When I think about investing, the freedom it can deliver inspires me. The freedom to learn and improve yourself, to start a family and/or a business on a solid foundation, and most importantly retire with dignity. Saving and investing can provide the framework to live the life you want and deserve.

Investments have been both a passion and a career for me. With more than 12 years of investing experience—the last 10 at Principal—I’ve worked with investment solutions of all varieties covering both the retail and retirement markets.

This experience started in Principal Asset Management as an Investment Specialist, and today I am the Assistant Vice President and Head of Investment Product Strategy for the Retirement and Income Solutions division at Principal. I oversee our partnerships with Principal Asset Management and third-party asset management firms while directing our efforts on retirement income, digital investment advice, capital preservation, fiduciary services, and asset allocation services, among others.