Team profile


What you can expect when you work with us

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

When you work with us, 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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Areas of focus

  • Retirement Planning Strategies
  • Investments
  • Retirement Income Strategies
  • Insurance
  • Saving for Education
  • Executive Compensation and Benefit Strategies

Awards & recognition

  • Derek Schanhofer, Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2022-2026
  • Strategic Financial Group, Ameriprise Client Experience Award, 2020 - 2025
  • Derek Schanhofer, Ameriprise Circle of Success, 2017-2025
  • Strategic Financial Group, Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2026

Honored to be recognized in Forbes

We’re excited to celebrate Derek Schanhofer for being named to the 2026 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list! This recognition honors advisors who go above and beyond to help clients achieve their long-term financial goals—a commitment that drives everything we do. A heartfelt thank you to our clients for your trust and loyalty, and to Forbes for this incredible honor.