Firm profile

Ascensus Investment Advisors, LLC

NEEDHAM, MACRD 120632Registration Status: ApprovedEffective since September 27, 2002SEC # 801-61492Latest ADV August 17, 2026

Ascensus Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a limited liability company with a primary office location in Needham, MA. Its latest Form ADV filing, dated August 17, 2026, reports $13.0B in regulatory assets under management, 48 employees, 1 office, and 10 accounts.

Assets Under Management
$13.0B
Employees
48
Offices
1 office
Total Clients
27

Associated firm names

2 names listed
  • ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
  • UPROMISE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Leadership

1 roles identified
CCODavid B. Macinnis

Advisory services offered

2 types reported
Other advisory services
Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles

Fee models offered

2 types reported
Asset based fees
Other fee arrangements

Offices & Contact

Primary office

NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, United States

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Primary office regionOther reported regions

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Massachusetts

NEEDHAMPrimary office

1 office records listed · 1 total offices reported. Counts can use different reporting dates. SEC filers may list only their largest 25 additional offices.

Contact and digital presence

ADV profile links
Phone617-454-6400
WebsiteNot found
LinkedInNot found

Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown

Total regulatory assets under management$13.0Bas of August 17, 2026
Discretionary0.0%
$0
0% of total RAUM0.0%
Non-discretionary100.0%
$13.0B
100% of total RAUM100.0%
All regulatory assets under management are non-discretionary.

Client Coverage Demographics

Top client segmentGovernment represent 100.0% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
Government
100.0%
27

Assets under management Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total AUM$13.0B
Total Accounts10
10Y AUM Change$-42.9B (-76.8%)

Private Funds

Private funds reported by Ascensus Investment Advisors, LLC

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Employee Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total Employees48
Clients per Employee1:1
10Y Employee Change+37 (+336.4%)

Historical AUM and employee figures reflect available SEC Form ADV filings under this CRD. Filing gaps may reflect registration status changes, dormant periods, state registration periods, firm restructuring, or other reporting changes. Rialytix does not interpolate missing periods.


Ownership

Reported direct and indirect ownership ranges

Each range applies to a separate reported relationship and should not be added together.

Reported ownership ranges

Highlighted bands show the percentage range reported in Form ADV.

0%25%50%75%100%
ASCENSUS, LLCDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
75%+
ASCENSUS HOLDINGS, INC.Indirect owner · Schedule BInterest in ASCENSUS, LLC
75%+
MERCURY INTERMEDIATE II, INC.Indirect owner · Schedule BInterest in ASCENSUS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
75%+
MERCURY INTERMEDIATE I, INC.Indirect owner · Schedule BInterest in MERCURY INTERMEDIATE II, INC.
75%+
MERCURY PARENT HOLDINGS, INC.Indirect owner · Schedule BInterest in MERCURY INTERMEDIATE I, INC.
75%+
ASCENSUS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.Indirect owner · Schedule BInterest in ASCENSUS HOLDINGS, INC.
75%+
STONEPOINT CAPITAL INVESTORS - STONE POINT GP VIII, L.P.Indirect owner · Schedule BInterest in MERCURY PARENT HOLDINGS, INC.
50% to < 75%

Bars represent the reported range at that individual ownership step, not an estimated percentage of the advisory firm. Indirect relationships may refer to intermediate entities rather than directly to Ascensus Investment Advisors, LLC.

Reported ownership and control details

Form ADV · Filing date 2026-08-17 · Schedules A and B

12 entries
#Owner / person & roleInterest in entityReported interestControl personTitle / status acquiredSource
1MARGARET BRENNAN CREONTEPRESIDENTIndividualASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesPRESIDENT06/2020Schedule APDF page 26
2MICHAEL ROBERT FOLMERTREASURER AND VICE PRESIDENT, TAX & FINANCEIndividualASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesTREASURER AND VICE PRESIDENT, TAX & FINANCE07/2015Schedule APDF page 26
3THOMAS LOWEVICE PRESIDENT, INVESTMENT MANAGEMENTIndividualASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesVICE PRESIDENT, INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT08/2018Schedule APDF page 27
4Thomas Joseph HewittSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENTIndividualASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT05/2023Schedule APDF page 27
5ASCENSUS, LLC100% SHAREHOLDER OF ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLCDomestic entityASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC75% or moreCode EYes100% SHAREHOLDER OF ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC01/2025Schedule APDF page 27
6David Bruce MacInnisCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND SECRETARYIndividualASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND SECRETARY07/2026Schedule APDF page 27
7ASCENSUS HOLDINGS, INC.100% OWNER OF ASCENSUS, LLCDomestic entityASCENSUS, LLC75% or moreCode EYes100% OWNER OF ASCENSUS, LLC01/2025Schedule BPDF page 27
8MERCURY INTERMEDIATE II, INC.100% OWNER OF ASCENSUS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.Domestic entityASCENSUS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.75% or moreCode EYes100% OWNER OF ASCENSUS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.08/2021Schedule BPDF page 27
9MERCURY INTERMEDIATE I, INC.100% OWNER OF MERCURY INTERMEDIATE II, INC.Domestic entityMERCURY INTERMEDIATE II, INC.75% or moreCode EYes100% OWNER OF MERCURY INTERMEDIATE II, INC.08/2021Schedule BPDF page 27
10MERCURY PARENT HOLDINGS, INC.100% OWNER OF MERCURY INTERMEDIATE I, INC.Domestic entityMERCURY INTERMEDIATE I, INC.75% or moreCode EYes100% OWNER OF MERCURY INTERMEDIATE I, INC.08/2021Schedule BPDF page 27
11STONEPOINT CAPITAL INVESTORS - STONE POINT GP VIII, L.P.56.7% OWNER OF MERCURY PARENT HOLDINGS, INC.Domestic entityMERCURY PARENT HOLDINGS, INC.50% to less than 75%Code DYes56.7% OWNER OF MERCURY PARENT HOLDINGS, INC.08/2021Schedule BPDF page 27
12ASCENSUS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.100% OWNER OF ASCENSUS HOLDINGS, INC.Domestic entityASCENSUS HOLDINGS, INC.75% or moreCode EYes100% OWNER OF ASCENSUS HOLDINGS, INC.01/2018Schedule BPDF page 27

Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.

Compliance & Disclosures

Filing dated 8/17/2026 9:22:10 AM

Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.

RIA or supervised-person involvementThe RIA reported that none of the events below involve the firm or its supervised persons.RIA responseNo
AFelonies2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
  • A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
  • B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions5 No

Has the SEC or CFTC ever:

  • C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?No
  • C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?No
DOther regulatory actions5 No

Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:

  • D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
  • D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?No
  • D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions4 No

Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:

  • E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?No
  • E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
  • FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
  • GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No

(1) Court actions

Has a domestic or foreign court:

  • H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
  • H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No

(2) Pending civil proceedings

  • H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No

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