Meet the Team

Kristina Jackson, Associate Advisor

Kristina joined the Astra team in 2015.

She is our Associate Advisor.

She is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and a Notary Public for the Province of Saskatchewan.

Her personal experience, knowledge and compassion allow her to help and support our clients and guide divorce planning clients through the financial transition.

Rick Soparlo, CFP

Senior Advisor | Retirement, Tax & Estate Planning

I’ve been in the financial planning business for over 37 years, working with families who want practical advice and a plan they can rely on. I focus on retirement income planning, tax-efficient strategies, and estate planning—but always with the full picture in mind.

Before this, I was a veterinarian for about 10 years, but made the switch when I realized I loved helping people plan for the future. My style is calm, straightforward, and focused on what works.

I was born and raised in Regina, and this is still home. I spend summers biking and paddling, and winters playing hockey and skiing. I’m a lifelong Rider fan with season tickets that now rotate between my three daughters—and lately, my grandkids Emmett and Evie.

Morgan Zacher, Communications and Client Service

Morgan is our client service specialist. She will be helping you on the phone, scheduling your reviews and providing administrative support to our office. Morgan enjoys helping people, and values family and friends. These and other qualities make her a great addition to our team. And—ask her about her photography! She takes beautiful photos.

Dwight Kosior, Advisor Emeritus | Planning Support & Mentorship

Dwight joined Astra in June 2024 after many years as a trusted financial advisor. Partnering with Zena allowed him to offer his clients the strength of a full team, dedicated to meeting their financial needs and continuing their planning journey with care.

Now transitioning into semi-retirement, Dwight has stepped away from his advisory license but remains connected to the work he loves. He continues to support the Astra team —sharing insights, helping guide planning conversations, investment research and offering mentorship. His passion for building wealth and applying the timeless principles he learned from his mentors still shapes the way we serve our clients today.

Nicole Putz, CFP

Financial Planner for Women in Their Building Years

I’m a Certified Financial Planner who works with women in their 30s and 40s—women building careers, families, and financial confidence. My clients want advice they can actually use, not a lecture. I give them clear steps, honest answers, and support to follow through.

At Astra, I focus on helping clients get the foundations right—things like cash flow, savings, debt, and the insurance coverage that protects everything they’re working so hard to build. Over the years, insurance planning has become one of the most important (and underrated) parts of the work I do, especially for young families.

I’ve been doing this for almost a decade, working alongside my dad, Rick Soparlo, who now serves as Astra’s senior advisor. We’re a locally owned firm built on transparency, trust, and real relationships.

I live on an acreage near Regina with my family and a few ridiculous-looking silkie chickens. I’m big on pancakes, podcasts, and plans that don’t sit in a drawer.

Zena Amundsen, CFP

I started Astra Financial in 2015 to offer financial planning with more heart, more clarity, and more space for real conversation. I work with women and families in their 50s and 60s who are preparing for retirement, managing life transitions, or thinking about how they want to pass on their wealth and values. This is what we call the “Legacy Path.”

After 15+ years in the industry, I’ve learned that the secret to long-term success isn’t complicated: it’s about relationships, consistency, and planning with intention. That’s what Astra is built on.

I’m a published author, a Professional Wealth award finalist, and proud of the community we’ve built here—but what matters most is celebrating the milestones with our clients. That’s the best part of this job.

When I’m not talking tax slips and retirement projections, you’ll find me sipping chai lattes at my favourite Regina coffee shop, heading west to Vancouver Island, or attempting Biathlon in my empty-nester era.

INTERVIEWS & EVENTS

Personal Finance is a topic that doesn’t need to be boring. Money affects everyone, so let’s talk more about our behaviors and thoughts surrounding it. We want everyone to feel confident and informed when it comes to their finances. Zena Amundsen has a passion for educating people on financial topics. She has participated and contributed to the website Advisor.ca, the Globe and Mail, and BNN and Global.

Click here to learn more about having Zena speak at your event; or for radio interviews and media appearances.

ReInspirement A Workbook For Planning A Financially-Sound Retirement

So retirement is on your horizon. Are you starting to wonder exactly when you can stop working? Do you often ask yourself if there is enough money to retire? You might catch yourself staring out the window, imagining what you will do with your free time. What are you daydreaming about?

This workbook will explore both parts of your retirement: Your Money and Your Vision.

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