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Ryan T. Franken

ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES
Dresher, PA 19025
CRD#: 5025615
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Ryan Timothy FrankenASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES

Professional summary


Ryan Timothy Franken, who also goes by Ryan T Franken, Ryan Timothy Franken, Ryan Franken, is a registered financial professional currently at ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC located in Dresher, Pennsylvania.

Ryan is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Ryan has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ryan T Franken | Ryan Timothy Franken | Ryan Franken

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 17, 2026 - Present

ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 200 Dryden Road 4th Floor, Dresher, PA 19025
BD
CRD#: 36478
Dresher, PA
Past

December 16, 2021 - May 15, 2026

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 32205
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Past

December 19, 2019 - December 31, 2020

MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38030
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Past

April 27, 2018 - November 11, 2019

LORD ABBETT DISTRIBUTOR LLC

BD
CRD#: 530
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

January 4, 2017 - April 23, 2018

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
Mahwah, NJ
Past

July 15, 2011 - January 4, 2017

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 32205
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 26, 2006 - June 15, 2011

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
DOWNERS GROVE, IL

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
New Jersey
(6/17/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/6/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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)


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 BARRYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1286735
KAPLAN, ROBERT BARRYSECRETARY1286735
SHANNON, MICHAEL DOUGLASSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT1314743

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Company Information


ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 36478Dresher, PA 19025

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