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Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings their firms into the new age. Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a large CPA firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, best-of-breed technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back-office services, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount todays industry challenges and reach their full potential. Founded in January 2023, the company attained revenues sufficient to qualify it as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation.
About Liberty Federal Credit Union Liberty Federal Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution focused on returning value through innovative products and services. Liberty has been recognized on a state level by Forbes as one of Indianas best financial institutions. In recent years, the credit union has also received acclaim on a national level, including being named the nations Best Credit Union for Checking by Investopedia in 2021 and appearing on Newsweeks list of Americas Best Banks in 2022. Among Liberty FCUs most innovative products is its Vertical Checking. This free checking account offers a high interest rate of 3.30% APY on balances up to $20,000, plus reimbursement for usage fees paid when using any ATM worldwide up to $15 per month. However, Liberty Federal Credit Union similarly excels in providing value through better loan options for borrowers. For instance, the credit union offers an uncommonly wide variety of mortgage options to ensure the best fit for its members. According to the American Credit Union Mortgage Association, Liberty FCU was the Midwests top credit union in 2021 total first mortgage originations. Nationally, we ranked eleventh. Headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, Liberty FCU offers a wide footprint of branch locations throughout southern Indiana, western Kentucky, and the Greater Nashville area in Tennessee. However, the credit union currently serves more than 270,000 members across all fifty states and at least eight countries.
Founded in 2019, Advanced Solution is proudly Christian and Veteran owned. Advanced Solution is one of the fastest growing medical solutions distribution networks in the United States, serving US Veterans Affairs Health Systems, Hospital Outpatient Departments, Operating Rooms and Privately Owned Specialty Clinics throughout North America. Advanced Solution originated in Central, Pennsylvania as a solutions-oriented company. Our Executive Leadership team has partnered with multiple market leading Tissue Banks and Master Distribution Networks. When a physician partners with Advanced Solution, they gain access to a network of over 30 advanced treatment modalities. — COMPASSION. INNOVATION. TRUST. —
Ernie Ball Music Man is a premium instrument manufacturer based in San Luis Obispo, California. Founded in the early 1970s, the company specializes in handcrafted electric guitars and basses. It was originally established as Music Man by ex-Fender associates, including Leo Fender, and was acquired by Ernie Ball Inc. in 1984. Under the leadership of Sterling Ball and his family, the company has focused on meticulous craftsmanship and high-quality standards. The product lineup includes iconic instruments like the StingRay bass and the Silhouette guitar, both known for their innovative features and playability. Ernie Ball Music Man continues to develop new models, limited editions, and signature instruments in collaboration with musicians. The company prioritizes artist needs and has a strong commitment to supporting both established and emerging talent through sponsorships and events.
Drummond Advisors provides global consulting services to companies focusing on accounting, tax, legal and business development. Founded in Boston, the consulting firm expanded its presence to the cities of Miami, Orlando, São Paulo and Belo Horizonte as a result of the growth of its customer base with the goal of providing personalized service. The company reunites a multidisciplinary team of professionals with certification, training and experience in Brazilian and North American territory.