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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Vanguard switched me over to Ascensus two years ag0. Finding information on the website has been difficult and financial transactions are done via mail. Basically, if you have to transfer money, it wi... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company stinks--don't know how much they paid Vangaurd but they couldn't get their own business I'm sure. Multiple errors, wrong emails, poor forms, lousy communication, terrible website...the l... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The absolute worse customer service. Got 3 different answers from 3 different people. Last one insulted me by telling me I didn't know how to count! Really?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

i also was upset with vanguard when they transfered over my 401k to ascensus, BUT, after two years of using Ascensus, i have to say I'm pleased. it's a very easy to use site. just made my contribution... See more

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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible company

This company stinks--don't know how much they paid Vangaurd but they couldn't get their own business I'm sure. Multiple errors, wrong emails, poor forms, lousy communication, terrible website...the list goes on--wish zero stars was an option!

April 15, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My account was a transfer from Vanguard Cinancial…

My account was a transfer from Vanguard. Some of the Ascensus employees I have talked to have been very helpful while others have not. The website is very hard to navigate and sometimes impossible to find answers. ( Try finding your monthly distribution.) I had to look up the support phone number using Google. Ascensus is the worst financial platform I have ever used. It looks like it was set up by someone who has no expereience in finance. I have complained to Vanguard about it....one of the most unprofessional decisions ever made by Vanguard financial was to transfer client assets to Ascensus.

March 2, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give 0 stars

If I could give 0 stars, I would. I have been trying to roll two 401k together, both on vanguard. Ascensus has denied the transfer every time for 3 weeks now. I am even working with a broker to sort it out, so it's not like there should be a ton of errors. 10 out of 10 do not recommend. Do your employees a favor and avoid this company.

February 13, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Vanguard switched me over to Ascensus…

Vanguard switched me over to Ascensus two years ag0. Finding information on the website has been difficult and financial transactions are done via mail. Basically, if you have to transfer money, it will not be done electronically but sending information via the USPS and may take up to two weeks. I never had any difficulty with Vanguard transactions and could get them done in two days at the most.

January 5, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ascensus is so hard to work with

Ascensus is so hard to work with. Just got off a 45 minute phone call with someone who knew nothing. She didn't know what the 529 Quickview was and said she worked for 529s... In the meantime I had to find what I was looking for, by myself. I wish she would have just transferred me to someone who knows what they're talking about.

December 22, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible customer service

Horrible customer service, poorly trained staff, disorganized processes. It took an hour and 20 minutes to make a contribution to my Simple IRA.

December 18, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible customer service

Ascensus will mislead you! Steer clear of them at all costs! They even lied to the BBB stating they had addressed my complaint when, in fact, it was 6 months later when they responded. The complaint was closed as “unresolved” and no resolution was ever offered. This is a horrible company to invest your funds with.

December 15, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Vanguard switched my account to these…

Vanguard switched my account to these garbage thief's. Took me 2 months plus to get my 650k back from them anyway they could stall and hold it they did. Get your money away from them as fast as you can. State federal and local authorities should shut these scammers down !!! Just the worst financial service company I have ever had to deal with. Stay away !!! Get your money out !!!!O

July 1, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paid extra for my funds to be sent 3…

Paid extra for my funds to be sent 3 day! Says on my app and the phone that I should have received in May 30th!! After sitting in hold forever, the representative stated that their syst is changing and the entire day of checks that were to be sent 3 day, went out regular mail. No phone call or email to let clients know! Also it’s been 8 days! Regular mail should be here by now!!

May 27, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid!!

If I can give negative I would. Bunch of crooks!! Do not sign or give them authorization for auto pay. Even when terminated they will process payment and refuse to issue a refund!!

April 4, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely attrocious company that has…

Absolutely attrocious company that has absolutely attrocious customer service. Best of luck getting anyone to respond to emails and even when you can get someone on the phone, they almost never know what you want or what you're asking for or how to provide it to you. I'm so happy I closed my account with them.

March 19, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Non-responsive and very difficult to…

Non-responsive and very difficult to get ahold of a real person. I feel terrible for their employees. Vanguard threw a large number of customers to Ascensus to save money... I will never patronize or recommend either company to anyone, ever again.

The Ascensus web portal looks like it was designed by a high school student for middle school students to use. It is SHOCKINGLY useless.

What a joke.

February 18, 2025
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