Team profile


The advantages of working together online

As we work together to track and achieve your goals, the secure site on ameriprise.com and Ameriprise app make it easy for us to collaborate, any time from any device. In one secure, convenient online space, you can:

  • Track your goals and progress
  • Connect and share information with us
  • View, store and organize your financial documents
  • Transfer funds, and much more
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Areas of focus

  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • Cash Flow Management Strategies
  • Retirement Income Strategies

Awards & recognition

  • The Cities Private Wealth Group, Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023-2024
  • The Cities Private Wealth Group, Ameriprise Client Experience Award, 2022-2023
  • John Pavelka, Ameriprise Circle of Success, 2020-2023
  • John Pavelka, Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2018, 2022-2023
  • John Pavelka, Ameriprise Ultimate Digital Excellence Award, 2023

Community participation

The Cities Private Wealth Group - Community participation photo

The Cities Group takes pride in being involved with our local Quad Cities IA/IL organizations, especially those focused on community growth and development.

Meet Fin!

Fin is our team’s traveling ‘porpoise’. He enjoys traveling with clients and sharing in the experience of fin-tastic adventures! Don’t forget Fin on your next trip!