Tony Reilly,

Chief Executive Officer

You get to skip to work every day if you find something you love.

- Warren Buffett

My
Story

Tony embodies the quote by Warren Buffett, "You get to skip to work every day if you find something you love." His passion for the investment business and commitment to philanthropy has made him a true inspiration in both, his professional and personal life. He first arrived in America from Dublin, Ireland in 1986 on a soccer scholarship to pursue his college education at Sterling College in Kansas. To this day he sits as the only individual with two spots in his 130-year-old Alma Mater’s Sports Hall of Fame. Prior to starting Ascend Advisory, Tony played a pivotal role in restructuring Diamond Hill. As interim CEO, he helped name it after his favorite mountain in Connemara National Park, Ireland. The publicly traded asset manager was acquired by First Eagle Investments on March 3, 2026. In 2001, Tony decided to pursue his desire to work closely with individuals, small business owners, and closely held businesses. He founded Ascend Advisory Group with just over $27 million in client assets. With his exceptional leadership skills and a dedicated team, Tony has helped to grow the practice to $2.5B (as of 12/31/25).

Awards:

2026

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams

2026

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors

2026

Barron’s Top 1,500 Financial Advisors

2026 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2026; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/24 - 3/31/25 (Source: Forbes.com). Fee paid for use of marketing materials. View Award Disclosures.

2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors; Awarded April 2026; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/24- 6/30/25 (Source: Forbes.com). Fee paid for use of marketing materials. View Award Disclosures.

2026 Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors - Tony Reilly, CEO: Awarded March 2026; Data Compiled by Barron's based on the time period from Oct. 2024- Sept. 2025 (Source: Barrons.com). View Award Disclosures.

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Ascend Advisory Surpasses $2.5 Billion in Assets Under Management

DUBLIN, OHIO —June 4, 2026—Ascend Advisory Group proudly announces that the practice has surpassed $2.5 billion in assets under management*. Since opening with $27 million in 2001, Ascend has grown by serving families through a disciplined planning process centered on long-term outcomes. “This milestone is not about assets. It is about trust..." “This milestone is not about assets. It is about trust,” said CEO Tony Reilly.

Tony Reilly, Award Season in 2026

Dublin, Ohio — June 9, 2026 — Ascend Advisory is proud to announce that CEO Tony Reilly has been named to the 2026 Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list, marking another year of national recognition for his disciplined approach to wealth management and long-standing commitment to client outcomes.

Family

Together with his wife, Tish, and daughter, Sophie, Tony established the Reilly Family Fund, a family foundation dedicated to serving nonprofits. Over the past 15 years, the foundation has dispersed more than 450 grants to organizations across the United States and internationally.

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