5096

Past

February 14, 1984 - October 5, 1984

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 231

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | UPROMISE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 120632 / SEC#: 801-61492

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/27/2002 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

District of Columbia
(5/19/2017)

Maryland
(5/19/2017)

IAR

Massachusetts
(1/30/2023)

Virginia
(5/19/2017)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 4/21/2017

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/28/1984

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/15/1984

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 2/11/1984

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | UPROMISE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 120632 / SEC#: 801-61492

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/27/2002 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

95 Wells Avenue Suite 160, Newton, MA 02459

Mailing Address

Phone number

(617) 454-6400

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 (10/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	43
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 11,649,896,048

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
07/29/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/30/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/26/2023	Cover Page	Report

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David W. Rydzeski

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view David Walter Rydzeski's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

SCOTTRADE, INC.

NAVY FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

GOLDMAN SACHS CUSTODY SOLUTIONS

CURIAN CAPITAL, LLC

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CALVERT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

SALOMON BROTHERS INC.

INVESTORS CENTER, INC.

BREAN MURRAY & CO., INC.

BROWNCO, LLC

BROOKS WEINGER ROBBINS & LEEDS INC.

DOUGLAS STEWART INCORPORATED

BLINDER, ROBINSON & CO., INC.

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 4/21/2017

Series 63

Date: 3/28/1984

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/15/1984

Series 6

Date: 2/11/1984

FINRA

Current Firm

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

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