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Craig CJ Jensen, Private Wealth Advisor serving the Chicago, IL area - Ameriprise Advisors

Craig CJ Jensen

CFP®, CPA, APMA

Private Wealth Advisor

Jensen & Associates

An Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisor

20
Years of Experience
This number may include years as a financial advisor, and/or experience as a registered representative.
Background and qualification information is available at FINRA’s BrokerCheck website. | Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC Client Relationship Summary Disclosure.

Areas of focus

  • Financial Strategies for LGBTQ Couples and Families
  • Retirement Planning Strategies
  • Executive Compensation and Benefit Strategies
  • Domestic Partner Planning
  • Tax Planning Strategies
  • Wealth Preservation Strategies
  • Family Finances
  • Small Business
  • Women's Financial Strategies

Qualifications

  • CFP® CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • CPA Certified Public Accountant
  • APMA™ Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor™

Education

  • Iowa State University-Bachelor of Business Administration, 1991 Accounting

Awards & recognition

  • Jensen & Associates, Ameriprise Client Experience Award, 2020-2023
  • Ameriprise Circle of Success, 2012-2023
  • Ameriprise Ultimate Digital Excellence Award, 2022
  • Ameriprise Circle of Success Diamond Ring, 2023

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Community participation

  • Past treasurer with Chicago House
  • Past president with The Chicago Area Gay & Lesbian Chamber (Now LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois)

Interests

  • Enjoys spending time outside with his dogs and spouse, especially in Florida
  • Enjoys nature hikes and architecture photography excursions
  • Ran the 2003 and 2005 Chicago Marathon
  • Loves attending live theater and concerts