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/binaries/content/gallery/joinameriprise/field-leaders/mcguire-athena-002.png Athena McGuire MBA, BFA, CRPC®, AAMS® Sr. Franchise Field Vice President 303 International Cir Suite 490 Hunt Valley, MD 21030 303.242.1042 athena.mcguire@ampf.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/athena-mcguire-m-b-a-crpc%C2%AE-aams%C2%AE-0397a139 Connect with me https://www.youtube.com/@ameripriseadvisorsupport6635 Hear from our advisors
EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE ADVISOR PARTNERSHIP Years with Firm 16 Years with the Firm may include time with Ameriprise Financial as a financial advisor or in a supporting role, including as a field leader. Territory Retention Rate 99% Territory retention rate represents the percentage of financial advisors in the Field Vice President's territory who remained with Ameriprise Financial, during the previous calendar year.

My territory

North Carolina, Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland and Delaware

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:

  • Operate with independence, knowing that support is available as needed
  • Leverage a broad array of products and services to best suit your practice and clients' needs
  • Understand how to effectively operate as a CEO of your practice
  • Share best practices and provide coaching to help you achieve success

Career highlights

  • Ameriprise Outstanding Leader Award 2014, 2017 and 2019
  • Recipient of the First Year Top Achiever, Mercury Award and 5 Outstanding Advisor Awards
  • Participant in the first Women's Leadership Academy

Other interests

  • Traveling and enjoying all things outdoors
  • Owner and operator of a Maryland based horse stable and competes in dressage
Andrew Osland, APMA®, CRPC™, BFA™ /binaries/content/gallery/joinameriprise/recruiting-directors/east/andrew-osland.jpg Headshot of Andrew Osland Recruiting Director (PA, MD, DE) andrew.k.osland@ampf.com 445.446.6082
Responsibilities

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

Bill Matyi /binaries/content/gallery/joinameriprise/recruiting-directors/east/bill-matyi-3.png Headshot of Bill Matyi Recruiting Director william.matyi@amfp.com 704.318.4492
Responsibilities

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

Ryan Greiber /binaries/content/gallery/joinameriprise/local-leaders/greiber-ryan.jpg Headshot of Ryan Greiber Director, Franchise Recruiting and Engagement (DC, DE, MD and No. VA) ryan.greiber@ampf.com
Responsibilities

Ryan 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. He also works with new advisors joining our firm to guide them through a successful transition and onboard process. Ryan is also available to assist advisors with business planning and determining which corporate resources to work with for coaching and support.

Sean Lawson /binaries/content/gallery/joinameriprise/local-leaders/lawson-sean.jpg Headshot of Sean Lawson Director, Franchise Recruiting and Engagement (NC & VA) sean.lawson@ampf.com
Responsibilities

Sean 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. He also works with new advisors joining our firm to guide them through a successful transition and onboard process. Sean is also available to assist advisors with business planning and determining which corporate resources to work with for coaching and support.

Debi Biekkola, CFP® /binaries/content/gallery/joinameriprise/local-leaders/biekkola-debi.jpg Headshot of Debi Biekkola Sr. Regional Sales Director debi.a.biekkola@ampf.com
Responsibilities

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

Staci Smith /binaries/content/gallery/joinameriprise/local-leaders/staci-smith.jpg Head shot Staci Smith Senior Regional Sales Manager staci.l.smith@ampf.com
Responsibilities

For advisors interested in growing their client acquisition business and improving their marketing strategies, Staci coaches advisors on how to incorporate a systematic marketing process within their practice. She 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, Staci works with advisors to create a systematic process for their practice. She 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.

Eric Ritchay /binaries/content/gallery/joinameriprise/local-leaders/ritchay-eric-002.png Headshot of Eric Ritchay Regional Sales Manager eric.ritchay@ampf.com
Responsibilities

For advisors interested in growing their client acquisition business and improving their marketing strategies, Eric 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, Eric 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.

Chelsea Cain /binaries/content/gallery/joinameriprise/local-leaders/cain-chelsea.jpg Headshot of Chelsea Cain Sr. Field Engagement Coordinator chelsea.cain@ampf.com
Responsibilities

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

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. Ameriprise Financial, 901 3rd Ave S, Ameriprise Financial Center, Minneapolis, MN 55402 MN Permit #F-3367.
Practice growth results not guaranteed.