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. After years in the business, 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. We feel a commitment to our community.
Our team approach adds perspective to all we do and provides increased benefits to our clients.
Meet Our Team
Find a Financial Professional
- Ellen Kelly
- Kris Jerke
- Lori Rothenberger
Ellen Kelly
Client Service Associate
Kris Jerke
President | Financial Advisor
(605) 356-8085
I'm so glad you've decided to check out Ascend for your financial services needs! After serving in the industry for over 25 years, I decided to shed the corporate world and branch out on my own to serve clients as I feel they'd like to...
Lori Rothenberger
Financial Advisor - Yankton Office
(605) 356-8085
When we work hard and invest in our future with the hope of building our wealth, there are many roads to navigate along the way. With more than 30 years’ experience, 13 as a registered representative, helping people with financial planning.