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Scott Neils

  • Franchise Field Vice President

12

Years with Firm See more information

98%

Territory Retention Rate See more information

My territory

Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area and surrounding suburbs, as well as Hudson and River Falls, Wisconsin

How I work to support your success

I am responsible for ensuring that advisors have access to resources to run and grow their practice. By combining the vision you establish for your practice with the support from my team and resources from Ameriprise, you'll have the opportunity to experience growth, equity ownership and success.

My team and I will work with you to:

  • Transition your practice, providing customized support and best practices
  • Help you grow your practice in a manner that works best for you
  • Operate with independence, knowing that support is available as needed
  • Understand how to effectively operate as a CEO of your practice

My Leadership Team

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Jeremy Knudsen

Recruiting Director

Responsibilities

Jeremy is responsible for sourcing and evaluating experienced advisors, including franchisees, associate financial advisors and advisors coming from acquired practices.

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Meghan Villanueva

Manager, Franchise Recruiting and Engagement

Responsibilities

Meghan works closely with successful teams to help them to find and develop new talent; this includes support staff, associate financial advisors and experienced advisors wanting to join a team. She also works with new advisors joining our firm to guide them through a successful transition and onboard process. Meghan is also available to assist advisors with business planning and determining which corporate resources to work with for coaching and support.

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Adrian Johnson

Regional Sales Director

Responsibilities

Adrian specializes in helping advisors drive practice results through new business opportunities. He is the primary point of contact for increasing assets and revenue through product solutions. Additionally, he works with advisors on strategies to move up market and go deep with their best clients.

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Jack Genereaux

Regional Sales Manager

Responsibilities

For advisors interested in growing their client acquisition business and improving their marketing strategies, Jack coaches advisors on how to incorporate a systematic marketing process within their practice. He helps advisors share their story, promote their brand, leverage online resources and be proactive in the digital world of social media. 
For advisors interested in growing their financial planning business, Jack works with advisors to create a systematic process for their practice. He helps identify how to engage clients/prospects in advice conversations and produce simplified deliverables to increase capacity and drive business through the financial planning client service model.

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Lisa Hanson

Field Engagement Coordinator

Responsibilities

Lisa provides administrative and operational support, and also coordinates meetings, training and seminars. Lisa is the point person for advisor questions, and proactively works with advisors to ensure they receive the support they need.

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Deb Overkamp

Installation Manager

Responsibilities

Deb helps practices manage change and create efficiencies by implementing repeatable and consistent business processes.  

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for informational purposes only. MN Permit #F-3872. Ameriprise Financial, 50601 Ameriprise Financial Center, Minneapolis, MN 55474 MN Permit #F-3872.
Practice growth results not guaranteed.
Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, a registered investment adviser.