Alice Kim is the CEO and Founder of Ascended Financial Group, LLC — a boutique wealth strategy firm headquartered in Los Angeles, specializing in sophisticated solutions for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, institutions, nonprofits, family offices, and credit unions.
Since 1998, Alice has led the field with innovative approaches that most financial advisors simply don't offer. Her expertise spans premium financing, captive insurance, executive benefits, life settlements, and private equity — strategies engineered to protect, grow, and transfer wealth across generations.
A graduate of the University of the Pacific, Alice began her career advising government employees at the nation's largest school district before building one of California's most respected independent wealth practices. Her firm has brokered deals exceeding $250 million, and her clients include Hollywood celebrities, professional athletes, and some of the largest CFOs in the country.
Recognized by the Million Dollar Round Table™ as an authority on tax-efficient wealth management, Alice has been invited to speak at conferences around the globe. She also provides pro bono financial guidance for domestic violence survivors and is a lifelong champion of financial literacy.
