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Richard J. Smith

ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES
Newton, MA 02459
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CRD#: 5021138
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Professional summary

Richard J Smith is a registered financial professional currently at ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC located in Newton, Massachusetts.

Richard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Richard has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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None

Experience

Current

November 13, 2008 - Present

ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 95 Wells Avenue Suite 160, Newton, MA 02459
BD
CRD#: 36478
Newton, MA
Past

August 27, 2007 - June 23, 2008

MMC SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 103846
NORWOOD, MA
Past

October 11, 2005 - May 25, 2006

STATE STREET RESEARCH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17580
BOSTON, MA

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.

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RR
Massachusetts
(11/13/2008)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/20/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/4/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 10/10/2005
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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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#: 36478Newton, MA 02459

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