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Jeffrey M. Silverman

THE ASCENT GROUP
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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CRD#: 2044821
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Professional summary


Jeffrey Michael Silverman, who also goes by Jeff Silverman, Jeffrey M Silverman, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Jeffrey is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Jeffrey has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jeff Silverman | Jeffrey M Silverman

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)Achievable Dream Virginia Beach;not investment related;726 16th Street,Newport News,VA 23706;school for underprivileged kids;board member;8/3/2015;8 hrs/month;2 hrs during trading;attend board meetings 2)Alera Group,Inc;not investment related;3 Parkway N,Suite 500,Deerfield,IL 60015;employed by Alera Group;associate;1/2/2023;160 hrs/month;130 hrs during trading;associate,act as a RR,IAR and insurance agent as applicable to continue serving my existing clients as well as new clients 3)The Ascent Group, LLC;Investment related: yes; 192 Ballard Court, Virginia Beach, VA 23462; Nature or Structure of Business: LLC; Position: IAR; Start date: 05/15/2021; hours per month: 160; securities trading hours 160; Duties: provide investment advice to clients in return for an advisory fee 4)Ballard Summit,LLC;not investment related;192 Ballard Court,Virginia Beach,VA 23462;purchase of building for our company;member;9/1/2022;1 hr/month;1 hr during trading;owner and tenant of 192 Ballard Court 5)Insurance;Investment related: yes; 192 Ballard Court, Virginia Beach, VA 23462; Nature or Structure of Business: sole proprietorship; Position: Agent; Start date: 01/02/1990; hours per month: 30; securities trading hours 20; Duties: Sales 6)Scholarship America;not investment related;7900 International Drive,Minneapolis,MN 55425;organization that gives scholarships to underprivileged students;board member;10/15/2019;8 hrs/month;4 hrs during trading;attend board meetings 7)Summit Group of Virginia, LLP;Investment related: yes; 192 Ballard Court, Virginia Beach, VA 23462; Nature or Structure of Business: LLP; Position: Owner; Start date: 01/13/2023; hours per month: 160; securities trading hours 160; Duties: owner 8)Summit Partners, LLC;Investment related: yes; 192 Ballard Court, Virginia Beach, VA 23462; Nature or Structure of Business: LLC; Position: Member; Start date: 01/23/2019; hours per month: 0; securities trading hours 0; Duties: I am a member with no duties or responsibilities involved 9)Trustee for Life Insurance;investment related;5029 Corporate Woods Drive,Suite 200,Virginia Beach,VA 23462;Trust;Trustee;01/23/2014;<1hr/year;0 hrs during trading;trustee 10)Ballard Silverman,LLC;investment related;4544 Columbus St,#1110,Virginia Beach,VA 23462;member;7/29/2022;1 hr/month;1 hr during trading;hold membership in Ballard Summit LLC

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

June 2, 2021 - Present

THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 192 Ballard Court Suite 400, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
RIA
CRD#: 314424
Virginia Beach, VA
Past

August 23, 2024 - December 5, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
Virginia Beach, VA
Past

February 2, 2023 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Virginia Beach, VA
Past

June 30, 2006 - June 7, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

June 30, 2006 - January 27, 2023

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

April 11, 2003 - June 30, 2006

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14646
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

March 2, 2000 - June 30, 2006

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14646
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

June 7, 1991 - March 17, 2000

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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
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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Virginia
(6/2/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/14/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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

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Company Information


THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 314424Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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