Andrew Aiken

Analyst

About Drew

Drew joined Ascend as an Investment Banking Analyst in 2024. Previously, he was a Transaction Advisory Associate at Grant Thornton, where he conducted financial due diligence for middle-market buy-side and sell-side transactions. His work focused on analyzing financial performance, assessing quality of earnings, and identifying risks and opportunities to support successful mergers and acquisitions.

Drew graduated from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia with a degree in Accounting. While at Regent, he was a member of the men’s basketball team and served as Vice President of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Education
  • B.S. in Accounting from Regent University

The best part of the Ascend team is their ability to create an environment of high excellence while simultaneously maintaining a culture that prioritizes authentic relationships.

I truly enjoy learning about new businesses and being able to add value to them in any way possible.

When I am out of the office you can find me on a walk with my significant other, spending time with family, or watching the Steelers win the AFC North

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." - Martin Luther King, Jr