
About our regional office
Each of our clients define success in different ways and have unique goals that drive them. We work with successful families like yours to identify your distinctive needs, goals and passions, and align around a vision for the future. Then we put the full expertise of our multidisciplinary team of experts behind you to work toward your objectives. As your family’s needs evolve, so will our partnership. We’re built to serve you now and for decades to come.
Meet our Ascent regional team.

Kelly Thomson
Regional Managing Director

Pat Brown
Managing Director, Private Banking

Kerwin Deese
Managing Director, Client Advisory

Justin Flach
Managing Director, Wealth Strategy

Carol Khan-Hotaki
Director, Private Banking

Jonathan Miles
Managing Director, Investment Consulting

Ky Pham
Associate Director, CFO Services

Stacey Pugsley
Managing Director, Client Experience

Eric Romaine
Director, Investment Consulting

Services to amplify your impact
From investment management to family office services, from trust and estate services to private banking, we have the expertise and resources you need. Everything we do, from our deeply personal approach to utilizing advanced technology, unlocks new possibilities to generate the greatest impact.
Newport Beach office location
The Ascent team is here to help families like yours sustain wealth across generations and support the people and causes you care about. We look forward to speaking with you about your financial and family legacy goals.
If you don’t see an Ascent office near you please request a call. One of our private capital management professionals would be pleased to assist you.

4100 Newport Place, Suite 900
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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