Retirement Planning

Professional Biography
Kim Diemer serves as an Associate Integrated Wealth Advisor at Carlson Capital Management. As part of the advisory team, Kim works with clients on all aspects of planning and portfolio management within the firm’s integrated wealth management platform. Of her many responsibilities, she places particular emphasis on maintaining ongoing communication with clients to ensure an exceptional experience.

Kim holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tulane University. During her time at Tulane, she served as a student government representative and was President of the Women’s Ultimate Frisbee team. Following college, Kim served for a year as an AmeriCorps Fellow in New Orleans, Louisiana. She then went on to earn a Master of Science Degree in Personal Financial Planning from Texas Tech University, where she was Vice-President of Red to Black Peer Financial Coaching, a group that provided one-on-one financial coaching for other students. Kim holds the Certified Financial Planner™ certification granted through the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards.

Kim joins CCM with experience as a financial planning intern with a Twin Cities wealth advisory firm, and three years’ experience working as an office manager for the Public Defender’s Office in New Orleans. In her free time, Kim likes to explore running trails and restaurants in the Twin Cities and spend time with friends and family. Kim is originally from Grand Junction, Colorado, and now resides in South Minneapolis.

Personal Thoughts
Pull out a $20 from your wallet. You don't have to look at the number to know what denomination it is, with the familiar face of Andrew Jackson on the front. When you look at details of his face, you see a furrowed brow, a slightly dropped chin, unconstrained hair, and eyes looking toward the future. Cold, hard cash seems to soften in the hand when you contemplate the expressions of a man at the center of conflict and hopes of someone who led a nation.

I find that for the vast majority of people, wealth is not about the number on the bill or the size of the number on the statement. Achieving financial success is about the same concerns of the face on that bill. Having financial success represents hopes that are unique to each person -- it could mean quality time with loved ones, a comfortable life, exploration through travel, or joy in generosity.

As a daughter of two perpetual volunteers, my greatest satisfaction is when I can create a positive impact on the lives of others. Through building trusting relationships, I am committed to helping achieve well-being in whatever form that takes for our clients.

Professional Biography
Paige Woods serves as a Senior Tax Advisor as part of the Carlson Capital Management team as well as with CCM Tax & Trust Administration, a wholly-owned affiliate of Carlson Capital Management. Paige works closely with the advisory team to deliver clients fully integrated wealth management services, lending her experience to proactive tax-related planning. As a member of the Tax Team, Paige has responsibility for preparation, review, and completion of individual and trust tax returns and tax projections. She also participates in client meetings and serves as a tax resource for clients. Paige provides service both individually and collaboratively with other advisors to develop customized recommendations.

Paige’s most recent experience includes four-and-a-half years as a tax senior for a Minneapolis CPA firm. In this role, she worked in a variety of capacities providing tax compliance services—preparing and reviewing individual, fiduciary, partnership, and corporate returns. She also reviewed complex gift tax and estate returns and assisted in subsequent tax planning related to estate administration, as well as provided consultative scenario-based tax planning services for clients. Paige also served in a coaching role for early senior-level consultants, providing hands-on technical skills training, mentorship, and professional development. Paige is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Paige is a graduate of the University of North Dakota, where she earned her Bachelor of Accountancy, graduating cum laude. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time checking out the foodie and brewery scene in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis with friends and family, especially the pet-friendly places so her bulldog, Cash, can join. Paige grew up in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, and now resides in downtown Minneapolis.

Personal Thoughts
“I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning ... to the end. He noted that first came the date of her birth and spoke the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years; for that dash represents all the time she spent alive on earth, and now only those who loved her know what that little line is worth … so when your eulogy is being read with your life’s actions to rehash, would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent your dash?"

The above excerpts from “The Dash,” by Linda Ellis may hit home for each of us. For me, these words are a reminder that life is finite and fleeting.  Each day that I am lucky enough to wake up, I will behave intentionally and purposefully, always asking myself if my next move will get me a small step closer not only to where I ultimately envision myself, but also if that move will help to get those around me closer to their big picture goals.

We each have the same 24 hours every day that we choose what to do with. My colleagues and I choose to spend our hours each work day serving our valued clients by cultivating relationships and learning their unique stories, cohesively making every decision in each client’s best interests, so they can, in turn, spend their hours continuing to pursue their lifetime passions with peace of mind, knowing their thoughtfully developed wealth plan is in trusted hands.

The CCM Tax Team regularly posts articles of interest on tax planning topics which you can find here.