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Brian Walsh

Brian Walsh

CFP®
THE ASCENT GROUP
Wayne, PA
·CRD# 6267410·13 years experience

Professional Summary

Brian Walsh, CFP®, who also goes by Brian Patrick Walsh, Brian Walsh Jr, Brian Walsh Jr., is a registered financial advisor currently at THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC located in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Brian has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Brian Patrick Walsh, Brian Walsh Jr, Brian Walsh Jr.

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2021

Years of Experience

13 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC·CRD# 314424
RIA
119 W Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA 19087
May 14, 2021 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
BD
Landsdale, PA
August 23, 2024 - May 26, 2026
TRIAD ADVISORS LLC·CRD# 25803
BD
Wayne, PA
February 1, 2023 - August 23, 2024
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 14869
RIA
Wayne, PA
June 9, 2017 - November 5, 2021
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 14869
BD
Wayne, PA
May 4, 2017 - January 27, 2023
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 145
BD
Thomasville, NC
November 20, 2013 - May 1, 2017

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Current Firm

TA
THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC

ACITO & PAOLINI | WALSH & NICHOLSON | VESTED ADVISORS | THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC | SUMMIT GROUP OF VIRGINIA | SUMMIT GROUP 401K CONSULTING | ONE STOP FINANCIAL SERVICES | FINWELL CONNECT | ALERA GROUP WEALTH SERVICES | ALERA GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 314424 / SEC#: 801-121182
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2021 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

192 Ballard Court Suite 400, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Phone Number

(757) 499-8300

# of Employees

44

SEC notice filing (29 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 29 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE FOR THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC (3/30/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

8,449

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,760,597,948

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Other business activities

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1)The Ascent Group,LLC;investment related;5029 Corporate Woods Dr,Ste 200,Virginia Beach,VA 23462;llc;partner;3/12/2021;100 hrs/month;100 hrs during trading;RIA will operate as hybrid RIA 2)Fixed insurance-multiple carriers;investment related;119 W Wayne Ave,Wayne,PA 19087;licensed as an independent insurance agent for the purpose of selling fixed insurance products;broker;5/1/2017;160 hrs/month;160 hrs during trading;sell fixed insurance products 3)Vested Advisors;investment related;480 Pennbrook Pkwy,Lansdale,PA 19446;LLC;owner;8/1/2019;160 hrs/month;160 hrs during trading;financial plan services and investment advice services 4)Walsh & Nicholson Financial Group;investment related;119 W Wayne Ave,Wayne,PA 19098;investment and insurance business,sales-employee;sales-employee;5/1/2017;160 hrs/month;130 hrs during trading;provide financial plan services and investment advice services 5)Cruzen; Investment related: no; 512 Fishers Rd, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010; Nature or Structure of Business: LLC; Position: owner; Start date: 06/14/2024; hours per month: 30; securities trading hours 0; Duties: owner of an app for mobile services

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC

ACITO & PAOLINI | WALSH & NICHOLSON | VESTED ADVISORS | THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC | SUMMIT GROUP OF VIRGINIA | SUMMIT GROUP 401K CONSULTING | ONE STOP FINANCIAL SERVICES | FINWELL CONNECT | ALERA GROUP WEALTH SERVICES | ALERA GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 314424 / SEC#: 801-121182
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (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.
IAR
Pennsylvania
(5/14/2021)
IAR
Texas
(5/14/2021)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jun 2017About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2013About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2017About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Nov 2013About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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