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Founded on working together 

MISSION DRIVEN

$2B

Assets under management,
starting with $27M in 2001 
(as of 3/28/24)

Now in

44 States

Headquartered in
Dublin Bridge Park, Dublin, Ohio
(as of 3/28/24)
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BEST IN-STATE Wealth Management Teams

2023

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FOUNDING STORY

Ascend Advisory Group was built upon the belief that planning should be about stewardship. 

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Prior to starting Ascend Advisory, Tony Reilly played a pivotal role in restructuring Diamond Hill, a now publicly traded asset manager, with $27B+ in assets (as of 6/24/24), named after his favorite mountain in Connemara National Park in Ireland. 

 

In 2001, Tony decided to pursue his desire to work closely with individuals, small business owners, and closely held businesses and started Ascend. Under Tony's leadership as CEO, the company welcomed new advisors who shared the vision for investing in the next generation. 

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Though the company has grown, all remain steadfast and true to the mission of helping clients ask the right questions and understand the nuances of their options.

 

Ascend's goal is to ensure the mission for each client’s dollar is achieved.

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Investments & Planning

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Jason Daron

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Financial Advisor

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Kevin Kull

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Financial Advisor​

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Maria Grandominico

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Financial Advisor

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Jodi Powers

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Financial Advisor

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Mathew Kovach

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Investment Analyst

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Brad Shook

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Financial Advisor

Client Experience & Operations 

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Lucas Evanovich

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Registered Client

Associate​

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Sherri Kirkbride

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Client

Associate​

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Samantha Mooney

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Marketing Director

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Archana Springer

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Senior Registered Client Associate

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Sally Fields

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Senior Client Associate,
Team Lead

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Shelby McQuigg

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Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

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Clair Reich

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Registered Account Administrator

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Dawn Spaulding

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Senior Client Associate

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Penny Hopper

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Senior Client

Associate​

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Jackie McNeely

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Director of Compliance & Supervision

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Alex Shields

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Registered Client Associate

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Lynne Walter

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Receptionist, Client Associate

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