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Brian P. Walsh

THE ASCENT GROUP
Hilton Head, SC 29926
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CRD#: 1432309
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Professional summary


Brian Patrick Walsh is a registered financial advisor currently at THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC located in Hilton Head, South Carolina and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Brian has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) THE ASCENT GROUP POSITION: IAR NATURE: Investment Advisory Representative INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 05/15/2021 ADDRESS: 119 W Wayne Ave, Wayne PA 19087 DESCRIPTION: Advise clients on investment solutions 2) BRIAN P WALSH POSITION: Sole Prop NATURE: Public Motivational Speaking INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 07/01/2019 ADDRESS: 28 China Cockle Lane, Hilton Head Island SC 29926 DESCRIPTION: Motivational speaking 3) Clover 4 Inc -not investment related; 2028 E Old Lincoln Highway, Langhorne, PA 19047; llc bar/restaurant; 1/4 owner; 2/15/2020; 10 hrs/month; 2 hrs during trading; bar and restaurant, financial ownership, no day-to-day activities 4) Insurance -investment related; 119 W Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA 19087; fixed and variable life, annuity disability income insurance; broker; 7/15/1997; 20 hrs/month; 20 hrs during trading; place fixed insurance with various carriers 5) Million Dollar Round Table Foundation -not investment related; 325 West Touhy Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068; 503c; immediate past president; 9/1/2022; 10 hrs/month; 5 hrs during trading; serve on the board of trustees and am an officer with the title immediate past president 6) Walnic Properties -investment related; 119 W Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA 19087; llc; 50% member; 7/15/2022; 5 hrs/month; 2 hrs during trading; Walnic Properties owns the building we lease for Walsh & Nicholson Financial Group 7) Walsh & Nicholson, Inc -investment related; 119 W Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA 19087; sale of fixed insurance product; co-owner; 4/25/1991; 20 hrs/month; 10 hrs during trading; procurring fixed insurance product for clients 8) WALNIC PROPERTIES POSITION: Member NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 07/15/2002 ADDRESS: 119 W Wayne Ave, Wayne PA 19087 DESCRIPTION: 50% owner of our office building. 9) BRIAN P WALSH POSITION: Sole Prop NATURE: Public Motivational Speaking INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 07/01/2019 ADDRESS: 28 China Cockle Lane, Hilton Head Island SC 29926 DESCRIPTION: Motivational speaking 10) BRIAN P WALSH POSITION: Self NATURE: Sole Prop INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 03/15/1985 ADDRESS: 119 W Wayne Ave, Wayne PA 19087 DESCRIPTION: Insurance Planning 11) BRIAN & MARY ANN C WALSH POSITION: Joint Owner NATURE: Rental Property INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 12/04/2021 ADDRESS: 830 St Charles Place, Ocean City NJ 08226 DESCRIPTION: Rental property that my wife and I own 12) LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP FIREMANS RELIEF ASSOC POSITION: Trustee NATURE: Trustee with two others oveseeing investment accounts INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2010 ADDRESS: 119 W Wayne Ave, Wayne PA 19087 DESCRIPTION: One of three trustees overseeing investment account 13) CLOVER 4 LLC POSITION: 1/4 owner NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 02/24/2020 ADDRESS: 2028 E Old Lincoln Highway, Langhorne PA 19047, United States DESCRIPTION: Bar Restaraunt no day to day activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 14, 2021 - Present

THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1000 Main Street Suite 200a, Hilton Head, SC 29926Office #2: 119 W Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA 19087
RIA
CRD#: 314424
Hilton Head, SC
Current

August 23, 2024 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 119 West Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
Wayne, PA
Past

February 1, 2023 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Wayne, PA
Past

June 30, 2006 - November 5, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
WAYNE, PA
Past

June 30, 2006 - January 23, 2023

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
WAYNE, PA
Past

March 13, 2003 - June 30, 2006

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14646
WAYNE, PA
Past

July 28, 1997 - June 30, 2006

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14646
WAYNE, PA
Past

September 1, 1992 - July 28, 1997

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

September 3, 1991 - September 2, 1992

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 27, 1988 - October 31, 1990

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

March 2, 1987 - October 4, 1988

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 14, 1985 - March 7, 1987

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 611

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".
TA
THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC
ALERA GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES | WALSH & NICHOLSON | THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC | SUMMIT GROUP OF VIRGINIA | SUMMIT GROUP 401K CONSULTING | ALERA GROUP WEALTH SERVICES

CRD#: 314424 / SEC#: 801-121182

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/10/2021 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.
RR
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

RR
Arizona
(8/23/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(8/23/2024)
RR
California
(8/23/2024)
RR
Colorado
(8/23/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(8/23/2024)
RR
Delaware
(8/23/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/23/2024)
RR
Florida
(8/23/2024)
RR
Georgia
(8/23/2024)
RR
Illinois
(8/23/2024)
RR
Maine
(8/23/2024)
RR
Maryland
(8/23/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/23/2024)
RR
Michigan
(8/23/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(8/23/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(8/23/2024)
RR
Missouri
(8/23/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(8/23/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(8/23/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(8/23/2024)
RR
New York
(8/23/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(8/23/2024)
RR
Ohio
(8/23/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/23/2024)
RR
Oregon
(8/23/2024)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(5/14/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/23/2024)
IAR
South Carolina
(7/12/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(8/23/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(8/23/2024)
IAR
Texas
(5/14/2021)
RR
Texas
(8/23/2024)
RR
Virginia
(8/23/2024)
RR
Washington
(8/23/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/3/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TA
THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC
ALERA GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES | WALSH & NICHOLSON | THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC | SUMMIT GROUP OF VIRGINIA | SUMMIT GROUP 401K CONSULTING | ALERA GROUP WEALTH SERVICES

CRD#: 314424 / SEC#: 801-121182

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/10/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
192 Ballard Court Suite 400, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Mailing Address
Phone number
(757) 499-8300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
25

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE FOR THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts7,304
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,933,296,606

Red Flags


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Company Information


THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 314424Hilton Head, SC 29926

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