With a solid foundation of teamwork, our practice draws on the skills and strengths of each member to achieve our collective goal of helping clients like you meet their financial goals. Together, we can help you feel more confident, connected and in control of your financial life.



Our advisors

Brian Mickelson

CFP®, CRPC, APMA

Private Wealth Advisor

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner
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Lee Maciej

CFP®, BFA, CRPC, AWMA℠, APMA

Financial Advisor

Chief Investment Officer of True Colors Financial
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Our team

Kristin Johnson

Kristin Johnson

Paraplanner

Personal Intro

Kristin started with Ameriprise in 2003. Before joining Ameriprise, she spent most of her career in the medical industry. Kristin enjoys working with clients on their financial plans and seeing them achieve their goals.

Kristin and her husband Bob, enjoy golfing, biking, travel, concerts, and being with family and friends.

Qualifications

  • MN Insurance Producer
  • Series 7 and Series 66 Securities License
  • Bachelor of Science from The College of St. Catherine, St. Paul MN
  • MBA from University of St. Thomas, St. Paul MN
  • CFP from College For Financial Planning, Denver CO
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Beth Kampf

Beth Kampf

Paraplanner

Personal Intro

Beth has been with Ameriprise Financial for over 30 years and finds much joy in being a part of building our clients future in every stage of life.

She and her husband, Tom, spend a lot of time at their cabin while their son and daughter are away at college. Beth enjoys reading, jigsaw puzzles, tap dancing, and latch hooking.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts from Concordia University, St. Paul
  • Series 7 - General Securities Representative
  • Series 63 - Uniform State Exam
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Pam Bliss

Pam Bliss

Client Service Manager

Personal Intro

Pam has worked for Ameriprise since 1991. Through the years one constant for Pam has been her joy of working with the clients of whom she likes to call 'family'.

She and her husband Mike have two grown daughters. She loves cooking, biking, and being active.

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Julie Blanek

Julie Blanek

Client Service Manager

Personal Intro

Julie began working for Ameriprise in 2008. She enjoys seeing the progression from uncertainty to confidence when clients follow their financial plan with solid advice.

She and her husband Harry have three grown children. Julie likes to plan adventure trips and hang out with family at their cabin in Wisconsin.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science from The Carlson School, University of MN
  • MBA from The Cox School of Business, Southern Methodist University
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Taylor Ostien

Taylor Ostien

Financial Planning Assistant

Personal Intro

Taylor spends his time outside the office with his wife, Dustin, daughter, Wrenley, and dog Kona. He enjoys the outdoors while camping with family and golfing with his friends.

Qualifications

  • Life and Health Insurance license

    Series 7 and 66.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Manages Client Relationship between visits Handles incoming client calls and questions
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Molly Mickelson

Molly Mickelson

Financial Planning Assistant

Personal Intro

Outside of work, Molly enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Molly graduated from Iowa State University (Go Cyclones!) in 2022 with an Industrial Engineering degree. Prior to joining the True Colors Financial team, she worked as a Manufacturing Engineer at Caterpillar.

Qualifications

  • BS Industrial Engineering

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Manages Client Relationship between visits Handles incoming client calls and questions
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Peter Silbaugh

Peter Silbaugh

Operations Director