James Dean Goedtke, MRFC®, CPFA®, CSA®
CEO/Founder
James Dean Goedtke, MRFC®, CPFA®, CSA® has been a registered securities representative since 1989 and registered principal since 1995. He spent his first five years with Ameriprise (formally IDS/American Express) before founding his independent financial planning firm Investors Choice Financial Services Inc. in 1995.
Jim was named as the first Tim Penny Fellowship recipient in 1988 and received his Bachelor of Science Degree at Minnesota State University in 1989. He earned his Registered Financial Consultant (RFC) designation 1996 and Masters in 2017 (MRFC), Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) in 2003 and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) in 2025.
He is a current member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA), Real Estate Investments Securities Association (REISA), the Investments Program Association (IPA), Financial Services Institute (FSI), The National Due Diligence Association (TNDDA) and National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA).
Currently he is a member of Murray Lodge #199, Rochester Scottish Rite and El Riad Shrine. In the past Jim has served as a director of the Slayton Chamber of Commerce, Co-Chair of Relay For Life of Murray County and member of the Slayton Kiwanis.
While Jim works with individuals in all facets of financial planning, he specializes in retirement planning and estate planning. Jim is not interested in quick investment transactions; rather his passion remains nurturing long-term relationships.