Great financial planning starts with understanding you — and it doesn’t stop there. When you work with us, you’re supported by a team with different strengths, perspectives and experience. This approach brings broader insight, steady support and people you can rely on even as life - and markets - change. You receive thoughtful advice and a team that’s truly invested in helping you feel confident about where your money can take you.



Our advisors

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Courtney J Brandt

CFP®, APMA®

Private Wealth Advisor

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
Learn more about Courtney J Brandt Visit Courtney J Brandt's website
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Jeffrey Brandt

CRPC, APMA®, CMFC

Private Wealth Advisor

Chief Executive Officer of Ascendant Wealth Management Group
Learn more about Jeffrey Brandt Visit Jeffrey Brandt's website
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John G Brandt

CFP®, CRPC, APMA®

Financial Advisor

Learn more about John G Brandt Visit John G Brandt's website
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Cade Felts

CRPC, APMA®

Financial Advisor

Learn more about Cade Felts Visit Cade Felts's website
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Tom Gross

CRPC, APMA®

Financial Advisor

Learn more about Tom Gross Visit Tom Gross's website
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Nick Hammitt

CRPC, CIMA®

Private Wealth Advisor

Certified Investment Management Analyst®
Learn more about Nick Hammitt Visit Nick Hammitt's website
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Randy M Herr

CFP®

Private Wealth Advisor

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
Learn more about Randy M Herr Visit Randy M Herr's website
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Jenny Johnson

ChFC®, CRPC, APMA®

Financial Advisor

Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™
Learn more about Jenny Johnson Visit Jenny Johnson's website
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Kevin L Kakacek

CRPC, APMA®

Financial Advisor

Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™
Learn more about Kevin L Kakacek Visit Kevin L Kakacek's website
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Grant Lewis

CRPC, APMA®

Private Wealth Advisor

Learn more about Grant Lewis Visit Grant Lewis's website
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Brian C Losh

CFP®, ChFC®, APMA®

Financial Advisor

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
Learn more about Brian C Losh Visit Brian C Losh's website
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Natalie Mandernach

CPA, CRPC, APMA®

Financial Advisor

Learn more about Natalie Mandernach Visit Natalie Mandernach's website
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Douglas J Marine

CFP®

Financial Advisor

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
Learn more about Douglas J Marine Visit Douglas J Marine's website
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Max Marshall

CRPC, APMA®

Financial Advisor

Learn more about Max Marshall Visit Max Marshall's website
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Rob Marshall

CRPC, APMA®

Private Wealth Advisor

Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™
Learn more about Rob Marshall Visit Rob Marshall's website
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Meredith Mc Nulty Herr

CRPC

Financial Advisor

Learn more about Meredith Mc Nulty Herr Visit Meredith Mc Nulty Herr's website
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Jody Meza

CRPC

Private Wealth Advisor

Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™
Learn more about Jody Meza Visit Jody Meza's website
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John Nielsen

CFP®, CRPC, APMA®

Financial Advisor

Learn more about John Nielsen Visit John Nielsen's website
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Kent Taylor

CFP®

Financial Advisor

Learn more about Kent Taylor Visit Kent Taylor's website
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Nikki Villarete

CRPC

Financial Advisor

Insurance Specialist
Learn more about Nikki Villarete Visit Nikki Villarete's website
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Michael Vought

CRPC, APMA®

Financial Advisor

Learn more about Michael Vought Visit Michael Vought's website
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Cierra Walding

CFP®, MS, CLU®, APMA®

Private Wealth Advisor

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
Learn more about Cierra Walding Visit Cierra Walding's website
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Brian Wedemeyer

CRPC, APMA®

Financial Advisor

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Charley Crowley

CRPC, APMA®

Financial Advisor

Learn more about Charley Crowley Visit Charley Crowley's website
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Morgan Bernsee

CRPC

Financial Advisor

Learn more about Morgan Bernsee Visit Morgan Bernsee's website
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Alana Ferguson

CRPC

Financial Advisor

Learn more about Alana Ferguson Visit Alana Ferguson's website


Our team

Tracy Ihle

Tracy Ihle

Business Development Director,

Chief Operating Officer of Ascendant Wealth Management Group
Shaini Lewis

Shaini Lewis

Business Development Director

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Chief Growth Officer
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Linda Lahr

Linda Lahr

Operations Director

Britney Conlon

Britney Conlon

Marketing Specialist

Alexis Desino

Alexis Desino

Business Development Specialist

Carrie Driscoll

Carrie Driscoll

Financial Planning Specialist

Erin Christian

Erin Christian

Paraplanner,

Operations Specialist
Sarah Lewis

Sarah Lewis

Insurance Specialist

Ashley Weier

Ashley Weier

Client Concierge,

Event Planner
Alyssa Allbee

Alyssa Allbee

Practice Manager

Paiten Bauer

Practice Manager

Charlene Brown

Charlene Brown

Practice Manager

Kathrine Freed

Kathrine Freed

Practice Manager

Hannah Navin

Hannah Navin

Practice Manager

Jackie Tran

Jackie Tran

Practice Manager

Kelsey Richardson

Kelsey Richardson

Client Service Manager

Lexington Fletcher

Lexington Fletcher

Client Service Specialist

Chanelle Helle

Chanelle Helle

Client Service Specialist

Kristina Nolte

Kristina Nolte

Client Service Specialist

Manda Kraft

Manda Kraft

Financial Planning Assistant

Sachin Pathak

Sachin Pathak

Client Service Coordinator

Aashly Shibu

Aashly Shibu

Client Service Coordinator




Experience the power of a Strategic Alliance

To help our clients reach their long- and short-term financial goals, we have formed Strategic Alliances that can offer additional insights to your unique situations. If you’re looking for professionals to add to your network, visit our Strategic Alliance’s website or reach out directly to our practice to learn more.