Luke Kendall

Luke Kendall, CFP®, ChFC®, CRPC®, serves as the Managing Director of Business Development at Kayne Anderson Rudnick since November 2025. Prior to this role, Luke held various positions at Mariner Wealth Advisors from November 2021 to October 2025, including Senior Wealth Consultant, Senior Wealth Advisor, and Wealth Advisor, where a comprehensive 360° wealth planning approach was implemented to meet client goals. Previous experience includes serving as Senior Private Client Advisor at Bank of the West and Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA, along with roles at Griffin Capital Securities, Deutsche Asset Management, Thrivent Financial, and Mission Church. Luke holds a Certified Financial Planner degree from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and a Bachelor of Science from Mid-America Christian University.