We Can Help You Navigate The Medicare Maze

Your health coverage questions, answered with care.

Why Make These Decisions Alone?

There’s more than one turn on the path to crafting the right Medicare strategy for your retirement future. From medical cost changes to understanding the small-but-mighty differences between the four parts, making Medicare work for you requires more than just signing up.

Let Us Be Your Guide

We have partnered with the Insurance professionals at AE Medicare Solutions. They are ready to help answer your questions and guide you as you make decisions about health coverage to help meet your needs and budget.

Our mission is to help you navigate the world of Medicare and craft a strategy that’s designed to answer some of Medicare’s most pressing questions, such as:

How could my income affect my monthly Medicare premiums?

Do I need to sign up for Medicare Part A and B if I'm still working?

How can private insurance help me with the costs of Medicare?

How do I avoid the coverage gap with Medicare Part D prescription drug plans?

Tammy Hossfeld

Client Relationship Manager

Tammy is a Client Relationship Manager with Investor FAN and joined the company in 2023. She graduated from Washington State University in 1996 with a degree in Business Administration with Accounting and Finance concentrations. She worked in the accounting and finance industry for 25 years as a Certified Public Accountant and spanned several industries including public accounting, telecommunications, high tech, and financial professional services. Tammy passed the Series 65 securities exam in 2021.

Rod Ehrlich

CCO

Rod is the principal of Investor FAN and RIA Systems, which he runs on a daily basis. ​Prior to starting Investor FAN in 2011, he was the Vice President of Advisory Services at Pacific West Financial Consultants, Inc. from 2003 to 2012 where he served as Chief Compliance Officer and then VP of Advisory Services overseeing more than 200 Representatives and approximately $1.3 billion under management. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1991. Prior to working at Pacific West, he was at Merrill Lynch as a retail broker from 2000 to 2003.

Tyler Ellegard, CFA®

Senior Portfolio Manager, Gradient Investments, LLC

Tyler is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Gradient Investments, where he focuses on portfolio management, asset allocation, and investment research across multiple asset classes. He provides market insight and portfolio strategy to support client investment decisions. Tyler is a CFA® charterholder and has been featured in media outlets including Schwab Network, Reuters, and The Wall Street Journal.

Keith Gangl, CFA®

Senior Portfolio Manager, Gradient Investments, LLC

Keith joined Gradient Investments in 2018 and has more than 30 years of industry experience. Prior roles include senior portfolio manager for a large institutional asset management firm, managing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio. Keith is a CFA® charter holder, and has been featured in media outlets such as CNBC, Bloomberg, Investor’s Business Daily, Nasdaq and Reuters.  

michael binger, CFA®

President, Gradient Investments, LLC

As President, Michael is the leader of Gradient Investments and has been with the firm since 2012. He brings more than 35 years of industry experience, including prior roles managing multi-billion-dollar portfolios for an institutional asset manager. Michael is a CFA® charter holder and is a frequent contributor on CNBC, Fox Business, Barron’s, and the Wall Street Journal.

Emma Laskey

Client Experience Specialist

Originally from England, Emma brings a background in social work, where she developed a strong foundation in empathy, discretion, and thoughtful communication. Her people-first approach now guides the care and attention she brings to each client relationship.

At Retirement Risk Managers, Emma is dedicated to delivering a seamless and highly personalized experience for every client whether in person, over the phone or through video call. Everything from the customized scent of our office to the curated drink selection, Emma ensures the experience of our brand is everything it’s meant to be.

Outside of work, Emma enjoys attending live music and traveling. She especially looks forward to exploring more of the United States now that she calls it home, as well as spending time with her cats and husband.