SERVING THE GREATER INDIANAPOLIS, IN AREA

Andrew Riis is a Securities licensed advisor at Financial Independence Team. He focuses on helping pre-retirees and retirees within his community and across the country plan for their dream retirement. He has been in the financial services business since 2006 and has a strong background in retirement planning.  

His professional journey reflects a diverse skill set. Having begun his career in traditional insurance planning at State Farm, Andrew transitioned into roles encompassing marketing, wholesaling, and client wealth management and planning. This breadth of experience has endowed Andrew with a distinctive viewpoint, enabling him to discern opportunities and devise solutions from various perspectives. 

Andrew’s passion lies in guiding clients toward realizing their aspirations. “My favorite part of this industry is showing my clients ways that their dreams can become a reality. So many folks I meet with don’t have a plan for their goals – I learned a long time ago that hope is not an adequate course of action; you’ve got to have a plan!” He stated, “My job is to review the entirety of a client’s situation, to understand who they are, what makes them tick, and to provide clear, accurate, and concise recommendations that align with their goals and objectives.” 

Recognizing the importance of proactive planning, he emphasizes, "Hope is not an adequate course of action; you've got to have a plan!" 

As a devoted family man, Andrew cherishes time with his wife Krystle and their six children in Indianapolis. They bond over shared interests such as gardening, hiking, hunting, music, archery, and family movie nights every Friday at 5. 

Andrew has been a resident of Indianapolis since 2017 after he and his family relocated from Aurora, Colorado. He received his Bachelor of Humanities degree from Maranatha Baptist University in 2008.