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Linda R. Kravchick

ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES
Lake Mary, FL 32746
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CRD#: 2290792
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Professional summary

Linda Ruth Kravchick, who also goes by Linda R Groiss, Linda Ruth Groiss, is a registered financial professional currently at ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC located in Lake Mary, Florida.

Linda is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Linda has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 26 exams.

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Aliases

Linda R Groiss | Linda Ruth Groiss

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 31, 2023 - Present

ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 300 Primera Blvd. Suite 200, Lake Mary, FL 32746
BD
CRD#: 36478
Lake Mary, FL
Past

October 19, 2007 - August 31, 2023

NEWPORT GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29722
LAKE MARY, FL
Past

November 10, 2000 - April 17, 2006

LASALLE ST SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 7191
ELMHURST, IL
Past

May 6, 1999 - October 31, 2000

MAKEFIELD SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 15271
STUART, FL
Past

April 24, 1996 - November 25, 1998

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14646
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

July 7, 1994 - February 6, 1996

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 23, 1993 - February 6, 1996

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 12, 1992 - October 6, 1993

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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.

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RR
Missouri
(8/31/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/17/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/6/1992
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 3/7/2001
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AB
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#: 36478Lake Mary, FL 32746

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