Ascent Group, LLC
The Ascent Group, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA. It manages several billion dollars in wealth and retirement plan assets, serving individuals, high net worth investors, pension/profit-sharing plans, and nonprofit institutions. As an Alera Group company, The Ascent Group has developed its own turnkey asset management platform (TAMP), supporting financial advisors and their clients with customized asset management strategies and scalable pricing. As of mid-2025, the firm employs approximately 25 people, with a focus on both investment and brokerage services. The group primarily serves U.S.-based clients and is integrated within the broader Alera Wealth Services network.
Investment Strategy
The Ascent Group, LLC utilizes a turnkey asset management platform (TAMP) to deliver customized investment strategies for a diverse client base, including individuals, high net worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations. By partnering with asset managers and strategists, they offer solutions tailored to a broad array of client needs. The firm’s philosophy centers on delivering value through compelling asset management and scaled pricing, optimizing portfolio management through technology, strategic asset allocation, and access to specialized investment programs. Their approach is collaborative and consultative, aiming to solve a wide range of investment challenges for clients and advisors within the Alera Wealth Services ecosystem.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (735)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S SPLG | SPDR SERIES TRUST | 3.79% | $107.1M | 1,366,766 | $61.08 | $78.34 | +$9.5M |
I IVW | ISHARES TR | 2.96% | $83.7M | 693,464 | $91.69 | $120.72 | +$3.0M |
D DYNF | BLACKROCK ETF TRUST | 2.65% | $75.1M | 1,267,886 | $49.71 | $59.20 | +$18.5M |
A AAPL | APPLE INC | 2.60% | $73.5M | 288,477 | $213.05 | $254.63 | +$35.8M |
M MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 2.58% | $72.8M | 140,611 | $381.29 | $517.95 | +$18.4M |