Matthew G. Schmitz

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES

Estero, FL

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CRD#: 5553610

Professional summary

Matthew Gordon Schmitz, who also goes by Matt Schmitz, is a registered financial advisor currently at MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC located in Estero, Florida.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Matthew has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Matt Schmitz

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 3, 2020 - Present

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 36451

Estero, FL

Current

June 2, 2020 - Present

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 191 Rosa Parks, Cincinnati, OH 45202

RIA

CRD#: 36451

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

January 10, 2019 - April 15, 2020

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 13941

Ramsey, MN

Past

January 10, 2019 - April 15, 2020

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13941

WAVERLY, IA

Past

April 23, 2018 - December 19, 2018

NEPSIS ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 162340

Ramsey, MN

Past

January 5, 2018 - December 20, 2018

NAVIAN CAPITAL SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 145037

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

August 25, 2016 - December 31, 2017

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 37157

SUMMIT, NJ

Past

February 1, 2011 - November 30, 2015

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 612

GOLDEN VALLEY, MN

Past

July 20, 2010 - January 28, 2011

APW CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 43814

ROCKAWAY, NJ

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.

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

Florida
(7/31/2024)

Minnesota
(6/2/2020)

Ohio
(6/3/2020)

IAR

Ohio
(6/3/2020)

South Dakota
(2/17/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 8/5/2010

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/19/2010

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 36451 / SEC#: 801-68927, 8-47309

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/31/2012 Terminated)

Alabama

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2008 Terminated)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/27/2023 Terminated)

Arkansas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2008 Terminated)

Connecticut

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)

Delaware

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/29/2018 Terminated)

Georgia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2023 Terminated)

Idaho

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2008 Terminated)

Illinois

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2008 Terminated)

Indiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/21/2008 Terminated)

Iowa

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2008 Terminated)

Louisiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/24/2008 Terminated)

Maryland

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/14/2018 Terminated)

Massachusetts

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/17/2008 Terminated)

Michigan

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/4/2023 Terminated)

Mississippi

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)

Montana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)

Nevada

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2008 Terminated)

New Hampshire

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)

New Mexico

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2023 Terminated)

North Dakota

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2008 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/12/2011 Approved)

Oklahoma

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/30/2008 Terminated)

Oregon

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)

Pennsylvania

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/27/2023 Terminated)

Rhode Island

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/1/2023 Terminated)

South Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/27/2023 Terminated)

South Dakota

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)

Tennessee

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2008 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)

Utah

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/27/2023 Terminated)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2008 Terminated)

Washington

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)

West Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)

Wisconsin

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2008 Terminated)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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Contact information

Main Address

191 Rosa Parks 12th Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Mailing Address

191 Rosa Parks 12th Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Phone number

(513) 361-9525

Established

Ohio since 06/24/2021

Firm type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
MASSMUTUAL ASCEND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY	OWNER
HIGGINS, THOMAS PETER	AML OFFICER	2689801
KRAMER, SCOTT ALAN	VP, CO-CCO, AML OFFICER, AND CISO	4941092
NERONE, PETER JAMES	PRESIDENT/CEO/CCO/AML OFFICER/GP/MP/CT	1953641
PURDON, ATHENA MARIE	TREASURER/FIN OP	3262378

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Matthew G. Schmitz

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Matthew Gordon Schmitz's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Matthew Gordon Schmitz's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

NEPSIS ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

NAVIAN CAPITAL SECURITIES LLC

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

APW CAPITAL, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/5/2010

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/19/2010

FINRA

Current Firm

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

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