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Michael Leonard

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CRD#: 6339818
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Michael Leonard

Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Michael Leonard, who also goes by Michael Francis Leonard, Michael Leonard, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2014. Michael had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Aliases

Michael Francis Leonard | Michael Leonard

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

July 10, 2025 - September 2, 2026

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120632
Folsom, CA
Past

June 25, 2025 - September 2, 2026

ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36478
NEEDHAM, MA
Past

February 23, 2023 - May 28, 2025

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142373
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

February 7, 2023 - May 28, 2025

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

August 5, 2019 - January 13, 2023

ADP BROKER-DEALER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37693
ROSELAND, NJ
Past

July 10, 2014 - August 6, 2019

PAYCHEX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 39733
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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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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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
PR
Series 65
Status Unavailable
Passed: 2/22/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
PR
Series 63
Status Unavailable
Passed: 8/2/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 6
Status Unavailable
Passed: 7/10/2014
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

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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
140 Kendrick Street Building C Floor 3 Suite C320, Needham, MA 02494
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 454-6400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
48

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 (8/17/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts10
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 12,973,029,698

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/21/2026
Cover Page
Report
07/29/2024
Cover Page
Report
01/30/2024
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 120632

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