Advisor profile


What you can expect when you work with me

The right financial advice can help prepare you for whatever life brings — both the expected and the unexpected.

When you work with me, you receive:
  • 1:1 financial advice based on your goals and needs.
  • Personalized recommendations for a diversified portfolio, and solutions to help protect you from uncertainty.
  • Regular meetings to review your goals, progress and investments.
  • Anytime access to your investments and digital tools to help you stay on track.

Ready to learn more? Getting started is as easy as meeting for a complimentary initial consultation whenever it’s convenient for you.

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22
Years of Experience
This number may include years as a financial advisor, and/or experience as a registered representative.

Areas of focus

  • Retirement Planning Strategies
  • Retirement Income Strategies
  • Retirement Plan Distribution
  • Women's Financial Strategies
  • Small Business
  • Estate Planning Strategies

Qualifications

  • CFP® CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • BFA™ Behavioral Financial Advisor
  • CRPC™ Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™
  • CRPS™ Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™
  • RICP® Retirement Income Certified Professional®
  • APMA™ Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor™

Education

  • BA Finance, Michigan State University 2002

Awards & recognition

  • Ameriprise Circle of Success, 2011-2012, 2014-2022
  • Five Star Wealth Manager, 2015 - 2023
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2021-2023
  • Ameriprise Circle of Success Diamond Ring, 2020
  • Ameriprise Ultimate Digital Excellence Award, 2022
  • Ameriprise Client Experience Award, 2022-2023

Community participation

  • Member of Bethesda Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce
  • Member of Michigan State Alumni Association of Metropolitan Washington, DC
  • Member of Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia
  • Study group leader at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
  • Imagination Stage Community Board Member
  • Sharing Montgomery Fund Grants Committee

Interests

  • I am a big movie buff. I love to reference a movie to describe an entire journey or emotion and instantly others understand exactly what message you are conveying.
  • I spend a lot of time with my family. We enjoy playing games in the yard, going to the pool, and just having fun!
  • I enjoy spending time outdoors and a few of my favorite activities include:

*Hiking various trails around Washington, DC; one of my favorites is the Billy Goat Trail in Potomac, MD.

*Golfing at many of Montgomery County, MD courses like Woodmont CC in Potomac, MD, Whiskey Creek, Ijamsville, MD, and Bethesda CC in Bethesda, MD.

Private Wealth Advisors

Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisors have extensive experience in helping affluent clients preserve and grow their wealth. They possess the capabilities and resources to provide customized recommendations and support for tax, estate, and retirement planning. They help clients step back and explore the full range of opportunities their wealth can bring. With years of experience and an established network of expert resources, Private Wealth Advisors are among the most qualified and credentialed advisors in the industry. Ameriprise Financial gives this elite group the highest priority and quality of service and resources available to help ensure their clients receive the best possible client experience.