There's a gift within change. That's a lesson I've embraced in my personal and professional life and it's a lesson I share with my clients.
I joined Edward Jones in 2000 because I was ready for a change. My husband was diagnosed with cancer a year after we were married, and although he was in remission, I wanted the financial independence to be able to take care of our family no matter what life threw at us. I started my career in Fairmont, MN, where we lived for 21 years. In 2016, I relocated to Wabasha, MN, to take over the existing Edward Jones office of my brother, Jim Christoffer, who passed away in January that same year. He was my mentor and one of my best friends.
This work is personal, and we're in it together – with you.
As a goals-based wealth strategy team, we believe that investing should not be a “one-size-fits-all.” I develop strategies that reflect my clients’ distinct financial goals. Throughout my career, my objective has remained consistent: always do what’s in the best interest of my clients. I accomplish this objective by understanding what’s most important to them, using an established process to build personalized strategies and partnering throughout their lives to stay on track. To provide a comprehensive service, I regularly collaborate with CPAs, attorneys and other trusted professionals, always keeping client information confidential.
I am proud to serve a variety of clients. I focus on planning for retirement and planning for the unexpected. I am very passionate about working with women in transition and empowering them to feel confident in retirement, divorce or widowhood. No matter their goals, I enjoy working with clients who are devoted to their strategies and see me as a long-term partner in building their financial futures. We welcome the opportunity to do the same for you.
All of this is possible with the vast resources of Edward Jones and my experienced and caring team comprised of Carol Schneider and Christine Murphy, both Senior Branch Office Administrators with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry.
On a personal note, my husband, Leland, and I continue to make Wabasha our home. We have three daughters and two son-in-laws. In our free time, we enjoy boating on the Mississippi River, spending time at our lake house in Fairmont, MN, and taking in a few Vikings and Twins games each year.
Focus areas
- Charitable Giving
- College Savings
- Estate & Legacy Strategies
- Retirement Income Strategies
- Retirement Savings Strategies
- Wealth Strategies
Focus Areas
- Charitable Giving
- College Savings
- Estate & Legacy Strategies
- Retirement Income Strategies
- Retirement Savings Strategies
- Wealth Strategies
My Personal Interests
- Spending Time with Family
- Traveling
- Wine Collecting/Enthusiast
- Sports Enthusiast
- Active Lifestyle
Personal Interests
- Spending Time with Family
- Traveling
- Wine Collecting/Enthusiast
- Sports Enthusiast
- Active Lifestyle
Office Information
Office Address
115 Main Street EWabasha, MN 55981 opens in a new window
Mailing Address
P O Box 3Wabasha, MN 55981
Phone Number
Julie A Leichtnam at (651) 565-3477Branch Team
- Christine Murphy
- Sr. Branch Office Administrator
- Carol Schneider
- Sr. Branch Office Administrator
Branch Team
Hours
Weekday | Availability |
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Mon | 08:00AM - 04:30PM |
Monday | 08:00AM - 04:30PM |
Tue | 08:00AM - 04:30PM |
Tuesday | 08:00AM - 04:30PM |
Wed | 08:00AM - 04:30PM |
Wednesday | 08:00AM - 04:30PM |
Thu | 08:00AM - 04:30PM |
Thursday | 08:00AM - 04:30PM |
Fri | 08:00AM - 03:00PM |
Friday | 08:00AM - 03:00PM |
Sat | Closed |
Saturday | Closed |
Sun | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Office Hours
Weekday | Availability |
---|---|
Mon | 08:00AM - 04:30PM |
Monday | 08:00AM - 04:30PM |
Tue | 08:00AM - 04:30PM |
Tuesday | 08:00AM - 04:30PM |
Wed | 08:00AM - 04:30PM |
Wednesday | 08:00AM - 04:30PM |
Thu | 08:00AM - 04:30PM |
Thursday | 08:00AM - 04:30PM |
Fri | 08:00AM - 03:00PM |
Friday | 08:00AM - 03:00PM |
Sat | Closed |
Saturday | Closed |
Sun | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
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Branch Team
- Christine Murphy
- Sr. Branch Office Administrator
- Carol Schneider
- Sr. Branch Office Administrator
Branch Team
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