About Us
The Ascent Group, LLC is an SEC registered investment advisor based in Virginia Beach, VA with several billion dollars in wealth and retirement plan assets under management. The Ascent Group has built out its own turnkey asset management platform (TAMP) to provide enhanced value to clients through compelling asset management strategies and scaled pricing. By partnering with asset managers and strategists, The Ascent Group has customized specific programs and strategies that solve a range of client and advisor needs. The Ascent Group is an Alera Group company, focused on helping Alera Wealth Services expand TAMP access to provide value to more clients and advisors.
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Walsh & Nicholson Financial Group
Investment advisory services offered through Alera Investment Advisors, LLC. Securities offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC. Osaic Wealth is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Osaic Wealth.
EXPERT EDUCATION
Events and Webinars
Employee Benefits
Dynamic Data: Strategies for Success
Join us for this session, as our experts will share how to utilize your organization’s data to create advanced and innovative strategies for success.
July 17, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Wealth Services
State of the Markets
Join us as we unveil the factors that drive the nation's financial pulse and how they may impact your personal finances.
July 23, 2025 at 12:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Employee Benefits
Preparing for Open Enrollment: How to Engage and Educate Your Employees on Their Total Benefits Package
In this session, our experts will share guidance on setting yourself up for success during Open Enrollment.
August 21, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Insights
Wealth Services
Weekly Market Update
Stocks staged a broad-based rally last week on investors’ hopes for a lasting Middle East ceasefire, hitting fresh record highs along the way.
June 30, 2025
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Summer Spending with Purpose
Summer often brings memorable experiences—and increased spending. With a few intentional choices, you can enjoy the season without losing sight of your long-term financial priorities—and your advisor can help keep it all aligned.
June 20, 2025
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Reset and Refocus: Realigning Priorities for the Rest of the Year
A lot can change in six months. As you look ahead to the second half of the year, now’s the time to reassess what’s most important—financially and personally—and make intentional adjustments that keep you aligned with your bigger picture.
June 17, 2025
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Weekly Market Update
Stocks fell last week as an up-and-down mix of trade progress and anxiety, economic news, and geopolitical tensions netted out.
June 16, 2025
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