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Michael John Moss Jr.

Investment Adviser Representative at THE Ascent Group, LLC

Aldie, VACRD #6109175Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
14 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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Michael John Moss is an investment adviser representative with The Ascent Group, LLC in Aldie, VA, where they have been registered since 2021. They have worked in the securities industry since 2012 and were previously registered with Ameritas Advisory Services. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 24 (general securities principal). They are registered to provide investment advice in Virginia.

Office

192 Ballard Court, Suite 400
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Advisors at this office: 8

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Virginia
Broker:
1 state or territory

Virginia

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 12/14/2013
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 10/25/2012
Series 24
General Securities Principal Examination
Passed 5/2/2013

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Alera Securities LLCCurrent
11/13/2025 – Aldie, VA
THE Ascent Group, LLCCurrent
5/13/2021 – Virginia Beach, VA
Ameritas Advisory Services
4/13/2021 – 5/10/2021Virginia Beach, VA
Ameritas Advisory Services
1/14/2014 – 4/2/2021Aldie, VA

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Ameritas Investment Corp.
    Sep 2012 – Jan 2023Lincoln, NE
  2. Ameritas LIFE Insurance Corp
    Feb 2012 – Mar 2021Bethesda, MD
  3. THE Ascent Group, LLC
    May 2021 – no end date reportedAldie, VA
  4. Triad Advisors
    Feb 2023 – Aug 2024Norcross, GA
  5. Osaic Wealth, Inc.
    Aug 2024 – no end date reportedVirginia Beach, VA
  6. Alera Group, Inc.
    Oct 2024 – no end date reportedDeerfield, IL
  7. THE Ascent Group, LLC
    May 2021 – Apr 2025Aldie, VA

Official records & sources

Data as of May 30, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About THE Ascent Group, LLC

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
Firm account minimum
$5,000
Estimated blended rate
0.0175

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

InsuranceRisk Management

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Firm assets under management

$1B–$5B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
19
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
6
Main office:
Virginia Beach, VA
SEC file number:
801-121182

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of March 30, 2026

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