Prairie Pointe Financial Group
A financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC Michael J.
Wincek
Financial Advisor
Managing Director
David M. Casteel, CFP®
Financial Advisor
Associate Vice President
Justin M. Bostic
Financial Advisor
Associate Vice President
James L. Pekelder
Financial Advisor
Managing Director
Scott C. Prai, CFP®
Financial Advisor
Associate Vice President
Debbie Alvarado
Registered Client Service Associate
Practice Manager
Lynn Nepple, AAMS®, RICP®
08/27/2026
Read the latest market insights from Ameriprise Chief Market Strategist Anthony Saglimbene.
Will Warsh use Jackson Hole to start mapping the Fed’s route? And will Nvidia help refill the AI punchbowl this week? Get more expert insights by reading the latest Weekly Market Perspectives.
The markets rallied today and experienced solid gains. provides their thoughts on today’s market upturn in After the Close.
08/03/2026
When it comes to long-term goals, flexibility matters. Building a plan that allows for growth while being mindful of downside risk can help you navigate market changes with less stress. The right strategy isn’t about timing the market, it’s about planning for it.
What are the key variables in the second half of 2026? While global events may create some bumps along the way, the Ameriprise Investment Research Group (IRG) believes inflation should gradually ease in coming months. Even amid ongoing uncertainty, however, U.S. economic fundamentals remain solid. Read more in this report from the IRG.
While an employment report released last week provided mixed messages, other measures of employment conditions reflect a somewhat stronger story: third-party data shows a fairly stable and good jobs picture for June and nonfarm payrolls are likely to be revised higher in the coming months. Learn more in this report from the Ameriprise Investment Research Group.
Millions more tourists could mean billions more in spending. The U.S. could see as many as 10 million more tourists for the World Cup. Early signs suggest that retail sales are already accelerating, and the tournament could also deliver a meaningful boost to June jobs data. Learn more in this report from the Ameriprise Investment Research Group.
06/18/2026
Juneteenth is a time to celebrate the resilience, solidarity and progress of the Black community.
Stock markets can be unpredictable in the short term. See what has to say about today’s activity.
06/04/2026
Read the latest market insights from Ameriprise Chief Market Strategist Anthony Saglimbene.
It paid to stay in May. But June may want the receipts Get more expert insights by reading the latest Weekly Market Perspectives.