Inspire Confidence Group®,
A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial, LLC
3465 Box Hill Corporate Ctr Dr Suite 600 Abingdon, MD 21009
Contact:
Laura Mirkovic, Marketing Director
518-459-5500
Laura.c.mirkovic@ampf.com
Abingdon, MD – August 25, 2026 — The Maryland Daily Record has named Andrea Kirk, CFP®, CRPC™, APMA®, Private Wealth Advisor and Managing Partner of Inspire Confidence Group to The Daily Record MD500.
The MD500 is a prestigious recognition program that celebrates Maryland’s most influential leaders across business, nonprofit, legal, healthcare, education, technology, financial services, and other sectors. Honorees are selected for their professional achievements, community impact, and commitment to advancing their industries and improving the quality of life throughout Maryland.
“Being named to the MD500 is both humbling and inspiring,” said Andrea Kirk. “For nearly 30 years, I have been guided by a commitment to integrity, collaboration, and service. I am grateful for the opportunity to help clients pursue their goals, support causes that strengthen our community, and work alongside colleagues who share a passion for making a positive impact. This recognition belongs to everyone who has been part of that journey.”
About The Daily Record
The Daily Record is a digital first, daily news media company focused on law, government and business at TheDailyRecord.com. The Daily Record publishes a print edition on weekdays in addition to more than 25 special products a year in a variety of industries including Power Lists. The Daily Record hosts 13 annual events to recognize excellence and provide leadership opportunities, including MD500, Maryland’s Top 100 Women, Most Admired CEOs, Influential Marylanders, Health Care Heroes, Icon Honors and more. The Daily Record’s Digital Marketing Solutions helps customers with social media, search engine marketing and optimization, retargeting and email marketing, among other services. The Daily Record, with 138 years of editorial excellence, is part of BridgeTower Media, the authoritative voice for insights and marketing solutions across 40+ brands in five key sectors across the United States.
About Inspire Confidence Group
Inspire Confidence Group® is operated by managing partners: Saša Mirkovic, CFP®, MBA, BFA™, CEPA® Private Wealth Advisor; Maria Natarelli, CFP®, CRPC®, BFA™, CDFA®, CEPA®, Private Wealth Advisor; Mark Keeling, MBA, CFP®, BFA™, ChFC®, CLU®, APMA™, CEPA® Financial Advisor; Andrea Kirk, CFP®, CRPC™, APMA™, Private Wealth Advisor; Derek Shoden, CFP®, BFA™, CEPA®, Financial Advisor; Brent Makarczyk, CFP®, CRPC™, APMA™, Private Wealth Advisor; Kayla Wells, Operations Director; and Joanne Augstein-Collins, Business Development Director.
Established in 2006 the 33-person team, including 14 advisors, works to inspire a more confident future for clients through a collaborative advisory experience. Integrity and their clients’ interests are their highest mission. They create a family-focused client experience aimed to simplify life and reduce stress for clients and team members alike. They strive for excellence through leadership and teamwork. Inspire Confidence Group pursues life balance while making a positive impact in the communities where they live and work.
Inspire Confidence Group serves clients from their office locations listed below:
• ALBANY, NY - 80 Wolf Rd, First Floor, Albany, NY 12205
• ABINGDON, MD - 3465 Box Hill Corporate Ctr Dr Ste 600 Abingdon, MD 21009
• KINGSTON, PA - 575 Pierce Street, Suite 501 Kingston, PA 18704
• PLATTSBURGH, NY – 7242 Route 9, Suite B, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Inspire Confidence Group provides financial advice that is anchored in a solid understanding of client needs and expectations and provided in one-on-one relationships with their clients. For more information, please contact Laura Mirkovic at 518-459-5500 or visit their website at www.inspireconfidencegroup.com.
About Ameriprise Financial
At Ameriprise Financial, we have been helping people feel confident about their financial future for more than 130 years1. With extensive investment advice, global asset management capabilities and insurance solutions, and a nationwide network of more than 10,000 financial advisors, we have the strength and expertise to serve the full range of individual and institutional investors' financial needs.
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1Company founded June 29, 1894.
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
The following disclosure must accompany any mention of the award: MD500 is the editorial opinion of The
Maryland Daily Record based on the editorial sta??’s research and applicant-submitted information, which
is not independently verified. Investment performance is not a criterion, and the award does not reflect
client experience or guarantee future results. An application fee was submitted, and awardees may pay for
advertising-related materials. Investors should conduct their own evaluation of a financial professional.
Investment products are not insured by the FDIC, NCUA or any federal agency, are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by any financial institution, and involve investment risks including possible loss of principal and fluctuation in value.
Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, a registered investment adviser.
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Inspire Confidence Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial
Laura Mirkovic Marketing Director and Owner
