Our Team
How We Work
Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. We have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives.
Our team approach adds perspective to all we do and provides increased benefits to our clients.
Meet Our Team
Christopher Raup, CLF
President & CEO
Christopher Raup is the President and Registered Principal of Ascend Wealth Consulting, and the Founder of Venture Leadership Coaching and Research. He has a B.S. in Management Science from Lock Haven University, a certified Leadership...
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Lucas (Luke) Hockensmith
Financial Consultant
Luke brings a unique blend of financial acumen and public service experience to his work as a financial and wealth advisor. He holds Series 7 and Series 66 licenses and is a 2011 graduate of Shippensburg University with a Bachelor of...
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