OMAHA MAGAZINE’S
wealthmanagement WINNERS
vintage financial group
What is your philosophy on what it means to be a financial advisory practice? We believe in our clients, their goals, and their plans. It is our privilege to be their partner in their financial success. By taking great strides to promote economic and financial literacy within our advisory practice, we empower our clients to further define their personal financial goals and implement an objectives-based strategy that is truly as unique as each client. In your own words describe the financial planning process of your practice. The first step in our process is to fully understand and help our clients define their goals and priorities. We gather the information necessary to assess the individual situation of each client and complete an analysis of those facts. We then prepare a solutions-based plan, implement the plan, and conduct meaningful reviews to build upon and further advance each client’s goals. Insurance products issued by Principal National Life Insurance Company (except in New York) and Principal Life Insurance Company. Securities offered through Princor Financial Services Corporation, 800/247-1737, member SIPC. Principal National, Principal Life and Princor are members of the Principal Financial Group, Des Moines, IA 50392. Bradford R. Burwell, Kirstin J. Ricketts and Patrick M. Ricketts, Principal National and Principal Life Financial Representatives, Princor Registered Representatives. Vintage Financial Group is not an affiliate of any company of the Principal Financial Group.
kirstin j. ricketts, Cfp president and CfO
bradford r. burwell president and CeO
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP and Certified Financial Planner in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
patrick m. ricketts managing partner
14217 Dayton Circle, Suite #3 Omaha, NE 68137 402-932-7233
OMAHA MAGAZINE’S
wealthmanagement WINNERS What is the process you take each customer through? We use the financial planning process which begins with a personal interview to understand our clients’ goals and objectives. Several subsequent meetings are conducted as we educate our clients through all aspects of financial planning while we develop a customized financial plan tailored to our clients’ specific goals and objectives. Quarterly reviews follow this process to track progress towards these goals and to make changes as their lives evolve.
ameriprise financial Services, inc.
Describe your practice’s investment policy. Our objective is to empower clients with solid financial plans tailored to their goal of an active and successful retirement. We put our knowledge to work for them by developing investment, tax management and estate planning strategies – all aimed at maintaining clients’ lifestyles and financial independence. Our clients have worked hard. Now, as retirement approaches, it’s their turn to redefine the next phase of their lives. The NABCAP Premier Advisor (“Program”) research was conducted from May 1 - August 31, 2011. Fewer than three and a half percent of financial mark d. Smith, advisors in the area received the recognition. Advisors were evaluated financial advisor, based on twenty categories, including customer service model, experience, aamS® credentials, compliance record and other criteria. A financial advisor’s final ranking may not represent a particular client experience. The National Association of Board Certified Advisory Practices, manages the Program, but does not endorse listed financial advisors. Working with this financial advisor is not a guarantee of future financial success. Investors should conduct their own evaluation of a financial professional. for details go to: http:nabcap.org/about-methodology.cfm
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november/december • 2011
Steve Sadler, financial advisor, Cfp®, CrpC®
joanie lebaron, financial advisor, CrpC®
gabriel kerlik, financial advisor, Cfp®, CrpC®, mba
Kerlik, Sadler, Smith & Associates
A financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
1005 S. 107th Ave., Suite 201 Omaha, NE 68114 402-334-7265 www.OmahaPublications.com