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Colin M. Ragsdale

THE ASCENT GROUP
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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CRD#: 7506920
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Professional summary

Colin Michael Ragsdale, who also goes by Colin Michael Ragsdale, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Colin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Colin has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Colin Michael Ragsdale

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 16, 2022 - Present

THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 192 Ballard Court Suite 400, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
RIA
CRD#: 314424
Virginia Beach, VA
Current

July 18, 2023 - Present

ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 192 Ballard Court Suite 400, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
RIA
CRD#: 287906
Virginia Beach, VA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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TA
THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC
ALERA GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES | WALSH & NICHOLSON | THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC | SUMMIT GROUP OF VIRGINIA | SUMMIT GROUP 401K CONSULTING | ALERA GROUP WEALTH SERVICES

CRD#: 314424 / SEC#: 801-121182

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/10/2021 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR
Virginia
(3/16/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/19/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

TA
THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC
ALERA GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES | WALSH & NICHOLSON | THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC | SUMMIT GROUP OF VIRGINIA | SUMMIT GROUP 401K CONSULTING | ALERA GROUP WEALTH SERVICES

CRD#: 314424 / SEC#: 801-121182

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/10/2021 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
192 Ballard Court Suite 400, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Mailing Address
Phone number
(757) 499-8300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
25

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE FOR THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts7,304
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,933,296,606

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Company Information

THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 314424Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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