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Debra Pladsen IACCP®

Chief Compliance Officer | Client Service Manager

Chief Compliance Officer overseeing the policies and procedures that support Fortress’s fiduciary responsibilities.

Portrait of Debra Pladsen

Background

Debra Pladsen, IACCP®, is the Chief Compliance Officer and Client Service Manager at Fortress Financial Group. She has been working in financial services and wealth management since 2000, drawn to the industry by her love of numbers and her passion for helping clients understand how their accounts are managed. Deb graduated from Clarke University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.

Early in her career, she transitioned into compliance, where her natural attention to detail and rule-following instincts made her a perfect fit. Today, Deb helps oversee policies and procedures designed to support the firm’s fiduciary responsibilities and maintain trust and transparency. She holds the Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional (IACCP®) designation.

Approach

Debra is passionate about educating clients on complex financial regulations. She enjoys translating intricate rules into clear, practical guidance that helps clients understand complex financial topics more clearly.

Beyond the office

Outside of work, she enjoys reading, walking, pilates and spending time with her husband and two children.

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