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Ascension Capital Advisors, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$663,635,738

Clients

207

56% high-net worth

Advisors

7

of 10 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

30

Very Low

Average account size

$3,205,970

About

Ascension Capital Advisors manages roughly $938 million with a compact team and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning and consulting services, and it coordinates implementation through third‑party money managers and separate account managers when applicable.

Investment advice is tailored to each client’s risk capacity and objectives and typically emphasizes fixed‑income securities, mutual funds, ETFs and interval funds, with individual stocks purchased only on request. The firm maintains defensive cash positions as needed, uses sub‑advisors or TPMMs for portions of portfolios, provides quarterly written performance reports to clients, and discloses that the use of margin (borrowing) in accounts will increase account market value for fee calculation purposes.

What distinguishes Ascension from many peers is its regular delivery of organized educational programs—including Financial Wellness workshops for plan sponsors and participants—offered on a fixed‑fee basis ($250–$2,000), alongside retirement plan participant education. The brochure also highlights work with private placements for accredited/qualified investors, use of interval funds and exposure to exchange‑traded products tied to digital currencies, and an active model of delegating portions of client assets to third‑party managers, each of which are less common among similarly sized advisory teams.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fixed fees generally range from $2,500 to $10,000, negotiable based on complexity; workshops and educational services fees range from $250 to $2,000 per engagement.

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% annually $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.80% annually $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.65% annually $5,000,001+: 0.50% annually

Commissions

Clients may purchase securities and insurance products through certain representatives on a commission basis; commissions vary and are charged by broker-dealer or insurance carriers.

Main office location

Ascension Capital Advisors, Inc.

4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 1150

Houston TX 77056, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

California · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Paul T

Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

Ascension Capital Advisors, Inc.

Paul Thompson is a financial advisor with Ascension Capital Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Ascension since 1997 and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2010 to 2019. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a trustee for the Lorraine and Jeannette Clift George Charitable Foundation and is involved in a family partnership with interests in general securities and oil and gas. Ascension Capital Advisors serves individuals and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans, charities, and small businesses, offering discretionary portfolio and investment management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm manages approximately $634 million in assets and employs a portfolio approach that emphasizes fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and interval funds, with the use of third-party money managers and occasional margin borrowing.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jordan M

Series 65

Houston, TX

Ascension Capital Advisors, Inc.

Jordan Mathews is a financial advisor at Ascension Capital Advisors, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Ascension since 2016, following four years at Sage Harbor Advisors. Mathews serves as vice president and investment committee member of the D. Truitt and Lorna Davis Foundation, a charitable organization focused on early childhood education. Ascension Capital Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charities, and small businesses, providing discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm manages approximately $634 million in assets, emphasizing fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and interval funds, and offers consulting on private placements for accredited investors.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Emily W

CFP®, Series 66

Houston, TX

Ascension Capital Advisors, Inc.

Emily Walls is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ascension Capital Advisors, Inc. She previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she has experience with HomePlate Peanut Butter, indicating involvement in entrepreneurial activity. Ascension Capital Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charities, and small businesses, offering portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm manages approximately $634 million in assets and utilizes a portfolio approach that includes fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and interval funds, with the use of third-party money managers and less-liquid investment vehicles.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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David B

Series 65

Houston, TX

Ascension Capital Advisors, Inc.

David Belding is a financial advisor at Ascension Capital Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX, holding a Series 65 designation with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ascension Capital Advisors since 2016 and has been involved with SAGE HARBOR ADVISORS, INC. (formerly Belding Financial Resources, Inc.) since 1997. Ascension Capital Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charities, and small businesses, offering discretionary portfolio and investment management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm manages approximately $634 million in assets and utilizes a portfolio approach that emphasizes fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and interval funds, incorporating third-party money managers and private placement consulting for qualified investors.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Paul T

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Houston, TX

Ascension Capital Advisors, Inc.

Paul Thompson Jr. is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ascension Capital Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX. He has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2016 and has been with Ascension Capital Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of the Texas Center for the Missing and the D. Truitt and Lorna Davis Foundation, and he is president of Infinity Ice, LLC, a commercial ice vending business. Ascension Capital Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charities, and small businesses, providing discretionary portfolio and investment management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm manages approximately $634 million in assets and emphasizes fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and interval funds, with selective use of individual stocks and third-party money managers.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jon M

CFP®, Series 66

Houston, TX

Ascension Capital Advisors, Inc.

Jon Moores III is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ascension Capital Advisors, Inc. and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Ozanne Financial Services, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Private Client Services. Ascension Capital Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charities, and small businesses with discretionary portfolio and investment management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm manages approximately $634 million in assets and utilizes a portfolio approach focused on fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and interval funds, while also providing access to third-party money managers and private placement consulting.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeffrey F

CFP®, Series 63

Houston, TX

Ascension Capital Advisors, Inc.

Jeffrey Farley is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ascension Capital Advisors, Inc. in Houston, TX. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. for 13 years and has held roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Ascension Capital Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charities, and small businesses, providing discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and interval funds, with selective use of individual stocks and third-party money managers.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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