This month we are talking money, baby - yours! Do you have questions about:

understanding and navigating your finances

Join industry finance experts who are here to share their advice and answer your questions.

Ayo Idowu believes in the power of financial literacy and the infinite doors that it can open. A financial advisor with the largest wealth manager in Minnesota, he centers his services around inclusively growing the wealth of hundreds of families, businesses, and athletes and brings 11 years of experience to the table. A vibrant and engaged speaker, Ayo is passionate about sharing what he knows with groups that go beyond his clientele, including companies, high school students, churches, and community groups.

Raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, Ayo pursued his education at the University of St. Thomas as a finance major, where he had a thriving career as an involved honors student and college football player. When he was just beginning his college experience, Ayo learned about the art of investing from a fellow classmate and became fascinated by the prospect of understanding money and its inner workings ever since. After college, Ayo embarked on a three-year career in professional football until he decided to pursue his other passion in financial services.

Having been both raised in and developed a successful career in the Twin Cities has fostered within Ayo a deep love and commitment to the Twin Cities community. He is an active board member on the Black Chamber of Commerce as well as the Sanneh Foundation. Ayo is also a frequent contributor on ESPN/WCCO radio.

Casey Anderson - Principal with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC

Casey has been with CLA for over sixteen years. Casey oversees the wealth advisory practice in Wisconsin. Casey specializes in providing comprehensive financial planning and wealth management to business owners and high net worth individuals.

Casey brings more than 19 years of experience in the financial services industry helping clients identify and achieve their personal and financial goals. His background and experience include financial and estate planning, investment advisory, and risk management/insurance services. Prior to joining CLA, Casey worked as a retirement plan consultant for Wells Fargo Institutional Retirement and Trust.

Casey holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance/Marketing from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, holds FINRA Series 7 & 63 licenses and is a licensed insurance agent.

Casey and with his wife, Angie, resides in Andover, Minnesota, with their two sons, Connor and Carter. They enjoy spending most of their time with family and friends. Casey’s hobbies include basketball, golf, fishing, travel, coaching and volunteering.

Casey is a member of the Financial Planning Association.  He has served as a member of CLA’s Junior Achievement Corporate Council.  Casey currently serves as a grant reviewer for the CLA Foundation and volunteer through Junior Achievement.

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