Colin M. Ragsdale

THE ASCENT GROUP

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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CRD#: 7506920

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.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Colin Michael Ragsdale

Other business activities

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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: 5029 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

RIA

CRD#: 287906

Virginia Beach, VA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Virginia
(3/16/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/19/2022

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC

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

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)

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 Accounts	7,304
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 4,933,296,606

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC

ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/19/2022

Current Firm

THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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THE ASCENT GROUP, LLC

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