Christopher Raup

About Christopher Raup

Christopher Raup is the President and Registered Principal of Ascend Wealth Consulting, and the Founder of Venture Leadership Coaching and Research. He has a B.S. in Management Science from Lock Haven University, a certified Leadership and Performance Coaching Certificate from Brown University and International Coaching Federation Member, and is a UESCA Certified Endurance Running Coach. He holds FINRA Series 7, 66, 24, 6, and 63 licenses, life, health, long-term care, and disability insurance licenses, and Chartered Leadership Fellow (CLF®) designation from The American College. Chris and his team strive to provide customized solutions to clients who desire personal growth and a true partnership with their financial advisor. Chris enjoys working with clients from a coaching perspective, helping them to envision their goals, progress toward their dreams, and empower them to choose their path. As a retired U.S. Army Officer and multi-conflict Combat Veteran, he recognizes that clients look to him and his team for leadership and inspiration to explore their “Infinite Potential.” He fully understands how precious each day is and the freedom of a life’s journey where values and opportunity align. In his role as Founder of the Wounded Warrior Patrol, a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporation, he works aggressively to help combat veterans prevail through their physical and psychological injuries. His passion for recreational therapy is based on his personal journey and experiences. Chris splits his time between PA and CO and is passionate about exploring the mountains and wilderness. Whether training with friends or testing his limits in a trail race, he is committed to leading by example, challenging himself and others, and building relationships where he can have a positive impact. Specialties: Chartered Leadership Fellow (CLF), Certified Leadership & Performance Coach, advanced financial strategies, comprehensive planning, wealth building and advisory, estate planning, leadership coaching, business strategic planning. Disclosures: Content provided via links to third party sites should not be considered an endorsement of third party content. We make no representation as to the completeness or accuracy of information provided on these websites. Posts pertaining to Venture Leadership or Wounded Warrior Patrol, do not relate to securities or advisory services, and are not affiliated with Cambridge. Important disclosures can be found here:

Experience

1. Vice Chairman & Founder

   Wounded Warrior Patrol, Inc

   Jan 2011 — Present · Carlisle, PA

   In 2011, I founded the non-profit foundation WOUNDED WARRIOR PATROL, Inc. Our Mission Statement is to support the recovery and family bonding of Wounded Warriors, Warrior Spouses / Caregivers and their children through the recreational therapy of snow sports. The Wounded Warrior Patrol is an IRS approved 501(c)3 public corporation. The Patrol conducts an annual family ski week at 7 Springs Resort in PA. In addition, I volunteer annually at the Wounded Warrior week in Breckenridge, CO. For more info and to support our warriorfamily events, goto

Education

• Commonwealth University-Lock Haven

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

  1986 — 1990

• Brown University

  Leadership and Performance Coaching Certification, Leadership Coaching

• The American College of Financial Services

  CLF, Chartered Leadership Fellow

  2004 — 2006

• United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy

  Certified Running and Ultra-Running Coach

  2020