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The Ascent Group, LLC

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Client assets under management

$3,537,429,085

Clients

4,177

21% high-net worth

Advisors

15

of 44 employees

Firm type

Multi Team

Clients per advisor

278

Very High

Average account size

$846,883

About

The Ascent Group, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high net worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm reports approximately $4.76 billion in assets under management and serves about 4,177 clients through a 15-advisor team.

TAG combines discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with advisor-created model portfolios and firm-managed model solutions, and also uses third‑party Independent Managers. It offers digital delivery through the Schwab Intelligent Portfolios program (SIPP), custom and direct indexing strategies, and access to alternative investments via the CAIS platform, with ongoing monitoring and periodic account reviews.

The firm is notable for a high client-to-advisor ratio—more than 200 clients per advisor—which is uncommon among multi-team firms and may affect the scale and delivery of advisor attention. TAG also makes use of model and platform-based offerings that can include hypothetical or model performance disclosures (for example, SIPP and firm-managed models) and operates within the Alera Group structure with affiliated relationships (including AssetMark and DPL) that expand product access but are disclosed as potential conflicts of interest.

Client services

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

Expertise

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy Business succession planning

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees range from $250 to $25,000 for financial planning and consulting services

Percentage

$0+: Up to 1.75% annually, depending on portfolio size and services $0+: Up to 1.50% annually for retirement plan consulting, depending on assets advised

Commissions

Certain supervised persons offer commission-based brokerage and insurance products separately

Project-based

Hourly fees range from $150 to $500 depending on service complexity and professional

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: SIPP minimum annual Manager Fee of $100 Fee-only: Fixed fees from $250 to $25,000 for financial planning; hourly fees from $150 to $500

Main office location

The Ascent Group, LLC

192 Ballard Court, Suite 400

Virginia Beach VA 23462, United States

Number of offices

7

Most active in

Alabama · Arizona · California · Colorado · Delaware · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia · Washington · Wisconsin

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Brian W

Series 63, Series 65

Wayne, PA

The Ascent Group, LLC

Brian Walsh is a financial advisor with The Ascent Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Osaic Wealth, Inc., Vested Advisors, LLC, and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. He is also the owner of Cruzen, an LLC developing a mobile services app. The Ascent Group manages approximately $4.93 billion and serves over 3,500 clients through a team of four advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and subadvisory services, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and proprietary model portfolios.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Catherine T

Series 66

Wayne, PA

The Ascent Group, LLC

Catherine Town is a financial advisor at The Ascent Group, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc., Triad Advisors, Ameritas Investment Company, LLC, and Walsh & Nicholson Financial. The Ascent Group manages approximately $4.93 billion and offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and subadvisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including mutual funds, ETFs, model portfolios, and independent managers.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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David S

Series 63, Series 65

Virginia Beach, VA

The Ascent Group, LLC

David Stockmeier is a financial advisor at The Ascent Group, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Triad Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the Old Dominion Athletic Foundation and New Dominion Pictures, a cable television production and distribution company. The Ascent Group is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.93 billion and serves over 3,500 clients through a small team of four advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and subadvisory services, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and specialized solutions.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Mark B

Series 63, Series 65

Virginia Beach, VA

The Ascent Group, LLC

Mark Batzel is an investment advisor with The Ascent Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Osaic Wealth, Inc., Triad Advisors, and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. Batzel is also a partner and owner of Summit Group of Virginia, an investment-related business operating for over 30 years. The Ascent Group manages approximately $4.93 billion and offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and subadvisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and institutions. The firm utilizes a range of investment vehicles and platforms, including custom and proprietary model portfolios.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Brian W

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Wayne, PA

The Ascent Group, LLC

Brian Walsh is a financial advisor with The Ascent Group, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience, including roles at Osaic Wealth, Inc., Triad Advisors, and Ameritas Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, Walsh is involved in public motivational speaking and serves as immediate past president on the board of trustees for the Million Dollar Round Table Foundation. The Ascent Group manages approximately $4.93 billion and serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party platforms.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeffrey S

Series 63, Series 65

Virginia Beach, VA

The Ascent Group, LLC

Jeffrey Silverman is a financial advisor with The Ascent Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Osaic Wealth, Triad Advisors, and Ameritas Life Insurance, among others. He serves on the boards of Achievable Dream Virginia Beach and Scholarship America, organizations focused on educational support for underprivileged students. The Ascent Group is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.93 billion, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and platforms and serves more than 3,500 clients through a team of four advisors.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kevin N

Series 63, Series 65

Wayne, PA

The Ascent Group, LLC

Kevin Nicholson is a financial advisor at The Ascent Group, LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Triad Advisors. Nicholson is also an independent insurance agent licensed to sell fixed insurance products. The Ascent Group is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.93 billion, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and subadvisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, model portfolios, and specialized solutions such as custom indexing and fee-based annuities.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Caitlin W

Series 66

Hillsborough, NJ

The Ascent Group, LLC

Caitlin West is a financial advisor at The Ascent Group, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. West serves as Co-Chair of the Rutgers School of Business Finance Area Advisory Board and as Non-Academic Co-Chair of an advisory board at Rutgers University. The Ascent Group is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.93 billion, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and proprietary model portfolios.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kristopher T

CFP®, Series 66

Wayne, PA

The Ascent Group, LLC

Kristopher Thompson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with four years of industry experience. He is currently with The Ascent Group, LLC and has previously worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc., Triad Advisors, and Key Financial, Inc. Thompson serves as a board member for Legion of Valor, a nonprofit organization that helps injured veterans access specialized sporting equipment and events. The Ascent Group is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.93 billion, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and subadvisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies, including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and proprietary model portfolios.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Steven P

Series 63, Series 65

Haddonfield, NJ

The Ascent Group, LLC

Steven Paolini is an associate at The Ascent Group, LLC with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Triad Advisors. Paolini is also a founding board member and current Student Life Chairperson at Holy Cross Preparatory Academy. The Ascent Group is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.93 billion and serves over 3,500 clients through a team of four advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and subadvisory services, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and specialized solutions.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ashley G

Series 63, Series 65

Virginia Beach, VA

The Ascent Group, LLC

Ashley Galler is an investment advisor representative with The Ascent Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Osaic Wealth, Inc., Triad Advisors, and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., among others. She serves on the investment committees for the United Way of South Hampton Roads and Women United, nonprofit organizations focused on overseeing foundation assets. The Ascent Group manages approximately $4.93 billion and offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and subadvisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes a range of investment vehicles and platforms, including proprietary model portfolios and independent managers, to serve more than 3,500 clients through a team of four advisors.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael M

CFP®, Series 66

Aldie, VA

The Ascent Group, LLC

Michael Moss is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at The Ascent Group, LLC. He has held roles at Ameritas Investment Corp., Triad Advisors, and Alera Group, Inc., among others. Moss also holds leadership positions as President of both The Ascent Group and Alera Investment Advisors and serves as Wealth Platform Leader for Alera Group. The Ascent Group is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.93 billion, providing investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and organizations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and proprietary model portfolios, and operates with a small advisor team serving over 3,500 clients.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Dominick L

Series 66

Wayne, PA

The Ascent Group, LLC

Dominick Leuzzi IV is a financial advisor with The Ascent Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Triad Advisors, and Ameritas Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-founder of a small business, Tea Shirt Company, LLC. The Ascent Group is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.93 billion, serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and proprietary model portfolios.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Darren J

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Hickman, NE

The Ascent Group, LLC

Darren Jarosik is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with The Ascent Group, LLC and Osaic Wealth, having previously worked at Ameritas Investment Corp and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an investment operations manager at Alera Group, Inc., the parent company of The Ascent Group. The Ascent Group manages approximately $4.93 billion and provides a range of investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a multi-team approach and utilizes a variety of investment strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and proprietary model portfolios.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Timothy S

Series 63, Series 65

Wayne, PA

The Ascent Group, LLC

Timothy Seiders is an investment adviser representative at The Ascent Group, LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including OSAIC, Triad Advisors, and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. He also owns One Stop Financial Services, a sole proprietorship providing insurance sales and fixed insurance products. The Ascent Group is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.93 billion and offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pension and profit-sharing plans through a network of advisor representatives and third-party platforms.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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