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Russell Winchester

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CRD#: 1289018
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Russell Winchester, who also goes by Russell Matthew Winchester, was a registered financial professional .

Russell is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Russell had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Russell Matthew Winchester

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

March 15, 2023 - November 29, 2024

ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36478
NEWTON, MA
Past

August 5, 2020 - March 20, 2023

NEWPORT GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29722
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 16, 2019 - August 1, 2019

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 32205
DENVER, CO
Past

August 30, 2018 - August 5, 2019

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

May 16, 2012 - April 10, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

November 23, 2011 - April 10, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

March 30, 2011 - September 22, 2011

RCH SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 146337
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 9, 2004 - March 27, 2009

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

November 19, 2002 - August 12, 2004

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

April 28, 2000 - August 13, 2002

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 14, 1998 - October 1, 1998

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 1, 1996 - October 1, 1998

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 25, 1991 - October 1, 1996

UNUM SALES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5406
PORTLAND, ME
Past

October 5, 1990 - June 13, 1991

W.H. NEWBOLD'S SON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 7575
Past

December 16, 1988 - October 22, 1990

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

February 20, 1987 - December 17, 1988

MOORS & CABOT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 594
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 25, 1984 - January 20, 1987

FIRST JERSEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6621

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/15/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC
ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, INC. | UPROMISE INVESTMENTS, INC. | PREMIER MUTUAL FUND SERVICES, INC. | PREMIER DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 36478 / SEC#: , 8-47312

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
95 Wells Avenue Suite 160, Newton, MA 02459
Mailing Address
95 Wells Avenue Suite 160, Newton, MA 02459
Phone number
(215) 648-1272
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2018
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ASCENSUS, LLC100% STOCKHOLDER OF ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC
DUNN, MICHAEL SEANSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT3045371
FOLMER, MICHAEL ROBERTTREASURER AND VICE PRESIDENT, TAX AND FINANCE5655451
GEARIN, JAMES MPRESIDENT1405150
GINGOLASKI, DENISE MAKSIMOWFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL6218228
GINGOLASKI, DENISE MAKSIMOWPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER6218228
GINGOLASKI, DENISE MAKSIMOWPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER6218228
KAPLAN, ROBERT BARRYSECRETARY1286735
KAPLAN, ROBERT BARRYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1286735
SHANNON, MICHAEL DOUGLASSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT1314743

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Company Information


ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 36478

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