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Aspen Grove Capital

Wealth managementRIA

Avon, COCRD 158166Updated

Aspen Grove Capital is an investment adviser based in Avon, CO, registered with the SEC since 2013. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include individuals and pooled investment vehicles. Its regulatory assets under management total $6.67 billion, as filed on 14 September 2026.

42
Clients
$166M
AUM per individual client
12
Advisory staff
2
Offices

From Form ADV filed 14 September 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Aspen Grove Capital provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 26–50 clients last fiscal year. The firm advises 2 private funds.

Aspen Grove Capital reports 42 clients. They include 40 individuals and 2 pooled investment vehicles. Of its assets, 83.1% ($5.54B across 3,076 accounts) are managed with discretion; $1.13B across 211 accounts are not.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients42 clients
Assets$6.67B
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)95%100%
Pooled investment vehicles5%<1%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
40
Regulatory AUM
$6.65B
AUM share
99.6%
Avg. per client
$166M
Pooled investment vehicles
Clients
2
Regulatory AUM
$23.4M
AUM share
0.4%
Avg. per client
$11.7M

Total

Clients
42
Regulatory AUM
$6.67B
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$159M
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
0
Private funds advised
2
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
26–50

Fees and minimums

Aspen Grove Capital charges 0.60%–0.90% for its Asset Management Services. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Family Office Services
Family office services are billed as a fixed fee, generally $50,000 to $1,000,000 per year, negotiated with the client and billed quarterly or semi-annually.

Ownership and people

Jeffrey Kirwood owns 75% or more of Aspen Grove Capital. The leadership team of Aspen Grove Capital includes Chief Compliance Officer Richard Geisman. It has 22 employees, 12 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

Investment adviser representatives

9 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

  • Michael Ryan Barondess
  • Adam Charles Joice
  • Leo Joseph Kraunelis
  • Natalie Anne Miller
  • Jesse Sage Poznikowich
  • Courtney Marie Ringlein
  • Lydia Smith
  • Burton Snyder Wiand

Staff

  • 22 employees
  • 12 in advisory functions
  • 7 state-registered reps
  • 2 soliciting firms
Who owns the firm
Aspen Grove Capital, LLC· the adviser
  • Jeffrey Kirwood

    Control person · since March 2011

    Owns 75% or more of Aspen Grove Capital, LLC
  • Richard Geisman

    Control person · since February 2013

    Owns 10% to 25% of Aspen Grove Capital, LLC
  • Aspen Grove Trust

    since May 2017

    Owns 10% to 25% of Aspen Grove Capital, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Aspen Grove Capital’s regulatory assets grew 1.8× from $3.73B (March 2021) to $6.67B (September 2026); clients rose from 11 to 42 and employees from 9 to 22.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Aspen Grove Capital figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
September 2026$6.67B42222
March 2025$5.8B39212
March 2024$5.24B37202
March 2023$4.58B23141
March 2022$4.97B17131
March 2021$3.73B1191

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Aspen Grove Capital has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Colorado.

Listed office addresses in Colorado
AvonDenver

Colorado · 2 listed addresses

  • 137 Benchmark Road, Suite C103B-2, AvonHQ
  • 2000 S Colorado Boulevard, Denver

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Aspen Grove Capital, LLC
Headquarters
137 Benchmark Road, Suite C103B-2, Avon, CO 81620
SEC file
801-78138
Structure
Colorado LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Aspen Grove Capital uses Morgan Stanley ($2.53B, 79%) and J.P. Morgan ($679M, 21%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Aspen Grove Capital has custody of $6.64B in client assets for 38 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$3.21B
named custodians
  • Morgan StanleyMorgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC · New York, NY · $2.53B79%
  • J.P. MorganJ.P. Morgan Securities LLC · New York, NY · $679M21%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Aspen Grove Capital’s separately managed accounts were largely in stocks (39%) and funds (36%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $694M across 214 positions; the largest are Liberty Media Corp. Del (9.3%), State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T (8.5%) and Liberty Media Corp. Del (4.4%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks39%
  • Funds36%
    • Pooled vehicles22%
    • Registered funds14%
  • Bonds10%
    • State and local bonds5%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds3%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds2%
  • Cash6%
  • Other9%
    • Employee stock options, direct company investments, & cryptocurrency9%

Reported 13F holdings

$694M
Reported 13F value
214
Positions
49.8%
In the 10 largest
+35.1%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Liberty Media Corp. Del · Com Lbty One S C9.3%
  2. State Str SPDR S&P 500 ETF T · TR Unit8.5%
  3. Liberty Media Corp. Del · Com Lbty One S A4.4%
  4. iShares TR · Core S&P500 ETF4.4%
  5. Alphabet Inc. · Cap Stk CL A4.1%
  6. Axon Enterprise Inc.4.0%
  7. Booking Holdings Inc.3.8%
  8. Vanguard Tax-managed Fds · Van FTSE Dev Mkt3.8%
  9. Vanguard Index Fds · Total Stk Mkt3.8%
  10. Meta Platforms Inc. · CL A3.7%

Together, the ten largest are 49.8% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 14 August 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Aspen Grove Capital have?

Aspen Grove Capital has 42 clients and manages $6.67 billion for them, as of September 2026. They include 40 individuals and 2 pooled investment vehicles.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 14 September 2026

What services does Aspen Grove Capital offer?

Aspen Grove Capital provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, and selecting other managers.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How much does Aspen Grove Capital charge?

Aspen Grove Capital charges 0.60%–0.90% for its Asset Management Services. The brochure does not state whether the rate is annual. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.

Source: FORM ADV PART 2A, filed 31 March 2026

Which custodians does Aspen Grove Capital use?

Aspen Grove Capital’s separately managed account assets are held at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (New York, NY), with $2.53B and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (New York, NY), with $679M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 14 September 2026

How many financial advisors does Aspen Grove Capital have?

Aspen Grove Capital has 7 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 22 employees, and 12 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or 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 Aspen Grove Capital invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Aspen Grove Capital’s separately managed accounts held 39% exchange-traded equities, 22% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar), 14% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 9% other, 6% cash and equivalents, 5% state and local bonds, 3% investment grade corporate bonds and 2% U.S. government and agency bonds. The 9% other category is described as: Employee Stock Options, Direct Company Investments, & Cryptocurrency. It advises 2 private funds.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns Aspen Grove Capital?

Aspen Grove Capital’s direct owners are Jeffrey Kirwood (75% or more), Richard Geisman (10% to 25%) and Aspen Grove Trust (10% to 25%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 14 September 2026

How does Aspen Grove Capital get paid?

Aspen Grove Capital 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 Aspen Grove Capital?

Aspen Grove Capital’s main office is at 137 Benchmark Road, Suite C103B-2, Avon, CO 81620. Its phone number is 970-688-4188. Its website is aspengrovellc.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 14 September 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 14 September 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. FORM ADV PART 2A, submitted 31 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 158166.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 29 March 2021 to 14 September 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 14 August 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one. The logo is reproduced for identification from Aspen Grove Capital, LLC, website.

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