intellicents’ Megan Holland Named a 2025 PLANADVISER Emerging Leader
Albert Lea, MN — September 10, 2025 — intellicents is proud to announce that Megan Holland, Financial Consultant, has been named a 2025 PLANADVISER Emerging Leader, a national recognition honoring standout retirement plan advisers under the age of 45 who are making a significant impact in the industry.
The PLANADVISER Emerging Leaders recognition is given to professionals who have worked in the retirement plan advisory industry for at least three years, but no more than 15—whether their focus is on advising, operations, client relations, data, participant education, or another aspect of the business.
Holland joined intellicents in 2022, making a bold mid-career shift into the financial services industry. In her role as Financial Consultant, she leads by example—fostering challenging but meaningful conversations, connecting clients and colleagues with the right solutions, and coaching teammates on mindset shifts. Her nontraditional background in business and data analytics, paired with her ability to build strong relationships, has brought a fresh perspective to intellicents’ work with businesses and individuals across the country.
“Choosing to change careers in my mid-thirties wasn’t the easy path, but it was the right one for me,” Holland says. “I’ve tried to lead with authenticity, build connections that matter, and bring a new perspective to the financial services industry. To be recognized as an Emerging Leader is an honor I share with my colleagues, mentors, and clients who continue to inspire me.”
Beyond her professional role, Holland is deeply committed to her community. She is a long-time member of Thrive, a women’s leadership and support group, and currently serves on the Ankeny Community Schools Foundation Board, working to raise funds that support teachers and student programs.
“Megan is an incredible example of what it means to live out the intellicents mission—that every American worker deserves a chance to achieve their financial dream,” says Matt Twedt, President of intellicents. “Her courage to make a career shift, her passion for building authentic relationships, and her leadership both inside and outside our firm are what make her so deserving of this honor.”
This statement reflects the opinion of firm leadership and is not a guarantee of future results or client experience
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The PLANADVISER Emerging Leader award is granted by PLANADVISER, an independent publication, and is based on professional experience and peer nomination. No fees were paid to receive or promote this award. This recognition does not imply any endorsement of intellicents or its advisory services by PLANADVISER. Statements made in this release are opinions and not guarantees of future performance.
About intellicents
intellicents is taking a fresh approach to financial services. Through an integrated strategy that includes retirement plan consulting, group insurance, and personal financial planning, intellicents helps businesses and individuals increase financial confidence—regardless of their starting point. With a mission to support every American worker in pursuing their financial goals, intellicents is helping build a smarter, more inclusive future for financial wellness. Learn more at intellicents.com.
About PLANADVISER Emerging Leaders
The PLANADVISER Emerging Leaders recognition is given to those who have worked in the retirement plan advisory industry for at least three years, but no more than 15—whether the person focuses on advising, operations, client relations, data, participant education or some other piece of the business. Nominations for Emerging Leaders open in May. PLANADVISER vets the nominees in July, and the list makers are announced in August.
Anyone working with a person who has Emerging Leader qualities may nominate that person, and self-nomination is allowed. If a nomination comes from a colleague besides the firm’s senior adviser, we reach out to get the senior adviser’s endorsement.
No one pays or is paid a fee to participate in the Emerging Leaders program. In 2025, there were 60 nominations, and 36 made the final list.
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