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Jody J. Passen

ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES
Lake Mary, FL 32746
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CRD#: 2730586
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Professional summary


Jody Jean Passen, who also goes by Jody Jean Ackerman, Jody Jean Passen, Jody Jean Wlodarski, is a registered financial professional currently at ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC located in Lake Mary, Florida.

Jody is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Jody has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jody Jean Ackerman | Jody Jean Passen | Jody Jean Wlodarski

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 6, 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

May 2, 2023 - September 6, 2023

NEWPORT GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29722
LAKE MARY, FL
Past

May 12, 2021 - April 25, 2023

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

September 3, 2015 - February 18, 2021

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 30, 2007 - September 22, 2008

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43261
DES MOINES, IA
Past

February 23, 2007 - August 7, 2015

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
DUBLIN, OH
Past

January 29, 2007 - August 7, 2015

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DUBLIN, OH
Past

February 1, 2003 - January 10, 2007

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 32205
DUBLIN, OH
Past

October 28, 2002 - February 1, 2003

TRANSAMERICA SECURITIES SALES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17970
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

April 24, 2001 - October 3, 2002

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

January 12, 2001 - April 23, 2001

JPMORGAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104234
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

April 2, 1999 - December 31, 2000

VICTORY CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37059
BROOKLYN, OH
Past

June 8, 1998 - February 15, 1999

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 3, 1996 - May 4, 1998

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Connecticut
(7/8/2023)
RR
Delaware
(7/8/2023)
RR
District of Columbia
(7/8/2023)
RR
Indiana
(8/12/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(7/8/2023)
RR
Maine
(7/8/2023)
RR
Maryland
(7/8/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/6/2023)
RR
Michigan
(8/12/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(7/8/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(7/8/2023)
RR
New York
(7/8/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(9/6/2023)
RR
Ohio
(7/6/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/6/2023)
RR
Rhode Island
(7/8/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(7/8/2023)
RR
Vermont
(7/8/2023)
RR
Virginia
(9/6/2023)
RR
West Virginia
(9/6/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/23/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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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