To Create Better Business Ideas, You Need to Clear Your Mind of Clutter. Here’s How to Do It

December 8, 2017 | Inc.

A successful entrepreneur explains how he clears his mind 14,000 feet above sea level.

Industry Press| entrepreneur, innovation

Can New Business Models Improve Trust?

October 9, 2017 | CFA Institute

Firms are now testing alternative models in the real world.

Industry Press| Flat-Fee

The One-Flat-Fee-Fits-All ETF Strategist

July 13, 2017 | ETF.com

First Ascent Asset Management is a newcomer in the ETF strategist space.

Industry Press| client-friendly

Should You Outsource Your Investment Management?

June 22, 2017 | ThinkAdvisor

If you’re thinking about outsourcing, read this first.

Industry Press

Disrupting the TAMP marketplace with a flat-fee offering – An interview with Scott MacKillop of First Ascent Asset Management

March 21, 2017 | XY Planning Network Podcast

An Interview with Scott MacKillop

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First Ascent Finds Success in Move to Flat Fees

March 20, 2017 | ThinkAdvisor

First Ascent’s CEO Scott MacKillop admits flat fee pricing may not be for everyone.

Industry Press

Scott MacKillop applies shock-and-awe pricing to SMA market to good effect after merely lower fees left RIAs flat

March 15, 2017 | RIA-Biz

First Ascent is using a flat, capped fee to fulfill a founder’s vision

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Advisors Are Facing A Perfect Storm

March 9, 2017 | Seeking Alpha

Put this in your pocket: the best interest of the client is not just lip service; it’s a way of life.

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First Ascent: A Glimpse Into the Future of Advisor Portfolio Management

March 2, 2017 | ThinkAdvisor

An offering for the real issues facing advisors.

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Flat Fee Outsourcing

February 28, 2017 | BobVeres.com

First Ascent Asset Management will manage any of your client portfolios, with a broad suite of services, for a flat $500. Will others follow?

Industry Press

Flat-Fee TAMP Makes a Splash

February 27, 2017 | Barron's

A startup TAMP is breaking new ground as a flat-fee (and very low cost) asset manager.

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SEC Issues Guidance for Robo-Advisors, Investors

February 24, 2017 | ThinkAdvisor

Robos are fiduciaries under the Advisers Act, SEC says.

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First Ascent Drops Fees to $500 on All Accounts

February 23, 2017 | ThinkAdvisor

Asset manager trades fee caps for flat fees on all accounts.

Industry Press

Discount pricing could lure more RIAs to outsource asset management

February 23, 2017 | Investment News

First Ascent Asset Management, which is billing itself as the first flat-fee asset manager, charges just $500 per adviser client.

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Portfolio Strategist Introduces Flat Fee for All Accounts

February 22, 2017 | WealthManagement.com

Scott MacKillop’s First Ascent will charge $500 per account, no matter what size.

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