Kyler Harder is the owner and a partner at Ascend Financial Group. Kyler is responsible for business development, coordinating with advisors, developing staff, and working with current clients. He is an industry veteran dedicated to helping his clients simplify their financial lives.

He specializes in working with closely held family businesses and pre-retirees/retirees. He was inspired to become a financial advisor to help people create a vision of clarity around their finances and minimize the day-to-day anxiety of managing money.

Kyler lives in Excelsior, Minnesota with his wife, Lauren and their baby girl, Claire. They enjoy traveling together, experiencing new foods and trying to keep up with Claire. .

Passionate about mental health, Kyler is an Ambassador for Guild, Inc., a Minneapolis-based non-profit organization that provides daily support for individuals struggling with mental health issues. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for Guild Inc.