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Mark Stephen Batzel

THE ASCENT GROUP
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
·CRD# 1911220·37 years experience

Professional Summary

Mark Stephen Batzel, who also goes by Mark S Batzel, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Mark has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series...

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Mark S Batzel

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Years of Experience

37 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC·CRD# 314424
RIA
192 Ballard Court Suite 400, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
June 2, 2021 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
RIA
BD
192 Ballard Court Suite 400, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
August 23, 2024 - Present
TRIAD ADVISORS LLC·CRD# 25803
BD
Virginia Beach, VA
February 2, 2023 - August 23, 2024
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 14869
RIA
Virginia Beach, VA
June 30, 2006 - June 7, 2021
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 14869
BD
Virginia Beach, VA
June 30, 2006 - January 24, 2023
CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 14646
RIA
Virginia Beach, VA
April 4, 2000 - June 30, 2006
CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 14646
BD
Virginia Beach, VA
March 2, 2000 - June 30, 2006
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
BD
Springfield, MA
February 13, 1989 - March 17, 2000

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Current Firm

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THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC

ACITO & PAOLINI | WALSH & NICHOLSON | VESTED ADVISORS | THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC | SUMMIT GROUP OF VIRGINIA | SUMMIT GROUP 401K CONSULTING | ONE STOP FINANCIAL SERVICES | FINWELL CONNECT | ALERA GROUP WEALTH SERVICES | ALERA GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 314424 / SEC#: 801-121182
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2021 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

192 Ballard Court Suite 400, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Phone Number

(757) 499-8300

# of Employees

44

SEC notice filing (29 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 29 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE FOR THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC (3/30/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

8,449

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,760,597,948

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Other business activities

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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. Summit Group of Virginia, LLP -investment related; 5029 Corporate Woods Drive Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23462; financial services; owner; 1/13/2023; 160 hrs/month; 160 hrs during trading; owner 2. SUMMIT GROUP OF VIRGINIA POSITION: Partner/Owner NATURE: DBA for conducting business INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 01/01/1996 ADDRESS: 192 Ballard Court, Suite 400, Virginia Beach VA 23462, United States DESCRIPTION: Summit Group of Virginia has been our DBA for 30 years. 3. SUMMIT PARTNERS, LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: This LLC was formed by Jeffrey Silverman, Mark Batzel, and Craig Stanley to make a contribution to this LLC for investment purposes. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/23/2019 ADDRESS: 192 Ballard Court, Suite 400, Virginia Beach VA 23462 DESCRIPTION: I am a member with no duties or responsibilities involved. 4. ALERA GROUP, INC. POSITION: Associate NATURE: My Agency sold its assets to Alera Group, Inc. Moving forward, I will be employed by Alera Group, Inc., but will continue to service my BD clients as an RR. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 01/02/2023 ADDRESS: 3 Parkway North, Suite 500, Deerfield IL 60015 DESCRIPTION: As an associate with Alera Group, Inc., I will continue to operate as I do today with my clients. I will continue to act as an RR, IAR, and insurance agent as applicable to continue serving my existing clients as well as new clients. 5. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT - FIXED PRODUCTS POSITION: Agent NATURE: Sale of fixed insurance products INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 30 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 01/02/1990 ADDRESS: 192 Ballard Court, Suite 400, Virginia Beach VA 23462 DESCRIPTION: Sales 6. EXZEL MANAGEMENT, LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: This LLC is used for joint real estate purchases INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/30/2016 ADDRESS: 1311 Jamestown Road, Suite 203, Williamsburg VA 23185 DESCRIPTION: No Duties. 7. BALLARD SUMMIT, LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Purchasing of a building for our company. The building is being purchased as our lease is expiring. We need more space, and owning this building is a chance to continue to operate and build value. I will receive no compensation but hope to profit by building equity. The other members of Ballard Summit, LLC are close friends and family. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 09/01/2022 ADDRESS: 192 Ballard Court, Virginia Beach VA 23462 DESCRIPTION: I am an owner and tenant of 192 Ballard Court. 8. BALLARD BATZEL, LLC POSITION: Managing Member NATURE: This LLC holds a family interest in Summit Ballard, LLC. Members are Mark Batzel, Katherine Batzel, Audrey Batzel, Natalie Batzel, Thomas Batzel. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/29/2022 ADDRESS: 4036 Bridgehampton Lane, Virginia Beach VA 23455 DESCRIPTION: No Duties 9. THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC POSITION: IAR NATURE: The Ascent Group, LLC is an SEC Registered RIA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 05/15/2021 ADDRESS: 192 Ballard Court, Suite 400, Virginia Beach VA 23462, United States DESCRIPTION: As an Investment Advisor representative I will provide investment advice to clients in return for an advisory fee. 10. SGVA HOLDINGS POSITION: Owner NATURE: LLC for holding ownership in Alera Group, inc. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/02/2023 ADDRESS: 192 Ballard Ct, Ste 400, Virginia Beach VA 23462-3744, United States DESCRIPTION: No Duties or Responsibilities

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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".
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THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC

ACITO & PAOLINI | WALSH & NICHOLSON | VESTED ADVISORS | THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC | SUMMIT GROUP OF VIRGINIA | SUMMIT GROUP 401K CONSULTING | ONE STOP FINANCIAL SERVICES | FINWELL CONNECT | ALERA GROUP WEALTH SERVICES | ALERA GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 314424 / SEC#: 801-121182
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(8/23/2024)
RR
California
(8/23/2024)
RR
Colorado
(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
Indiana
(8/23/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(8/23/2024)
RR
Maine
(8/23/2024)
RR
Maryland
(8/23/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/23/2024)
RR
Michigan
(8/23/2024)
RR
Missouri
(8/23/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(8/23/2024)
RR
New York
(8/23/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(8/23/2024)
RR
Ohio
(8/23/2024)
RR
Oregon
(8/23/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/23/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(8/23/2024)
RR
Texas
(8/23/2024)
RR
Utah
(6/18/2025)
IAR
Virginia
(6/2/2021)
RR
Virginia
(8/23/2024)
RR
Washington
(8/23/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(5/1/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/23/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jul 1997About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 1989About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1998About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1989About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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