Blake Farmer

Blake Farmer, MBA

Director, Portfolio Management

EMAIL: b.farmer@asendowealth.com

Blake leads our investment team, helping ensure clients' portfolios are thoughtfully managed and aligned with their financial goals.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration (BBA), finance, with honors, University of Kentucky

  • Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), University of Kentucky

COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

  • I have coached many of my sons’ teams over the past 20 years. Coaching basketball, baseball, football, and soccer was a fun way to teach life lessons to my children. I also enjoyed watching their friends learn and grow over the years. These times are some of the best memories I have with my children.

Q&A

What inspired you to pursue this profession?

I have always been fascinated by the markets and how they work.

What do you hope clients remember after working with you?

I hope clients remember that I always make decisions that I believe are in their best interest.

What is your favorite travel destination?

I enjoy going to the beach. I always have a wonderful, relaxing day at the beach. My favorite is Daytona Beach, Florida.

What's your favorite local restaurant?

My favorite local restaurant is The Avenue Steak Tavern. The food is outstanding and the service is very good.

What was your first job?

My first job was selling shoes at a local mall.

If you could have dinner with anyone, living or historical, who would it be?

I would have dinner with my father. He passed away more than 16 years ago. I miss him and his advice. Having dinner with my father would be amazing.

What’s a fun fact about you?

I enjoy following college football. I am a big fan of St. Louis Cardinals baseball and  Kentucky Wildcats basketball.