Two Dynamic Women Join Award-Winning Inspire Confidence Group® Advice Team
Contact:
Laura Mirković, Marketing Director
Inspire Confidence Group, Ameriprise Financial
518-459-5500
NEWS RELEASE
Two Dynamic Women Join Award-Winning Inspire Confidence Group® Advice Team
ALBANY, NY – July 7, 2025 – Inspire Confidence Group®, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, is proud to welcome two standout professionals to its expanding Advice Team: Sara Blondin, CFP®, MBA, CRPC™, BFA™, and Emma VanGorder, CRPC™. Known for its client-first culture and collaborative approach, Inspire Confidence Group now includes 31 full-time team members—over half of whom are women. Inspire Confidence Group has more than $1.07 Billion invested through Ameriprise Financial as of July 1, 2025.
“Inspire Confidence Group is dedicated to simplifying life, reducing stress, and inspiring confidence for every client we serve,” said Maria Natarelli, CFP®,
BFA™, CRPC™, CDFA®, Private Wealth Advisor and Managing Partner. “Sara and Emma embody the integrity, care, and professionalism our clients deserve—and their addition strengthens our ability to deliver advice through a true team approach.”
About Inspire Confidence Group
Inspire Confidence Group®, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, is
operated by managing partners: Saša Mirković, MBA, CFP®, BFA™, CRPC™, CEPA® ,private wealth advisor; Maria Natarelli, CFP®, BFA™, CRPC™, CDFA®, private wealth advisor; Andrea Kirk, CFP®, CRPCTM, APMA™, private wealth advisor; Derek Shoden, CFP®, BFA™, financial advisor; Brent Makarczyk, CFP®, CRPC™, APMA™, financial advisor; and Mark Keeling, MBA, CFP®, BFA™, ChFC®, CLU®, APMA™, CEPA®, financial advisor.
Inspire Confidence Group provides financial advice that is anchored in a solid understanding of client needs and expectations and provided in one-on-one relationships with their clients. Established in 2006 the 36-person team, including 14 advisors, works to inspire a more confident future for clients through a collaborative advisory experience. Integrity and their clients’ interests are their highest mission. They create a family-focused client experience aimed to simplify life and reduce stress for clients and team members alike. They strive for excellence through leadership and teamwork. Inspire Confidence Group pursues life balance while making a positive impact in the communities where they live and work. Inspire Confidence Group was recognized on the 2025 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” list.
Inspire Confidence Group serves clients from the following office locations:
- ALBANY, NY - 80 Wolf Rd First Floor, Albany, NY 12205
- ABINGDON, MD - 3465 Box Hill Corporate Center Drive, Suite 600, Abingdon, MD 21009
- KINGSTON, PA - 575 Pierce Street, Suite 501 Kingston, PA 18704
- PLATTSBURGH, NY - 7242 Route 9, Suite B, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
For more information, please contact Laura Mirković at 518-459-5500 or visit their website at www.inspireconfidencegroup.com.
About Ameriprise Financial
At Ameriprise Financial, we have been helping people feel more confident about their financial future for more than 130 years1. With extensive investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities and a nationwide network of 10,000 financial advisors, we have the strength and expertise to serve the full range of individual and institutional investors' financial needs.
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