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Steven M. Paolini

THE ASCENT GROUP
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
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CRD#: 3029364
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Professional summary


Steven M Paolini, who also goes by Steven Paolini, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC located in Haddonfield, New Jersey and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Haddonfield, New Jersey.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Steven 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


Steven Paolini

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) ACITO & PAOLINI POSITION: Partner NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 10/01/2007 ADDRESS: 35 Kings Highway, Haddonfield NJ 08033, United States DESCRIPTION: This is a DBA used for marketing 2) ALERA GROUP POSITION: Associate NATURE: Corporation INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 01/20/2022 ADDRESS: 3 Parkway North, suite 500, Deerfield IL 60035, United States DESCRIPTION: continue to service existing and new clients across multiple business lines 3) THE ASCENT GROUP POSITION: associate NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 01/20/2020 ADDRESS: 5029 Corporate Woods, Suite 200, Virginia Beach VA 23462, United States DESCRIPTION: provide investment advice to clients in return for an advisor fee 4) HOLY CROSS PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Corporation INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 05/01/2018 ADDRESS: Route 130, Delran NJ 08075, United States DESCRIPTION: Founding Board Member and current member of the Board and Student Life Chairperson 5) FIXED INSURANCE MULTIPLE CARRIERS POSITION: Broker NATURE: Corporation INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 50 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 50 START DATE: 05/20/2007 ADDRESS: 35 Kings Highway, Haddonfield NJ 08033, United States DESCRIPTION: utilize this business relationship to offer fixed and index annuity outlets to my clients as well as life insurance both term and iul 6) 2520 WESLEY AVENUE POSITION: Owner NATURE: Second Home INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 05/01/2022 ADDRESS: 2520 Wesley Avenue, Ocean City NJ 08226, United States DESCRIPTION: This is the address/location of my second Home beach house

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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 20, 2021 - Present

THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 35 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
RIA
CRD#: 314424
Haddonfield, NJ
Current

August 23, 2024 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 35 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
Haddonfield, NJ
Past

February 2, 2023 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Haddonfield, NJ
Past

January 4, 2017 - November 16, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
HADDONFIELD, NJ
Past

June 30, 2006 - February 1, 2023

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
HADDONFIELD, NJ
Past

April 7, 2005 - June 30, 2006

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14646
HADDONFIELD, NJ
Past

April 21, 2003 - April 20, 2005

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 30, 1998 - February 28, 2003

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, 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".
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
Delaware
(8/23/2024)
RR
Florida
(8/23/2024)
RR
Maryland
(8/23/2024)
IAR
New Jersey
(5/20/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(8/23/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/23/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(8/23/2024)
RR
Texas
(8/23/2024)
RR
Virginia
(7/22/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/29/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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

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Company Information


THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 314424Haddonfield, NJ 08033

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