Ascend is a joint venture between Savalan and Summit established under the U.S. Small Business Administration's Mentor-Protégé Program. We partnered to help clients address complex financial, operational, and strategic challenges with practical, results-oriented solutions.

 

By bringing together the complementary capabilities of both firms, Ascend delivers integrated financial management, advisory, and operational support services to help government and mission-driven organizations achieve their objectives. Our expertise spans across the finance and professional services sector, from budgeting and forecasting and financial reporting and accounting to program operations, strategic planning, risk management, and transaction advisory services. Through our over 55 years of collective experience, we understand the importance of balancing accountability, efficiency, and mission outcomes, particularly in environments where resources must be managed responsibly and transparently.

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We work alongside our clients to strengthen operations, improve decision-making, mitigate risks, and build sustainable processes that support long-term success. Whether supporting financial management functions, program oversight activities, lending and investment programs, or organizational initiatives, our focus is on delivering solutions that create measurable value and lasting impact.

 

At Ascend, we believe effective management, fiscal responsibility, and thoughtful execution are essential to achieving mission success.