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Derrick Michael Girard

Derrick M. Girard

ASCENT ADVISORS
MANKATO, MN 56001
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CRD#: 4914175
Derrick Michael Girard

Professional summary

Derrick Michael Girard, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by Derrick Michael Girard, is a registered financial advisor currently at ASCENT ADVISORS located in Mankato, Minnesota.

Derrick is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Derrick has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Derrick Michael Girard

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2008

Experience

Current

December 19, 2025 - Present

ASCENT ADVISORS

Office #1: 1600 Madison Avenue Suite 103, Mankato, MN 56001
RIA
CRD#: 335353
MANKATO, MN
Past

February 11, 2019 - June 13, 2019

SCF INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 123608
NORTHFIELD, MN
Past

February 11, 2019 - June 13, 2019

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47275
NORTHFIELD, MN
Past

November 1, 2017 - January 17, 2019

SB ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 154680
Prior Lake, MN
Past

November 1, 2017 - January 17, 2019

IFS SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 40375
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 28, 2014 - November 3, 2017

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16443
BISMARCK, ND
Past

August 28, 2014 - November 3, 2017

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16443
BISMARCK, ND
Past

December 12, 2013 - July 16, 2014

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past

January 25, 2012 - July 16, 2014

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past

January 28, 2011 - December 31, 2011

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST PAUL, MN
Past

January 28, 2011 - December 31, 2011

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 22589
ST PAUL, MN
Past

April 9, 2007 - August 5, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 15, 2005 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 15, 2005 - December 3, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Minnesota
(12/19/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/25/2005
Uniform Combined 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: 5/2/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 4/18/2011
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

AA
ASCENT ADVISORS
ASCENT ADVISORS | ASCENT FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | ASCENT FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ASCENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 335353 / SEC#: 801-134543

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2025 120-Day Approval)
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Contact information

Main Address
1600 Madison Avenue Suite 103, Mankato, MN 56001
Mailing Address
Phone number
(952) 444-3100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - ASCENT ADVISORS (9/11/2025)
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ASCENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 335353Mankato, MN 56001

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