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Lauren Blakeslee

Wealth Management Banker - U.S. Bank

Professional designations, credentials and licenses

California Insurance License OM49501

NMLS 1144821

Clients I specialize in: Modern families, Women, Nearing retirement

It is my pleasure to serve the financial needs of people in Northern California. My experience in the financial industry started in 2012 and I became a Wealth Management Banker in 2017.

I want to make managing your finances as easy as possible for you. As your Wealth Management Banker, I will partner with an investment professional to bring you a holistic approach to financial management. We will collaborate to understand your financial situation and propose personalized strategies to help you work toward your financial goals.

Outside of work, I volunteer with the OSP non-profit organization. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my two children, gathering with family and friends, trying new recipes, traveling, and spending time outside enjoying all of the beautiful activities that our north state has to offer.

Services I specialize in

To support your personal or business needs we offer a range of premier banking products, financing options and exclusive benefits, plus 24/7 account management through digital channels.

Liquid asset secured financing – a line of credit secured by eligible assets in your investment account – can be useful when you want to generate cash flow quickly for a financial opportunity or challenge.

From purchasing a first home to financing investment property, we have your mortgage needs covered with a variety of loan options, plus information to support you on your homebuying journey.

A home equity line of credit, or HELOC, works like a credit card that’s secured by the equity you have in your home, and can be a cost-effective way to pay for major purchases.

Whether a loan, line of credit or other financing alternative is the best fit for what you’re working to achieve, we’ll help you review your options and create a funding plan.

Contact

530-243-3923

Primary office

1700 Pine St
Redding, CA, 96001

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About Wealth Management from U.S. Bank and U.S. Bancorp Investments

Our integrated wealth management approach gives you access to a dedicated advisor, backed by a team of specialists. We offer financial strategies to individuals and families across a wide range of wealth levels. Our U.S. Bank specialists offer banking, trust and investment support while our U.S. Bancorp Investments professionals focus on investments, planning and insurance.

Meet our team

Ridgedale offers a customized wealth planning approach where the focus is on helping you achieve your version of success.

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Forrest Wilder

Wealth Management Advisor,
U.S. Bancorp Investments

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FAQ

Working as your partner, U.S. Bank Wealth Management can develop strategies to help you optimize the management, preservation, and growth of your working capital. We do this by:

Understanding your financial goals and what’s important to you
Developing strategies for maintaining access to cash as you explore new opportunities
Using customized credit options that focus on your specific goals
Providing tools that can help streamline your daily banking activities and complement other aspects of your financial life

Wealth Management Bankers advise you on creative ways to manage both your assets and liabilities. This may include custom credit and loans, mortgage services, jumbo loans, home equity lending, secured lines of credit, and loans, including liquid asset secured financing and more.

We’re happy to meet with you virtually or in person. It’s up to you.

Disclosures

Investment and insurance products and services including annuities are:

Not a deposit • Not FDIC insured • May lose value • Not bank guaranteed • Not insured by any federal government agency.
U.S. Wealth Management – U.S. Bank | U.S. Bancorp is the marketing logo for U.S. Bank and its affiliates U.S. Bancorp Investments and U.S. Bancorp Advisors.
U.S. Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, U.S. Bancorp Advisors and their representatives do not provide tax or legal advice. Each individual's tax and financial situation is unique. You should consult your tax and/or legal advisor for advice and information concerning your particular situation.
For U.S. Bank:
Equal Housing Lender. Deposit products are offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Member FDIC. Mortgage, Home Equity and Credit products are offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Loan approval is subject to credit approval and program guidelines. Not all loan programs are available in all states for all loan amounts. Interest rates and program terms are subject to change without notice.
U.S. Bank is not responsible for and does not guarantee the products, services or performance of U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc or U.S. Bancorp Advisors LLC.
U.S. Bank does not offer insurance products. Insurance products are available through our affiliate U.S. Bancorp Investments and USBA Insurance Services.
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Investment and insurance products and services including annuities are available through U.S. Bancorp Investments, the marketing name for U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., member FINRA and SIPC, an investment adviser and a brokerage subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp and affiliate of U.S. Bank.
U.S. Bancorp Investments is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as both a broker-dealer and an investment adviser. To understand how brokerage and investment advisory services and fees differ, the Client Relationship Summary and Regulation Best Interest Disclosure are available for you to review.
Insurance products are available through various affiliated non-bank insurance agencies, which are U.S. Bancorp subsidiaries. Products may not be available in all states. CA Insurance License #0E24641.
Pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, U.S. Bancorp Investments must provide clients with certain financial information. The U.S. Bancorp Investments Statement of Financial Condition is available for you to review, print and download.
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For U.S. Bancorp Advisors:
Brokerage and investment advisory products and services are offered by U.S. Bancorp Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered broker-dealer, investment adviser, member FINRA / SIPC, and subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp and affiliate of U.S. Bank, N.A.
Insurance services are offered by USBA Insurance Services, a dba of U.S. Bancorp Advisors, having a California domicile and principal place of business at 800 N. Brand Blvd., 16th Floor, Glendale, CA 91203, CA Insurance License #6011694. Products may not be available in all states.
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