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Craig M. Stanley
THE ASCENT GROUP
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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CRD#: 5325378
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Professional summary
Craig Matthew Stanley, who also goes by Craig Stanley, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Craig has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Craig Stanley
Other business activities
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1) ALERA GROUP, INC POSITION: Lead partner NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 130 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 01/02/2023 ADDRESS: 3 Parkway N, Suite 500, Deerfield IL 60015, United States DESCRIPTION: As an associate with Alera Group, Inc., I will continue to operate as I do today with my clients. I will continue to act as a RR, IAR, and insurance agent as applicable to continue serving my existing clients as well as new clients. 2) THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC POSITION: IAR NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 05/15/2021 ADDRESS: 192 Ballard Court, Suite 400, Virginia Beach VA 23462, United States DESCRIPTION: As an investment advisor representative, I will provide investment advice in return for an advisory fee. 3) BALLARD SUMMIT, LLC POS: member NATURE: Purchase of Building for our company. The building is being purchased as our lease is expiring. We need more space and owning this building is a chance to continue to operate and build value. I will receive no compensation but hope to profit by building equity. The other members of Ballard Summit LLC are close friends and family. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 09/01/2022 ADDY: Virginia Beach VA 23462 4) FIXED INSURANCE POSITION: Agent NATURE: Insurance Agency Sale of Fixed Insurance Products INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 30 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 30 START DATE: 01/02/1990 ADDRESS: 192 Ballard Court, Suite 400, Virginia Beach VA 23462, United States DESCRIPTION: Sales 5) SUMMIT GROUP 401(K) POS: Lead Partner NATURE: DBA for 401(k) business/retirement plans INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HRS: 140 SECURITIES TRADING HRS: 130 START DATE: 1/1/12 ADDY: Virginia Beach VA 23462 DESCRIPT: Retirement Plan advisor/consulting providing fiduciary services, investment oversight, plan design, fiduciary governance, fee benchmarking, and employee education/advice. These services are provided as part of my employment agreement with Alera Group, LLC 6)SUMMIT GROUP OF VIRGINIA POSITION: Lead Partner NATURE: DBA - My agency sold its assets to Alera Group, inc. I am employed by Alera Group, Inc and am doing business under that name INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 140 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 140 START DATE: 01/02/2023 ADDRESS: 192 Ballard Court, Suite 400, Virginia Beach VA 23462, United States DESCRIPTION: As an associate with Alera Group, Inc I will continue to operate as I do today with my clients. I will continue to act as an RR, IAR, and insurance agent as applicable to continue servicing my existing clients as well as new clients. We do business as Summit Group of Virginia 7)Summit Group of Virginia, LLP;Investment related: yes; Virginia Beach, VA 23462; Nature or Structure of Business: Holding Company for stock owned in Alera Group Inc; Position: Owner; Start date: 01/13/23; hours per month: 1; securities trading hours 1; Duties: Shareholder 8) SUMMIT PARTNERS, LLC POS: Member NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HRS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HRS: 1 START DATE: 1/23/19 ADDY: Virginia Beach VA 23462 DESCRIPT: no duties/responsibilities 9) ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS POSITION: IAr NATURE: Alera Investment Advisors is an SEC Registered RIA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 07/15/2023 ADDRESS: 3 Parkway North, suite 500, Deerfield IL 60015, United States DESCRIPTION: As an investment adviser representative I will provide investment advice to clients in return for an advisory fee 10) SGVA HOLDINGS: POS: Owner NATURE: Holding Company for stock owned in Alera Group, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HRS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HRS: 0 START DATE: 1/2/23 ADDY: Virginia Beach VA 23462 DESCRIPTION: Shareholder
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 9, 2021 - Present
THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 192 Ballard Court Suite 400, Virginia Beach, VA 23462RIA
CRD#: 314424
Virginia Beach, VA
Current
July 18, 2023 - Present
ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 5029 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23462RIA
CRD#: 287906
Virginia Beach, VA
Current
August 23, 2024 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
Office #1: 192 Ballard Court Suite 400, Virginia Beach, VA 23462RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
Virginia Beach, VA
Past
February 2, 2023 - August 23, 2024
TRIAD ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 25803
Virginia Beach, VA
Past
May 30, 2008 - June 9, 2021
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 14869
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past
June 6, 2007 - January 24, 2023
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
BD
CRD#: 14869
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
TA
THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC
ALERA GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES | WALSH & NICHOLSON | THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC | SUMMIT GROUP OF VIRGINIA | SUMMIT GROUP 401K CONSULTING | ALERA GROUP WEALTH SERVICES
CRD#: 314424 / SEC#: 801-121182
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/10/2021 Approved)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.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
RR
California(8/23/2024)
RR
Florida(8/23/2024)
RR
Indiana(5/1/2025)
RR
Kansas(8/23/2024)
RR
Missouri(8/23/2024)
RR
North Carolina(8/23/2024)
RR
South Carolina(5/1/2025)
IAR
Virginia(6/9/2021)
RR
Virginia(8/23/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
TA
THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC
ALERA GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES | WALSH & NICHOLSON | THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC | SUMMIT GROUP OF VIRGINIA | SUMMIT GROUP 401K CONSULTING | ALERA GROUP WEALTH SERVICES
CRD#: 314424 / SEC#: 801-121182
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
192 Ballard Court Suite 400, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Mailing Address
Phone number
(757) 499-8300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
25
SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 7,304 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 4,933,296,606 |
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