TAMPA, F.L. - L.S. Ernst Financial Group is pleased to announce that its founder, Luke Ernst, was recently featured on Innovate Weekly @UTampa. The podcast episode explores Mr. Ernst’s approach to financial services and his mission to help individuals and institutions achieve a stronger financial position.
When asked about the inspiration behind founding L.S. Ernst Financial Group, Mr. Ernst emphasized the firm’s mission:
"My main purpose is to help individuals and institutions be in a better financial position than before."
This guiding principle shapes every aspect of the firm’s work. Mr. Ernst explained that his approach is tailored to each client, recognizing that no two businesses are alike:
"Every client is different. A lot of people who come to me don’t know their exact financial position, don’t have a deck, don’t have financials. My role is to understand their business, create clarity, and tell a story they can take to investors to reach their goals.."
From startups seeking capital to established organizations navigating complex financial challenges, Mr. Ernst’s process combines strategic advice, modeling, and storytelling — helping clients gain clarity, confidence, and actionable steps toward their objectives
From helping startups clarify their financials to advising established businesses on strategic growth, L.S. Ernst Financial Group is committed to providing tailored solutions that empower clients to achieve their goals. Through a combination of strategic guidance, clear financial modeling, and actionable insights, the firm brings clarity, confidence, and direction to every client engagement.
This commitment to fostering growth and innovation is rooted in Mr. Ernst’s own journey as an entrepreneur and alumnus of the University of Tampa. He attributes much of his early development and success to the support, connections, and mentorship opportunities provided by the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center at the John Sykes College of Business.
Mr. Ernst credits much of his early growth and development as an entrepreneur to the University of Tampa’s Lowth Entrepreneurship Center:
"The Lowth Entrepreneurship Center has given me the most connections I’ve ever had at the University of Tampa. The Center is filled with people providing advice, and those connections have been instrumental in expanding my knowledge of the field and the Tampa Bay area."
Through these connections, workshops, and mentorship opportunities, Mr. Ernst was able to refine his approach, build his network, and lay the foundation for L.S. Ernst Financial Group — demonstrating how the right support and guidance can help emerging entrepreneurs and professionals achieve their financial and business goals.
The full episode, including insights on building professional networks and leveraging mentorship opportunities, is available here: