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ASCEND INVESTMENT PARTNERS

SEC Registered

Plan for your future. Keep more for your family. Grow for generations.

OGDEN, UThttps://ascendinvestment.com(801) 476-1200
Assets Under Management
$500M–$1B
Employees
8
Office Locations
2 offices
Total Accounts
2122

About the firm

Ascend Investment Partners are fiduciary, fee-only financial advisors based in Utah with offices in Logan and Ogden, serving clients locally and throughout Utah. They help clients build comprehensive financial plans rooted in three pillars: Plan, Keep, and Grow, with a focus on retirement planning and investment management. Their only compensation is a single fee for the investments they manage, and they do not accept fees or compensation based on product sales.

Firm Focus

Client segments reported on the firm's SEC Form ADV — applies to all advisors at the firm.

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/Municipal

Areas of expertise

Retirement PlanningInvestment ManagementFee-onlyFiduciaryEstate PlanningTax CoordinationComprehensive Financial PlanningRetirement Income

Services

Investment management, retirement planning, retirement income planning, estate planning coordination, tax coordination, and connecting clients with trusted professionals such as estate attorneys and tax professionals.

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Who they serve

Individuals and families planning for, building, and enjoying retirement, including multiple generations of families, served locally in Logan and Ogden, Utah, and throughout Utah in-person or virtually.

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
Individuals (Non-HNW)748$173M
High Net Worth Individuals183$448M
Charitable Organizations15$15M
State/Municipal Entities8

0 total clients reported on Form ADV.

Leadership

Kesler Wealth Management Inc
OWNER
Norman Wealth Management Inc
OWNER
Djw Financial Advisors Inc
OWNER
Darcy Jones Wride
MANAGING MEMBER
Darcy Jones Wride
OWNER OF DJW FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC
Kevin Clark Kesler
OWNER OF KESLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC
Paul M. Norman
OWNER OF NORMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC
Kevin Clark Kesler
MANAGING MEMBER
Paul M. Norman
MANAGING MEMBER
Garrett Gill Smith
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Office locations

2 offices in 1 state
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UT
LOGAN

Advisors at this firm

5 advisors in the directory

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#307667
SEC Number
801-118514
Disciplinary History
No
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM / Hourly

Data as of March 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

Contact Information

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