Fortress Advisory Team
Debra Pladsen IACCP®
Chief Compliance Officer | Client Service Manager
Chief Compliance Officer overseeing the policies and procedures that support Fortress’s fiduciary responsibilities.
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, helping clients navigate complex financial topics more clearly. She enjoys the challenge of translating intricate rules into clear, practical guidance, helping clients navigate their financial journeys with ease.
Beyond the office
Outside work, she is involved in her local church and the High School Football Board. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, walking and jogging, and spending as much time as possible with her husband, John, and her two kids, Katie and Will.
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