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Ricky Graves

ASCENDOR WEALTH
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
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CRD#: 5395117
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Professional summary


Ricky Graves, CFP®, who also goes by Ricky Edward Graves, is a registered financial advisor currently at ASCENDOR WEALTH, LLC located in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Ricky is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Ricky has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ricky Edward Graves

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Lord and Graves, Inc. Not Investment Related Holding Company Shareholder/President 12/2019 APPROXIMATELY 1 APPROXIMATELY 1 OR LESS SICARIUS, LLC NON-INVESTMENT RELATED 5700 OLEANDER, WILMINGTON, NC RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGER/MEMBER 07/2013 APPROXIMATELY 5 APPROXIMATELY 2 OR LESS LANDLORD WGAP, LLC NON-INVESTMENT RELATED 5700 OLEANDER, WILMINGTON, NC RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGER/MEMBER 01/2005 APPROXIMATELY 5 APPROXIMATELY 1 OR LESS LANDLORD GRAVES MAY, PLLC NON-INVESTMENT RELATED 5700 OLEANDER, WILMINGTON, NC ATTORNEY Manager/Member 07/2013 APPROXIMATELY 150-160 APPROXIMATELY 80-100 LEGAL DORMIE, LLC NOT INVESTMENT RELATED 5700 OLEANDER, WILMINGTON, NC MANAGER/MEMBER, 9/2018 APPROXIMATELY 1 APPROXIMATELY 1 OR LESS CG SOLUTIONS NC, LLC, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED 5700 OLEANDER, WILMINGTON, NC MANAGER 11/2018 APPROXIMATELY 1 APPROXIMATELY 1 OR LESS DELIA MANAGEMENT, INC. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED 5700 OLEANDER, WILMINGTON, NC SHAREHOLDER/PRESIDENT 12/ 2019 APPROXIMATELY 1 APPROXIMATELY 1 OR LESS WISDOMCREST, INC. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED 5700 OLEANDER, WILMINGTON, NC SHAREHOLDER/PRESIDENT 6/2020 APPROXIMATELY 1 APPROXIMATELY 1 OR LESS Parlay Holdings, LLC NOT INVESTMENT RELATED 5700 OLEANDER, WILMINGTON, NC MANAGER/MEMBER, 9/2022 APPROXIMATELY 1 APPROXIMATELY 1 OR LESS

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Ricky Graves's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
CFP®

Experience


Current

February 20, 2009 - Present

ASCENDOR WEALTH, LLC

Office #1: 5700 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
RIA
CRD#: 148969
WILMINGTON, NC
Past

October 24, 2007 - April 13, 2009

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

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CRD#: 13686
WILMINGTON, NC

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".
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ASCENDOR WEALTH, LLC
ASCENDOR ALLIANCE, LLC | ASCENDOR WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 148969 / SEC#: 801-133828

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/3/2025 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/6/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/21/2025 Terminated)

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
North Carolina
(2/20/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/30/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ASCENDOR WEALTH, LLC
ASCENDOR ALLIANCE, LLC | ASCENDOR WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 148969 / SEC#: 801-133828

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/3/2025 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/6/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/21/2025 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
5700 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
Mailing Address
Phone number
(910) 790-0122
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ASCENDOR WEALTH, LLC ADV 2A & 2B (9/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts370
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 116,824,613

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/07/2024
Cover Page
09/22/2023
12/22/2022

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Company Information


ASCENDOR WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 148969Wilmington, NC 28403

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