About Us

 A Minnesota native with nearly two decades of experience training financial advisors and designing retirement income solutions, Dustin Rudolph founded Legacy Ascent Wealth with a simple goal: to help individuals and families gain clarity and confidence in living their legacy — spending confidently, sharing generously, and creating memories that endure for generations.

As a fiduciary advisor, Dustin works with each client to design retirement strategies based on their goals, family priorities, and market perspectives, building personalized income strategies designed to create meaningful memories and legacies that last generations. The firm’s philosophy is built around helping clients experience peace of mind and clarity in any market environment — good or bad — every step of the way.

Dustin’s investment philosophy follows a strategic portfolio approach that balances risk, return, and flexibility to support sustainable income and long-term growth. Through his Summit Ascent Pathway, he integrates income planning, tax strategy, and legacy design into one cohesive process that helps clients navigate complex financial decisions with purpose and confidence. His approach blends technical expertise with a teacher’s heart, ensuring clients understand not just what to do, but why each step matters.

As an educator, Dustin regularly hosts retirement workshops throughout the Twin Cities metro area and shares his insights through the Summit Ascent Retirement podcast and YouTube channel, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Omni. His engaging and practical teaching style helps simplify complex financial topics so listeners can make more informed decisions about their future.

Outside the office, Dustin has a passion for outdoor adventures with his sons, Colten and Cash—from hiking trails and soccer training to trying new recipes and tackling new challenges together. He lives in Woodbury, Minnesota, and remains deeply committed to helping families in his community reach new heights — financially and personally.