Amber Hieger

07/24/2026

I'm proud to share I have obtained my Chartered Financial Consultant® designation! This designation has helped me sharpen financial planning skills around income taxation, investment and retirement planning, business planning, insurance planning, behavioral finance, estate planning, and more.

Here's to lifelong learning!

03/18/2025

Recently, I had the pleasure of hearing Nancy Fahmy, Senior Director of Russell Investments, speak on women & investing. The news was groundbreaking and got me fired up!

I learned that women's #1 priority is their family, compared to men's being their retirement. Only 36% of women are investing compared to the 63% of men. Due to wage gaps, greater longevity, and being out of the workforce longer by caring for their families, it is crucial that women invest as soon as possible. Let's get more women investing!

01/21/2025

Over the past few years, the S&P500 has captured significant attention, rightfully so. However, it's essential not to overlook the broader market landscape.

Consider this analogy: Would you discard your clothes and shoes once they go out of style? Hopefully not, as this approach can lead to unnecessary expenses over time.

This article highlights the significance of diversification, emphasizing the value it brings to investment strategies.

Large Caps Notched Strong Gains Last Year. Here’s Why That May Make Diversification All the More Important Going Forward.

09/10/2024

Exciting news! Our team has grown, and I would personally like to welcome Allison Quist to the team! Allison will be our Operations Specialist, helping to provide an exceptional client onboarding experience.

About Allison:
“I grew up in the St. Louis area and graduated from SEMO. I have always had a passion for helping and supporting others, and was an educator for the first years of my career. When I felt ready for a change, I knew I wanted to continue to be in a role where I could support others. I am most excited to make connections with current and future clients to help them along in their journey to achieving their financial goals.”

Join all of us in welcoming Allison to the team!

07/30/2024

Annual meeting 2024! I always leave Milwaukee feeling grateful and inspired. I ran my first 5k in years, soaked up tons of knowledge & developed new relationships. I look forward to implementing what I’ve learned and continuing to be a guiding light for my clients.

The best keeps getting better. 👏🏻

05/09/2024

HAPPY NURSES WEEK! 🩺 If you know me, you know how passionate I am about serving healthcare professionals. They are some of the most compassionate, kind and impactful people I’ve met. I genuinely get so much joy in working with you all. Thanks for all you do, nurses, you keep me inspired!🌟

Featuring: Nurse Sami Timmerberg & I this morning. What a blessing it is to see your progress over the years. I look forward to many more years ahead and I thank you for your trust in me!

04/23/2024

In the Weekly Market Commentary, Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte looks at how recent inflation trends have put the Fed on hold when it comes to rate cuts and what it means for the economy.

Recent inflation measures have the Fed pumping the brakes on rate cuts. Get more in our Weekly Market Commentary.