Kestra’s 2026 Ascend Advisor Conference Highlights
Ascend 2026: “Next is Now” Comes to Life in Austin
In February, Kestra Financial welcomed its largest advisor gathering to date in Austin, Texas, with 600+ advisors and their teams. With their unique advisor culture at the forefront, Ascend has quickly become one of the most anticipated events at Kestra.
This annual event reflects not only the growth of Kestra’s like-minded community; it also highlights a shared commitment to demonstrating how Kestra continuously supports the evolving needs of both advisors and investors.
“Next is Now”: Turning Insight into Action
The theme “Next is Now” set the tone for every session and conversation. Attendees left the conference with clear, actionable insights they could put into practice immediately. This year’s Ascend focused on empowering advisors to act decisively in their businesses today by leveraging Kestra’s available tools, technology, and support systems. The collective spirit of support was apparent throughout the four-day event.
The key areas of focus included:
- Complete Wealth Manager to set our advisor network up for success and growth, with the support needed to help their clients
- Great Wealth Transfer to prepare for the massive transition in significant wealth, flowing to Millennials and Gen X
- Succession & Monetization to secure your legacy and ensure your clients continue receiving high-quality care
- New Technologies like Kestra Investor Solution to help advisors provide personalized financial strategies to their clients
What makes Ascend so special is the opportunity for advisors to walk away with more than just invaluable insights. Advisors in the Kestra ecosystem can join peer activities such as golf tournaments, pickleball, a closing party, and the Women’s Collective Luncheon.
These activities allow Kestra’s robust community to network, collaborate, and deliver a real impact to other successful, likeminded advisors.
Watch the Ascend 2026 Highlights Reel
If you couldn’t attend this year, or if you want to relive the experience, watch the highlights from our mainstage speakers, breakout sessions, compliance meeting, and wrap-up party.
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