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Brett Ritter

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES
CINCINNATI, OH 45202
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CRD#: 4862554
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Professional summary

Brett Ritter, who also goes by Brett R Ritter, Brett Reese Ritter, is a registered financial professional currently at MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Brett is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Brett has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Brett R Ritter | Brett Reese Ritter

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 24, 2024 - Present

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 191 Rosa Parks, Cincinnati, OH 45202
RIA
BD
CRD#: 36451
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

May 22, 2020 - May 13, 2024

SCHRODER FUND ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 24129
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 1, 2019 - April 16, 2020

WEITZ SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17673
OMAHA, NE
Past

December 9, 2015 - April 1, 2019

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452
OMAHA, NE
Past

May 6, 2015 - November 6, 2015

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
OMAHA, NE
Past

March 28, 2013 - March 20, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

November 13, 2009 - March 18, 2013

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
IRVINE, CA
Past

October 10, 2008 - August 25, 2009

CPS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41243
IRVINE, CA
Past

February 7, 2007 - December 31, 2007

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

December 3, 2004 - July 5, 2005

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI

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
Nebraska
(6/24/2024)
RR
Ohio
(6/25/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/18/2005
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: 9/3/2014
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 12/2/2004
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

MA
MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC
AAG SECURITIES, INC. | MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC | GREAT AMERICAN ADVISORS, LLC | GREAT AMERICAN ADVISORS, INC. | GREAT AMERICAN ADVISORS LLC | GAA INSURANCE AGENCY

CRD#: 36451 / SEC#: 801-68927, 8-47309

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/31/2012 Terminated)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2008 Terminated)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/27/2023 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2008 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/29/2018 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2023 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2008 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2008 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/21/2008 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2008 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/24/2008 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/14/2018 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/17/2008 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/4/2023 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2008 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2023 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2008 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/12/2011 Approved)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/30/2008 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/27/2023 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/1/2023 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/27/2023 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2008 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/27/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2008 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
191 Rosa Parks 12th Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Mailing Address
191 Rosa Parks 12th Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone number
(513) 361-9525
Established
Ohio since 06/24/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
12

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
MASSMUTUAL ASCEND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYOWNER
HIGGINS, THOMAS PETERAML OFFICER2689801
KRAMER, SCOTT ALANVP, CO-CCO, AML OFFICER, AND CISO4941092
NERONE, PETER JAMESPRESIDENT/CEO/CCO/AML OFFICER/GP/MP/CT1953641
PURDON, ATHENA MARIETREASURER/FIN OP3262378

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Company Information

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 36451Cincinnati, OH 45202

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