# Ascent Wealth Partners, LLC

> Ascent Wealth Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in New Hartford, NY, registered since 2011, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 17, 2026.

- CRD: 158898
- Filed as: ASCENT WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: New Hartford, NY
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: July 17, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/158898
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/ascent-wealth-partners-llc-new-hartford-ny-158898

## Quick answers

**How is Ascent Wealth Partners, LLC compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Ascent Wealth Partners, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management.

**Where is Ascent Wealth Partners, LLC located?**
Ascent Wealth Partners, LLC's principal office is in New Hartford, NY, according to its Form ADV; the August 2026 filing also lists 3 other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F).

**Is Ascent Wealth Partners, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Ascent Wealth Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2011. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 158898.

**How much does Ascent Wealth Partners, LLC manage?**
Ascent Wealth Partners, LLC reports $1,518,044,632 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 17, 2026 (95% discretionary).

**How have Ascent Wealth Partners, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Ascent Wealth Partners, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $896,102,650 in the October 2021 data and $1,518,044,632 in the October 2026 data, up 69%. Total employees: 11 in October 2021 and 17 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Ascent Wealth Partners, LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (778); high net worth individuals (258); pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) (38).

**Which custodians does Ascent Wealth Partners, LLC use?**
Ascent Wealth Partners, LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Ascent Wealth Partners, LLC report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/158898

**Does Ascent Wealth Partners, LLC state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 12, 2026 says: "Ascent offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses and retirement plans. Ascent generally does not impose a minimum relationship size."

**What changed in Ascent Wealth Partners, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the August 2026 filing data: Registered or notice-filed in CT, LA.

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 12, 2026)

- Account minimum: None

> Ascent offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses and retirement plans. Ascent generally does not impose a minimum relationship size.

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $1,518,044,632
- Discretionary: $1,437,583,054
- Non-discretionary: $80,461,578

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 778 | $337,020,389 |
| High net worth individuals | 258 | $981,235,719 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 38 | $130,569,966 |
| Charitable organizations | 6 | $21,839,650 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 16 | $47,378,908 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients
- Pension consulting services

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2011 (15 years)
- Employees: 17 total, 15 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F), as of the August 2026 filing
- Charlotte, NC
- Elmira, NY
- Saratoga Springs, NY

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- ascentwealthpartners.com
- LinkedIn @ascent-wealth-partners-llc

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $896,102,650 | 11 | March 17, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $1,063,457,261 | 12 | April 25, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $958,544,294 | 13 | March 24, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $1,114,192,889 | 13 | March 12, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $1,322,466,782 | 14 | January 29, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $1,518,044,632 | 17 | July 17, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $896,102,650 in the October 2021 data and $1,518,044,632 in the October 2026 data, up 69%.
Total employees: 11 in October 2021 and 17 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### August 2026
- Registered or notice-filed in CT, LA.

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 10 to 15.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $1,322,466,782 to $1,518,044,632 (+15%).
- Added an office in Charlotte, NC.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Ascent Wealth Partners, LLC (CRD 158898): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.