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Jay Candelmo

ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES
Newton, MA 02459
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CRD#: 5061577
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Professional summary

Jay Candelmo, who also goes by Jay Christopher Candelmo, is a registered financial professional currently at ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC located in Newton, Massachusetts.

Jay is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Jay has worked at 4 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Aliases

Jay Christopher Candelmo

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 26, 2018 - Present

ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 95 Wells Avenue Suite 160, Newton, MA 02459Office #2: 95 Wells Avenue Suite 160, Newton, MA 02459
BD
CRD#: 36478
Newton, MA
Past

September 16, 2008 - March 10, 2014

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

September 16, 2008 - March 26, 2014

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

February 13, 2006 - July 30, 2007

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/26/2018
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 2/10/2006
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 2/28/2020
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal 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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