Susan M Ahlfeld, CFP® CRPC®
Susan Ahlfeld is a Senior Wealth Advisor with ACM Wealth, where she provides comprehensive financial planning and customized investment strategies to high-net-worth individuals and families. She is well-regarded for her in-depth knowledge in financial planning and innate ability to guide clients through the complexities of the evolving financial landscape.
Susan brings more than two decades of financial planning experience to her role, with advanced expertise that spans everything from tax planning, investments, and insurance to college planning, estate planning, wealth preservation, and investment strategies for women. Previously, she enjoyed a 20-year tenure with Ameriprise Financial as a Financial Advisor, where she empowered clients to make informed financial decisions through the various phases of life to achieve their financial goals. She holds a B.S. in Finance from Northern Illinois University and received her CFP® designation from DePaul University. Susan is also a certified Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor.
Guided by the belief that everyone should feel confident in their financial decision-making, Susan’s approach centers on education, empowerment, and personalized guidance. She takes the time to understand her clients’ unique circumstances, goals, and values, then crafts tailored financial plans that align with their aspirations.
Outside of her work servicing clients, Susan enjoys educating children about money, and even authored a children’s book on the topic called Susie and Penny go to Chicago. She is also a staunch advocate for helping women bolster their awareness of money to make smarter financial decisions.
Susan’s dynamic personality is punctuated by her personal achievements and passions, including completing a half Ironman race, her past as a former Chicago Luvabull, and her penchant for strawberry gelato with chocolate sprinkles on top.
