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Robert C. Zerbe

ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES
Greensboro, NC 27409
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CRD#: 4889907
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Professional summary


Robert Carl Zerbe is a registered financial professional currently at ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC located in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Robert is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Robert has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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No

Aliases


None

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: 101 Centreport Drive Suite 250, Greensboro, NC 27409
BD
CRD#: 36478
Greensboro, NC
Past

February 18, 2023 - September 6, 2023

NEWPORT GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29722
LAKE MARY, FL
Past

April 22, 2016 - November 1, 2021

NEWPORT GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29722
LAKE MARY, FL
Past

July 11, 2006 - April 26, 2016

CLARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43803
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

May 12, 2005 - July 6, 2006

HARRIS WILLIAMS PRIMARY FUND PLACEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 131452
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 16, 2004 - January 5, 2005

TBG FINANCIAL

BD
CRD#: 26984
LOS ANGELES, CA

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

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Alabama
(7/9/2023)
RR
California
(7/9/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(7/9/2023)
RR
Delaware
(7/9/2023)
RR
Georgia
(8/20/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(1/13/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(7/9/2023)
RR
New York
(7/9/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(9/6/2023)
RR
Ohio
(7/10/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/6/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(8/22/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/15/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 36478Greensboro, NC 27409

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