
Chris Pawlenty, our Director of Operations, serves as the hub of the practice managing all staff and ensuring the fulfillment of roles and duties of staff members, coordinating advisor calendars and directing the management of all projects for the practice.
Chris’s business background enhances her approach as Director of Operations. Her experience includes financial analysis, strategic marketing & partnerships, sales forecasting business systems, account management, customer service operations, process & organizational design, group dynamics & team building, and staff development. She built a business division of a financial services firm from start-up to profitability.
After many years of solving corporate issues Chris enjoys applying her skills to her role of Director of Operations at Cedar Ridge Wealth Management Group. Chris holds a B.S. in Business. A life-long resident of the Twin Cities, Chris is an active member of various equestrian organizations and dog associations having shown both in competition.