Christopher A. Tingley

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS

ORCHARD PARK, NY

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CRD#: 3070837

Professional summary

Christopher A Tingley, who also goes by Chris Allen Tingley, Chris Tingley, Christopher Allen Tingley, is a registered financial advisor currently at ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Orchard Park, New York and ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC located in Dresher, Pennsylvania.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Christopher has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Chris Allen Tingley | Chris Tingley | Christopher Allen Tingley

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 12, 2026 - Present

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 120632

ORCHARD PARK, NY

Current

February 10, 2026 - Present

ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 200 Dryden Road, Dresher, PA 19025

CRD#: 36478

Dresher, PA

Past

October 6, 2022 - October 27, 2025

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 142373

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

September 21, 2022 - October 27, 2025

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

CRD#: 7110

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

July 1, 2019 - August 22, 2022

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 32205

HARRISON, NY

Past

March 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 8217

DENVER, CO

Past

June 16, 2014 - February 13, 2018

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

SMITHFIELD, RI

Past

January 28, 2008 - May 27, 2014

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 1137

TAMPA, FL

Past

November 15, 2005 - May 27, 2014

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137

TAMPA, FL

Past

May 31, 2004 - October 20, 2005

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 42803

HOUSTON, TX

Past

March 15, 2002 - January 10, 2003

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

CRD#: 7870

OMAHA, NE

Past

February 6, 2002 - March 6, 2002

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

June 9, 2000 - December 18, 2001

UBS CAPITAL MARKETS L.P.

CRD#: 2692

STAMFORD, CT

Past

March 29, 1999 - June 5, 2000

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

August 14, 1998 - February 18, 1999

NATIONAL CLEARING CORP.

CRD#: 14343

SHERMAN OAKS, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | UPROMISE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 120632 / SEC#: 801-61492

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/27/2002 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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

IAR

Massachusetts
(2/12/2026)

New York
(2/10/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 10/5/2022

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/21/1998

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 55

Date: 6/29/2000

Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/12/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | UPROMISE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 120632 / SEC#: 801-61492

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/27/2002 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

95 Wells Avenue Suite 160, Newton, MA 02459

Mailing Address

Phone number

(617) 454-6400

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 (1/29/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	10
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 12,973,029,698

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
01/21/2026	Cover Page	Report
07/29/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/30/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Christopher A. Tingley

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Christopher A Tingley's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

EDWARD JONES

UBS CAPITAL MARKETS L.P.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

NATIONAL CLEARING CORP.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 10/5/2022

Series 63

Date: 8/21/1998

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 55

Date: 6/29/2000

Series 7

Date: 8/12/1998

FINRA

Current Firm

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

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