About Us

Via Luce Capital exists to bring clarity and confidence to the financial decisions that matter most. We work with successful business owners and high-net-worth families during the moments that define their financial lives—such as selling a company, preparing for retirement, managing newfound liquidity, or simply realizing their financial picture has grown beyond what they can manage alone.
Why Via Luce
"Via Luce" means "path of light." The name reflects our purpose: to help clients find clarity, direction, and a sense of forward momentum in their financial lives. We believe wealth management is fundamentally about people—about understanding what you're working toward, what keeps you up at night, and how to move from where you are to where you want to be. The journey should feel purposeful and grounded, even when the path ahead isn't entirely clear.
How We Work

Most firms present themselves as either investment managers or financial planners. We see those as inseparable. Investments matter, but so does tax strategy, estate planning strategies, cash flow management, and how all these pieces fit together during life's biggest transitions.
We combine the analytical rigor and institutional-quality strategies you'd expect from a much larger firm with the accessibility and personal attention you'd want from your most respected advisor. Our clients know us by name. We answer when they call. We coordinate directly with their CPAs, attorneys, and other professionals to make sure nothing falls through the cracks.
Our Commitment
Financial advice should never feel like a black box. We explain our thinking, answer your questions thoroughly, and keep you informed about both what we're doing and why. You'll always understand where you stand, what your options are, and what we recommend—presented in language that makes sense, not industry jargon that obscures more than it clarifies.
The work we do together should leave you feeling more confident about your financial future and clearer about the path forward. That's what "via luce" means in practice.
Brent Rupnow, CFP®, ChFC®, CEPA®, APMA®
Founder & Wealth Advisor
Ryan Woodraska, CFA
Client Portfolio Manager
Sieg Johnson
Portfolio Operations Director
Kendra Vandervort
Client Care Specialist