Ashley Ciolek, IACCP®
Orion Product Owner
Department: Internal Operations
Experience: Finance since 1993
Education: BBA in Finance
Ashley is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Orion Portfolio Solutions platform at Modern Wealth. Along with implementing platform enhancements and new features based on business needs and user feedback, she manages user accounts, roles, and permissions to ensure appropriate access and security.
Ashley has held this role since April 2026 after previously serving as the Director of Operations of Modern Wealth’s Saginaw, Michigan office. The Orion Product Owner position has given Ashley the opportunity to work with several other Modern Wealth team members, and support advisor and office transition projects, including platform set up, onboarding, and training. Additionally, Ashley partners with the operations team to establish and enforce data governance standards and best practices.
Ashley arrived at Modern Wealth in November 2024 following the acquisition of Gardey Financial Advisors in Saginaw, Michigan. She started her career at Gardey Financial Advisors as a college intern in 1993. The roles she held during her 32 years included Operations Manager, VP Operations, Chief Compliance Officer, and Chief Operating Officer.
Ashley lives in Freeland, Michigan with her family. Besides spending time with her friends and family, she enjoys traveling, golfing and crafting.