Contact: Samantha Vance
OneAscent Financial
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OneAscent Welcomes Patron Partners to Its Growing Network of Values-Aligned Advisors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 4, 2025 — OneAscent Financial is proud to welcome Patron Partners, led by founders Rick Figueroa and Steve Caton, to its growing network of values-aligned financial advisors. Based in Houston, Texas, Patron Partners manages over $326 million¹ in assets and is driven by a mission to help clients bring “wealth to life” through intentional planning and investment strategies that reflect their deepest values.
Founded five years ago, Figueroa and Eaton established Patron Partners as an independent RIA dedicated to purpose-driven financial advice. Their approach integrates faith, stewardship, and impact—helping clients connect their financial decisions to what matters most in their lives.
“Everyone who works in our firm is mission-oriented, and we want to bless every single person who comes into contact with this firm as we transform the way wealth management is delivered in this industry,” said Rick Figueroa, Co-Founder of Patron Partners. “OneAscent is a great partner for us to be able to live out our mission to do something that has never been done before.”
By joining the OneAscent ecosystem, Patron Partners gains access to a comprehensive suite of investment solutions, planning resources, and a collaborative community of like-minded advisors. The OneAscent platform now represents more than $5.2 billion² in assets and continues to expand its reach among advisors and firms across the country.
“We have had the privilege of knowing the partners at Patron for a number of years and watching them change the lives of those they serve,” said Rob Grubb, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of OneAscent. “Now, we are incredibly excited to have the opportunity to partner with them as we change the world and the industry together.”
OneAscent Financial is the premiere partner for faith-driven advisors to gain freedom, stimulate growth, and amplify their impact. Through this partnership, OneAscent is living out its mission to empower advisors to advance the Kingdom by equipping Patron Partners to deploy faith-aligned guidance, investments, and giving that help their clients make a lasting difference for their families and communities.
1 Total assets defined as assets under management, assets under advisement, and assets under administration as of September 30, 2025.
2 Total assets defined as assets under management, assets under advisement, and assets under administration as of June 30, 2025.
ABOUT ONEASCENT
OneAscent is a family of Kingdom-minded companies driven by our mission to empower stewards to thrive in life and legacy and to bless humanity through values-based financial solutions. OneAscent Financial Services provides a platform for independent financial advisors who desire to be a part of something bigger than themselves. Our Values Aligned, Kingdom Driven solutions give advisors the freedom to pursue their calling and focus on their unique gifting – guiding and caring for the clients entrusted to them. OneAscent is headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., and serves clients through office locations across the United States.
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