Longtime Ameriprise Financial Advisor Retires in Topeka

Linda Gwaltney, CPA, steps down after 12 years serving local families

Apr. 18, 2026 at 10:13am

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A close-up photograph of a polished metal nameplate with the name 'Linda Gwaltney, CPA' engraved on it, resting on a clean, minimalist background and dramatically lit to symbolize the significance of a long-serving advisor's retirement.The retirement of a trusted financial advisor marks the end of an era for a local community.Topeka Today

Linda Gwaltney, CPA, has announced her retirement from Ameriprise Financial Services LLC after serving families in the Topeka, Kansas area for 12 years as a client services specialist. Gwaltney was part of the Heart Financial Partners team at the firm.

Why it matters

Gwaltney's retirement marks the end of an era for Ameriprise's Topeka office, as she was a long-standing and trusted advisor to many local families. Her departure will require a transition for her clients and the firm as they find a replacement to continue serving the community.

The details

Gwaltney was part of the Heart Financial Partners team at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, where she worked as a client services specialist for 12 years. In this role, she provided financial planning and investment management services to families in the Topeka area.

  • Linda Gwaltney announced her retirement in April 2026.

The players

Linda Gwaltney

A CPA who served as a client services specialist at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC in Topeka, Kansas for 12 years before retiring.

Ameriprise Financial Services LLC

A financial services firm where Linda Gwaltney worked as a client services specialist before retiring.

Heart Financial Partners

The team at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC that Linda Gwaltney was a part of.

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The takeaway

Gwaltney's retirement after over a decade of service highlights the importance of long-standing, trusted financial advisors in local communities. Her departure will require a transition for her clients and the Ameriprise Topeka office as they find a replacement to continue serving families in the area.