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Saving for the future

Whether you’re buying your first home, saving for college or planning for retirement, you don’t have to navigate the future alone. We help you make sense of your finances with advice and investment ideas that fit your life, your goals and your comfort with risk.

Ready to learn more? Let’s start with a complimentary initial consultation to talk about how we can help you move closer to your financial goals.


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Areas of focus

  • Divorce Financial Planning
  • Women's Financial Strategies
  • Financial Planning for Small Business
  • Retirement Planning Strategies
  • Investments
  • Executive Compensation and Benefit Strategies
  • Employee Stock Options
  • Tax Planning Strategies
  • Insurance
  • Saving for Education
  • Domestic Partner Planning

Awards & recognition

  • Sam Thornal, Ameriprise Circle of Success, 2012, 2014-2025
  • Encircle Wealth Advisors, Ameriprise Client Experience Award, 2021-2024
  • Sam Thornal, Ameriprise Ultimate Digital Excellence Award, 2021-2024
  • Sam Thornal, Five Star Wealth Manager, 2022-2023
  • Encircle Wealth Advisors, Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2025-2026
  • Sam Thornal, Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2026

Community participation

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