Redefining wealth and elevating your journey with values-based financial care.
Ascend National Wealth Advisors offers comprehensive financial services grounded in biblical tenets, so you can work toward optimizing the fruits of your labor while staying aligned with the values that shape your life.
Redefining wealth and elevating your journey with values-based financial care.
Ascend National Wealth Advisors offers comprehensive financial services grounded in biblical tenets, so you can work toward optimizing the fruits of your labor while staying aligned with the values that shape your life.
Our Story
At Ascend National Wealth Advisors, our story begins with a passion for helping families achieve financial clarity and lasting legacies.
Founded by Austen Wilson, our collaborative team specializes in tax-smart retirement and legacy planning, delivering objective advice rooted in biblical values so you can plan confidently for the future.

How we work with you

Our team partners with clients across multiple regions to develop financial strategies that reflect your values, goals, and life stage. Through a collaborative discovery process, we tailor a plan for you and provide ongoing support - so your financial strategy can grow with you and your family.
Office information
Phone:
253-271-3290Operating Hours:
Monday through Friday 9 AM – 5 PM
Our solutions
Events

2025-10-01T02:00:00
Josh Linkner - Big Little Breakthroughs
The Big Little Breakthroughs framework provides a specific and practical approach to unlocking dormant creative capacity. Instead of wild, risky, and expensive moonshots, participants learn to unleash small, daily creative acts to drive gigantic results over time.
In this inspiring, timely, and high-impact keynote, New York Times bestselling author and globally-recognized innovation expert Josh Linkner shows us how to de-risk the creative process, build the capacity to unlock breakthrough transformations and gain the creative confidence to take responsible risks.
This keynote serves leaders & teams who are:
• Aware of the need to innovate but having a hard time getting started.
• Responsible for creating a culture of innovation.
• Feeling pressure to generate breakthroughs but struggling to deliver them.

2025-11-04T17:00:00
Navigating Decisions for Retirement Success with Dr. W
Start exploring your retirement options today, so you can feel confident about the years ahead. Join us for Navigating Decisions for Retirement Success, an exclusive conversation with Dr. Wade Pfau, where you'll learn how mastering retirement income management is key to making informed decisions that help you navigate the important challenges retirees face.
This discussion will help you feel more equipped to make smarter choices for the years ahead.
• Plan ahead to manage the potential need for care as you age.
• Discover simple tax strategies you can use now to help reduce or avoid future tax surprises.
• Find out how setting up a trust can help you protect and fulfill your wishes, both now and in the future.
Don't just plan for retirement—prepare to live it with confidence. Join us and explore strategies that are as unique as you are.
Register below to attend the event or indicate you'd like to receive a recording.
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2025-12-23T21:00:00
Have you used your Thrivent Action Team?
We all want to give back, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin. If you’re wondering how you can make a difference, we can help. Thrivent Action Teams are a great way to make a positive impact in your community. Simply gather a team of neighbors or friends for a fundraiser, educational event or service activity.
Thrivent offers all the resources you need to get started, including up to $250 in seed money. Your team provides the passion that brings your project to life.
Join us for this quick 12 minute video (on-demand, watch when you can) to learn more about this member benefit and take you step by step on how to apply for your Thrivent Action Team!
News and insights

"What Your Business is Worth" - a Business Valuation Workshop
We have a few spots left for What Your Business is Worth | A Business Valuation Workshop, happening Sep 9th at 6:00PM in Charleston. This hands-on session with Tim Lukasik breaks down the basics and benefits of business valuation—giving you essential insights to help you plan and succeed. Enjoy food, meet other entrepreneurs, and walk away with actionable steps for your business journey. Attendance is FREE and open to all business owners—register while spots last! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-your-business-is-worth-a-business-valuation-workshop-tickets-1537282847379?aff=LinkedIn - No products will be sold. Learn more: thrivent.com/ascend Disclosures: thrivent.com/social #Charleston #EntrepreneurGoals #LowcountryBusiness #BusinessGrowth #ValuationWorkshop #Networking
