Andrew Aiken (“Drew”)

Drew joined Ascend in 2025 as an Investment Banking Analyst.

Prior to Ascend, he served as a Transaction Advisory Senior Associate at Grant Thornton LLP, where he conducted buy-side and sell-side due diligence across a range of industries — including software, aerospace, and manufacturing — analyzing financial trends, working capital, and quality-of-earnings considerations to assess target valuations and identify risk.

Drew earned his BS in Accounting from Regent University, where he was also captain of the men’s basketball team and served as Vice President of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.