Ascension Capital Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
Ascension Capital Advisors reports 240 clients. They include 115 high-net-worth individuals, 92 individual clients, and 27 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 88.7% ($832M across 634 accounts) are managed with discretion; $106M across 36 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 38% | 4% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 48% | 66% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 11% | 26% |
| Charitable organizations | 1% | 2% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 92 | $42.1M | 4.5% | $457K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 115 | $622M | 66.2% | $5.4M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 27 | $248M | 26.5% | $9.2M |
| Charitable organizations | 3 | $20.2M | 2.2% | $6.75M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 3 | $6.28M | 0.7% | $2.09M |
| Total | 240 | $939M | 100% | $3.91M |
- Clients
- 92
- Regulatory AUM
- $42.1M
- AUM share
- 4.5%
- Avg. per client
- $457K
- Clients
- 115
- Regulatory AUM
- $622M
- AUM share
- 66.2%
- Avg. per client
- $5.4M
- Clients
- 27
- Regulatory AUM
- $248M
- AUM share
- 26.5%
- Avg. per client
- $9.2M
- Clients
- 3
- Regulatory AUM
- $20.2M
- AUM share
- 2.2%
- Avg. per client
- $6.75M
- Clients
- 3
- Regulatory AUM
- $6.28M
- AUM share
- 0.7%
- Avg. per client
- $2.09M
Total
- Clients
- 240
- Regulatory AUM
- $939M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $3.91M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 51–100
Ascension Capital Advisors charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Investment management services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance. The brochure also prices 3 other services, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 1.00% |
| $1M–$3M | 0.80% |
| $3M–$5M | 0.65% |
| $5M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial planning and consulting
- Complimentary for clients with $2 million or more under management; for smaller clients, fixed fees generally range from $2,500 to $10,000 and are negotiable.
- Retirement plan consulting
- Annual fee of 0.15% to 0.50% of the market value in the plan, billed quarterly in arrears.
- Workshops and educational services
- Fixed fee of $250 to $2,000 depending on topic and time involved, invoiced in arrears.
Paul Thompson owns 75% or more of Ascension Capital Advisors. The leadership team of Ascension Capital Advisors includes President Paul Thompson and Chief Compliance Officer Paul Thompson. It has 10 employees, 7 of them in advisory roles.
Staff
- 10 employees
- 7 in advisory functions
- 7 state-registered reps
- 3 broker-dealer reps
- 4 insurance agents
- 2 soliciting firms
- Owns 75% or more of Ascension Capital Advisors, Inc.
Paul Thompson
Control person · since April 1998
Ascension Capital Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 2.3× from $410M (March 2021) to $939M (June 2026); clients rose from 179 to 240 and employees from 7 to 10.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026June 2026 | $939M | 240 | 10 | 1 |
| Jul 2025July 2025 | $634M | 183 | 7 | 1 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $561M | 179 | 8 | 1 |
| Jun 2023June 2023 | $511M | 176 | 8 | 1 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $716M | 182 | 8 | 1 |
| Mar 2021March 2021 | $410M | 179 | 7 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Ascension Capital Advisors has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Texas · 1 listed address
- 4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 1150, HoustonHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Ascension Capital Advisors, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 1150, Houston, TX 77056
- Website
- ascensioncapital.com
- Phone
- 713-952-6900
- @ascension-capital-advisors
- SEC file
- 801-57951
- Structure
- Texas corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Ascension Capital Advisors’ named custodians for separately managed accounts are Charles Schwab ($663M, 80%) and John Hancock Distributors ($163M, 20%). Ascension Capital Advisors has custody of $56.2M for 33 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $663M80%
- John Hancock DistributorsJohn Hancock Distributors LLC · Boston, MA · $163M20%
At year end, Ascension Capital Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (92%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $356M across 97 positions; the largest are Schwab Strategic TR (12.9%), First TR Exchange Traded FD (12.9%) and Federated Hermes ETF Trust (11.4%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks4%
- Funds92%
- Registered funds90%
- Pooled vehicles2%
- Cash4%
How many clients does Ascension Capital Advisors have?
Ascension Capital Advisors has 240 clients and manages $939 million for them, as of June 2026. They include 115 high-net-worth individuals, 92 individual clients, and 27 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 30 June 2026
What services does Ascension Capital Advisors offer?
Ascension Capital Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, selecting other managers, and educational seminars.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Ascension Capital Advisors charge?
Ascension Capital Advisors charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Investment management services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance.
Source: FORM ADV PART 2A AND 2B JUNE 2026, filed 30 June 2026
Which custodians does Ascension Capital Advisors use?
Ascension Capital Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $663M and John Hancock Distributors LLC (Boston, MA), with $163M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 30 June 2026
How many financial advisors does Ascension Capital Advisors have?
Ascension Capital Advisors has 7 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 10 employees, and 7 perform investment advisory functions. 3 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 4 employees are licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Ascension Capital Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Ascension Capital Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 90% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 4% exchange-traded equities, 4% cash and equivalents and 2% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Ascension Capital Advisors?
Ascension Capital Advisors’ direct owner is Paul Thompson (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 June 2026
How does Ascension Capital Advisors get paid?
Ascension Capital Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How do I contact Ascension Capital Advisors?
Ascension Capital Advisors’ main office is at 4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 1150, Houston, TX 77056. Its phone number is 713-952-6900. Its website is ascensioncapital.com.