Ascendant adjective

as·​cen·​dant ə-ˈsen-dənt

Definition of ascendant
1 : proceeding upwards; rising
2 : rising in power or influence
3 : increasingly successful or powerful

Empowering Wall Street Graduates

At Ascendant Training, we specialize in equipping Wall Street-bound graduates with essential skills in Microsoft Excel, accounting, corporate valuation, and financial modeling, whether they are just getting started or continuing on their path of success.

Who We Are

With over 25 years of finance experience in investment banking and private equity, and almost 20 years of instructor-led classroom training experience, Ascendant uses a hands-on approach to transform new graduates into proficient Wall Street professionals.

Training Solutions for Every Need

Specializing in Excel, Valuation, and Financial Modeling training for undergraduates and graduates entering the world of Finance and Accounting on Wall Street.
We have a solution to meet your needs!

Practical, Hands-On Approach

Learn by doing, not just listening. Our training emphasizes real-world application with interactive exercises, case studies, and live modeling sessions. You'll build actual financial models, work through genuine business scenarios, and develop skills you can immediately apply in your role the next day.

Personalized Learning

Every organization and individual has unique needs. We customize our training content, pace, and focus areas to match your specific goals and skill levels. Whether you're filling knowledge gaps or building advanced expertise, our flexible approach ensures you get exactly the instruction you need.

Learn from practitioners, not just educators. Our instructors bring 25+ years of combined investment banking, private equity, and teaching experience. This real-world background means you'll gain insider insights, industry best practices, and practical techniques that only come from actually working in high-stakes finance environments.

Experienced Instructors

Virtual Learning Programs Available

Access world-class training from anywhere. Our virtual programs deliver the same interactive, engaging instruction as in-person sessions with the added flexibility to fit your schedule. Live instruction, screen sharing, and collaborative exercises ensure an effective learning experience regardless of location.

Client Feedback

Hear what clients have to say about our exceptional training programs:

Ross is a tremendous resource for anyone looking to develop their capabilities and understand what it takes to succeed as a finance professional, especially in investment banking and private equity. He blends technical expertise with real world application in an engaging and impactful way.

Barry

New York

Ross has a natural ability to apply his deep knowledge of finance to help others succeed in their careers. I couldn’t recommend him more for all aspects of quantitative financial training and career development.

Rubin

Los Angeles

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One of, if not the most, gifted instructors I have ever had. It blew me away how much I learned in a two week class with him - his knowledge of finance/capital markets is vast but he makes the content accessible and interesting.

Eric

New York

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