Debra Pladsen

Debra Pladsen 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 ensures that client interests remain the firm’s top priority while integrating compliance policies that maintain trust and transparency.

Debra is passionate about educating clients on complex financial regulations, ensuring they feel confident and informed about their wealth management strategies. She enjoys the challenge of translating intricate rules into clear, practical guidance, helping clients navigate their financial journeys with ease.

Outside work, she is involved in her local church and the High School Football Board. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, walking/jogging, and spending as much time as possible with her husband, John, and her two kids, Katie and Will.

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