Clients
Ast Investment Services serves 1 clients. The average client has about $91.5 billion with the firm.
- Investment companies1 clients100%
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| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | Share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment companies | 1 | $91,470,712,627 | 100.0% | $91.47B |
| Total | 1 | $91,470,712,627 | 100% | $91.47B |
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $91,470,712,627
- Share
- 100.0%
- Avg. per client
- $91.47B
Total
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $91,470,712,627
- Share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $91.47B
What it does
Ast Investment Services provides portfolio management for investment companies and selecting other managers. It is paid through a percentage of assets.
Ast Investment Services advises no private funds.
100.0% of assets ($91.47B across 19 accounts) are managed with discretion. 0% of clients are outside the U.S., and 0 clients received advice without assets under management last fiscal year.
Custodians
Ast Investment Services does not have custody of client assets.
- All other custodians$91.47B100%
Ownership and leadership
The Prudential Insurance Company of America owns 75% or more of Ast Investment Services, and Benjamin Jessen is its CEO.
- Owns 75% or more of Ast Investment Services, Inc.
The Prudential Insurance Company of America
Control person · since December 2022
- Owns 75% or more of The Prudential Insurance Company of America
Prudential Financial, Inc.
Control person · since March 2015
Leadership
- Benjamin JessenChief Executive Officer
- Patricia FlynnChief Compliance Officer
- Scott BenjaminDirector, Board of Directors
- Claudia DigiacomoChief Legal Officer
- Scott GaulDirector, Board of Directors
- Robert KutylaController
- Frank PapasavasTreasurer
Staff
- 42 employees
- 9 in advisory functions
- 4 broker-dealer reps
Fees
Ast Investment Services is paid through a percentage of assets under management.
Ast Investment Services’ fee rates are not included in this profile. Find its brochure on the SEC’s site.
Offices and registrations
Besides its headquarters, Ast Investment Services has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses across 2 states.
Connecticut · 1 listed address
- One Corporate Drive, SheltonHQ
New Jersey · 1 listed address
- 655 Broad Street, Newark
Registration details
- Legal name
- Ast Investment Services, Inc.
- Headquarters
- One Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
- Phone
- 18002251852
- Website
- Not reported
- SEC file
- 801-40532
- Structure
- Connecticut corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
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Common questions
How many clients does Ast Investment Services have?
Ast Investment Services has 1 clients and manages $91.5 billion for them, as of September 2026.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 25 September 2026
What services does Ast Investment Services offer?
Ast Investment Services provides portfolio management for investment companies and selecting other managers.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How many financial advisors does Ast Investment Services have?
Ast Investment Services has 0 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 42 employees, and 9 perform investment advisory functions. 4 are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 0 are licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Ast Investment Services?
Ast Investment Services is owned through a holding company by Prudential Financial, Inc. Its direct owner is the Prudential Insurance Company of America (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 25 September 2026
How does Ast Investment Services get paid?
Ast Investment Services is paid through a percentage of assets under management. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file