Derrick Girard has been Chief Growth Officer of Ascent Advisors since December 2025, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 10% and 25% of it.
Ascent Advisors LLC is a Mankato, MN firm with $111M under management, 171 clients and 8 advisers across 2 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
Derrick Girard is Chief Growth Officer of Ascent Advisors. He provides strategic leadership across the firm's Wealth Management, Insurance, and Business Consulting divisions. He specializes in helping business owners, farm families, and individuals navigate complex financial decisions through integrated planning.
Derrick Girard’s longest registration was 3 years at Investment Centers of America, Inc. (2014–2017). Before joining Ascent Advisors in 2025, Derrick Girard was registered through SCF Investment Advisors, Inc. and Ifs Advisory, LLC.
- Ascent AdvisorsCurrent– present · under a yearMankato, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 335353
- SCF Investment Advisors, Inc.– · under a yearNorthfield, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 123608
- Ifs Advisory, LLC– · 1 yearPrior Lake, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 154680
- Investment Centers of America, Inc.– · 3 yearsBismarck, ND · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 16443
- Park Avenue Securities LLC– · under a yearBloomington, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 46173
- Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.– · 1 yearMinneapolis, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6363
Professional designations
Listed by Ascent Advisors
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
- National Social Security Advisor (NSSA®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Derrick Girard is registered as an investment adviser representative in Minnesota, since December 2025.
- MinnesotaSince 19 December 2025
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 18 April 2011 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 25 May 2005 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 2 May 2005 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- CRD
- 4914175
- Firm
- Ascent Advisors · CRD 335353
- Role
- Chief Growth Officer
- Office
- 1600 MADISON AVENUE, SUITE 103, Mankato, MN 56001
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 2012
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- ascentmn.com
Where does Derrick Girard work?
Derrick Girard has been Chief Growth Officer of Ascent Advisors LLC since December 2025, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Derrick Girard a financial advisor?
Yes. Derrick Girard has a current investment-adviser registration in Minnesota, through Ascent Advisors since December 2025.
How many years of experience does Derrick Girard have?
Derrick Girard has 14 years in the financial industry, since June 2012, across 6 adviser firms.
What exams has Derrick Girard passed?
Derrick Girard has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 66 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in May 2005. FINRA credited Derrick Girard with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Derrick Girard work before Ascent Advisors?
Before Ascent Advisors, Derrick Girard was registered through SCF Investment Advisors, Inc., February 2019 to June 2019; Ifs Advisory, LLC, November 2017 to January 2019; Investment Centers of America, Inc., August 2014 to November 2017; Park Avenue Securities LLC, December 2013 to July 2014; Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., April 2007 to August 2008.
Where is Derrick Girard based?
Derrick Girard’s registered office is in Mankato, MN.
Is Derrick Girard registered with FINRA?
No. Derrick Girard has no current broker registration.
Is Derrick Girard a CFP?
Ascent Advisors lists Derrick Girard with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Source: Derrick Girard, CFP® AIF® NSSA® biography, ascentmn.com
How can I verify Derrick Girard’s record?
Search CRD 4914175 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Derrick Girard’s full registration record.