Straight answers about where your money is held, how we work, and how to verify us.
Your assets are held in your name at Interactive Brokers, an independent qualified custodian. Ascent never takes possession of client funds or securities.
No. Ascent's authority is limited to managing investments within your Investment Policy Statement and deducting the advisory fee you authorize in your agreement. Each fee deduction is accompanied by a written invoice.
At any time, directly at Interactive Brokers through the Client Login on this site. Statements and trade confirmations come straight from Interactive Brokers, independent of Ascent.
Your assets remain in your name at Interactive Brokers regardless of what happens to the adviser. Ascent also maintains a written business continuity plan.
We do not sell your information or share it for marketing. Access is limited to people with a business need, and our systems use encryption and multi-factor authentication. Read our Privacy Policy.
Fee-only: a single advisory fee based on assets under management, billed quarterly in arrears and deducted from your account. No commissions, no product sales, and no referral fees. Full details are in our Form ADV Part 2A.
Physicians, dentists, and other healthcare professionals, healthcare executives, and their families. We also advise medical and dental practices on their 401(k) plans.
No. For investment management clients, financial planning is included.
We provide tax-aware planning and coordinate with your CPA and attorney. We do not provide legal advice or prepare tax returns.
Either party may end the agreement with 30 days' written notice. Fees are prorated to the end date, with no termination fee.
Search firm CRD number 341797 at adviserinfo.sec.gov, or contact the New Jersey Bureau of Securities at 1-866-I-INVEST (within New Jersey) or 973-504-3600, or visit NJSecurities.gov.
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