Elliot D. Forsyth, CFP® is a Senior Partner and Senior PIM Portfolio Manager who brings a consistent, planning driven approach to investing. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Elliot believes great financial advice starts with truly understanding what matters most to each client, their passions, intentions, and long term objectives. With that clarity in mind, he helps individuals and families build a thoughtful strategy to build, manage, preserve, and transition wealth, using a simple step by step process designed to support real life goals.

Elliot is especially passionate about the human side of planning. He views the advisor client relationship as a long term partnership, walking hand in hand through life’s milestones and challenges. From celebrating victories like weddings, promotions, and growing families to navigating difficult seasons involving health concerns or the loss of loved ones, Elliot strives to be a steady presence and trusted guide.

In addition to serving clients, Elliot is deeply committed to the Boulder community. He serves the Community Foundation of Boulder County as Co Chair of the Investment Committee and as a Trustee, and he also supports organizations including TGTHR and Cultivate.

Elliot is a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder, where he studied engineering and psychology. Outside the office, you will most often find him outdoors, fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking, or golfing, or traveling with his wife Bri and their two young sons, Penn and Wesley. He is also a Certified Sommelier, a credential earned during an earlier chapter of his career in Boulder’s restaurant industry.

Laura A. Collins is a Senior Registered Client Associate and Assistant Vice President with more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. Known for her dedication, professionalism, and steady client support, Laura plays an essential role in ensuring clients receive thoughtful service and a seamless experience.

Laura attended the University of Vermont and holds her Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for cultivating long term relationships with both clients and peers, grounded in trust, consistency, and genuine care.

What Laura enjoys most about her role is the meaningful interaction she has with clients. She takes pride in getting to know individuals and families on a personal level, supporting them through every stage of life, from welcoming children and grandchildren to celebrating milestones and navigating transitions. She finds this work deeply fulfilling and values the relationships that grow from it.

Outside of the office, Laura is family oriented and loves spending time with her two grandsons. She is married, and she and her husband, John, enjoy playing tennis and golf together, along with many of the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer.

Joseph McAllister is a Registered Client Associate at Ascent Wealth Partners, where he supports clients through thoughtful problem solving. He is especially passionate about helping individuals and families achieve their long term goals and make confident decisions around major life milestones.

Joseph began his professional career in sales, spending three years as a Territory Manager before transitioning into financial services. He joined Wells Fargo Bank as a Banker, where he spent two years building a strong foundation in client service and financial solutions. In 2024, he moved to the investment side of the business with Wells Fargo Advisors, and in July 2025, he joined Ascent Wealth Partners. That same year, Joseph relocated from Southwest Florida, with his wife Emily, to Boulder, Colorado.

Within his role, Joseph particular enjoys assisting in the creation of client investment plans, recognizing the meaningful impact they can have on shaping informed life decisions. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, playing piano and guitar, and reading across a wide range of interests, including history, economics, and fiction.