Brad R. Traynor

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS

Appleton, WI

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CRD#: 5912784

Professional summary

Brad Richard Traynor, who also goes by Bradley Richard Traynor, is a registered financial advisor currently at ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Brad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Brad has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Bradley Richard Traynor

Other business activities

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In addition to association with the member firm, the individual is employed with the firm's parent company, Newport Group Inc., an Ascensus company, and is an affiliate of the member firm. As part of the individuals job responsibilities, the individual may also offer insurance products through the firm or its affiliates.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 7, 2023 - Present

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 120632

Appleton, WI

Past

November 25, 2020 - April 4, 2023

NEWPORT GROUP CONSULTING, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 140944

Appleton, WI

Past

September 3, 2013 - November 26, 2018

EMPLOYER RETIREMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 153254

Appleton, WI

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".

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | UPROMISE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 120632 / SEC#: 801-61492

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/27/2002 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Massachusetts
(6/7/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/28/2010

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | UPROMISE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 120632 / SEC#: 801-61492

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/27/2002 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

95 Wells Avenue Suite 160, Newton, MA 02459

Mailing Address

Phone number

(617) 454-6400

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 (10/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	43
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 11,649,896,048

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
07/29/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/30/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/26/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Brad R. Traynor

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Brad Richard Traynor's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

NEWPORT GROUP CONSULTING, LLC

EMPLOYER RETIREMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/28/2010

Current Firm

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

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