ONEASCENT ACQUIRES PHILANTHROPIC ADVISORY FIRM EXCELLENCE IN GIVING

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- OneAscent is excited to announce its acquisition of Excellence in Giving, the leading faith-based philanthropic firm in the U.S., headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Excellence in Giving serves high-capacity families across the country. Since its founding in 2002 by CEO Al Mueller, Excellence in Giving has assisted clients with nearly $1 billion in domestic and international charitable gifts.

"Excellence in Giving has been the gold standard in faith-based philanthropy, and Al Mueller and his team have been trailblazers in helping families experience the joy of generosity while creating lasting impact," said Harry Pearson, CEO of OneAscent. "This partnership reflects our shared commitment to empower stewards to live aligned with their values and advance the Kingdom. We are thrilled to welcome Al and the Excellence in Giving team to the OneAscent family as we work together to expand their extraordinary legacy."

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, OneAscent is a family of Kingdom-minded companies committed to deploying values-aligned guidance, investments, and giving. OneAscent's mission is to empower advisors, investors, and stewards to align their financial decisions with what they value most through a comprehensive suite of faith-aligned solutions.

"OneAscent has an impressive team that delivers outstanding service to its clients, said Mueller. "We are excited to join forces with a team that shares our dedication to excellence and values-based service."

Excellence in Giving will continue to operate in Colorado Springs under its current brand as a subsidiary of OneAscent, with Mueller continuing as CEO while also serving as Chief Philanthropy Officer at OneAscent.

ABOUT ONEASCENT
OneAscent is a family of Kingdom-minded companies committed to delivering values-based financial solutions to advisors and investors. OneAscent Wealth, OneAscent Financial, OneAscent Investments, OneAscent Capital and OneAscent Family Offices each offer a comprehensive suite of faith-driven strategies and solutions designed to help advisors, investors and stewards live aligned with what they value most. OneAscent's business model reflects our belief that financial planning and wealth management are engaged partnerships between clients, financial advisors and investment resources. In these areas, we strive for clarity, communication and unity. OneAscent is headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., and serves clients through office locations across the United States.

For more information about OneAscent, visit http://www.oneascent.com/.

Contact: Samantha Vance
OneAscent 
(205) 847-1343
svance@oneascent.com

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