Paul Gronewoller is a financial advisor at Ascension Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been involved with RLK-PLG Investment Management LLC since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee of the Fort Collins Country Club. Ascension Financial is a small, fee-only advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans. The firm actively manages portfolios using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, incorporating derivatives and margin strategies for hedging, income generation, and position management.

Bernard Czerwinski Jr. is a financial advisor at Ascension Financial with a ChFC® designation and a Series 65 license, bringing three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at RLK-PLG Investment Management, LLC, Forever Companies, and GM Casting House, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is the managing member of Czerwinski Consulting, which provides consulting services on operational strategy and technology for B2B manufacturers and direct consumer retail. Ascension Financial is a fee-only investment adviser that manages customized portfolios for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a combination of quantitative optimization, fundamental and technical analysis, and institutional investments, actively monitoring and adjusting portfolios to meet clients’ objectives, incorporating derivative strategies and leverage where appropriate.

Justin Shelby is a financial advisor at Ascension Financial with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He has held roles at RLK-PLG Investment Management, 1052 Partners, and Northport Capital Management, where he is involved in managing the winding down of past private equity investments. Outside of advising, Shelby is a partner and CFO of Picklr Inc., an operator of indoor pickleball facilities. Ascension Financial is a small, fee-only advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans. The firm actively manages tailored portfolios using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, and employs derivatives and margin strategies uncommon among peers.

Ethan Czerwinski is a financial advisor at Ascension Financial with a Series 65 designation and six years of experience through his own consulting business. He has been with Ascension Financial since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Czerwinski Consulting LLC, a non-investment-related business. Ascension Financial is a small, fee-only advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans. The firm actively manages portfolios using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, employing strategies such as derivatives and margin for hedging and income generation.