How We Work
Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community.
Aaron Dean Smaagaard, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®
Founder and Wealth Management Advisor
Aaron leads our organization and advises families and business owners in all facets of wealth management including retirement and education planning, investment strategies, estate planning, and risk management. Aaron is passionate...
Katie L Ristvedt, ChFC®
Director of Operations and Investments
Denise M Barry, ChFC®
Director of Wealth Management Services
Denise joined Aaron's team in 2014. Denise is a fully registered representative, holding her series 6, 63, 7 licenses through LPL Financial, and life, accident & health insurance licenses. She also holds the ChFC designation. Denise is...