Brianne Brede, ChFC, CLU, APMA, a financial advisor with Wealth Management Solutions, a private practice of Ameriprise Financial Services in Austin, has achieved the professional designation of Chartered Life Underwriter.

Brede completed the requirements that include coursework and a series of examinations covering life insurance, planning for business owners and professionals, estate planning, investments, law, health insurance and more.

This course of study provides in-depth knowledge on the insurance needs of individuals, business owners and professional clients. Financial planners strive to earn the CLU designation title to demonstrate their knowledge in the areas of life insurance and estate planning strategies to existing and potential clients.

Brede has 13 years of experience with Ameriprise Financial and also serves as the chief operating officer for the Wealth Management Solutions team.