According to Ammie, receiving nicknames, such as chief negotiator, compliancy whip, and honey badger - because of her tendency to badger the team about regulations - are all signs that you’re doing your job well.
Between her analytical mind, technological prowess, and fondness for math (she solves word problems for fun), it’s no wonder Ammie was recruited to manage 6 Meridian’s trading and operations. Throughout her 20+ year career with the group, she has overseen the trading of nearly one billion dollars in discretionary portfolios.
Working in tandem with our chief investment officer and portfolio analysts, Ammie adheres to strict policies and executes trades with a surgeon’s precision. She continuously analyzes portfolio trading volumes and the resulting market impact, then works closely with the trading floor to ensure that our clients receive optimal trade executions.
As a lead for the launch of 6 Meridian ETFs, a project over a year in the making, Ammie took her abilities to the next level integrating compliance, research, operations, sales, and marketing to steer the immensely effective product launch at 6 Meridian. “This field is fast paced; timing and precision are key,” Ammie explains. “That’s why I love it.”
Ammie's accolades include being recognized by the Wichita Business Journal as a 2020 40 Under 40 recipient, a 2020 Women Who Lead in Professional Services nominee, and a 2025 Women Who Lead in Financial Services honoree.
In her time away from the office, Ammie is an animal advocate devoting numerous hours with the staff of the Sedgwick County Zoo orangutan exhibit and fundraising for the Kansas Humane Society. Ammie’s other passions include SCUBA diving with her husband, Nick - ask her about their encounter with a Manta Ray in the dark - and running. She’s racked up more than 10 half marathons and is training to run 'the long one.' "That's 26.2 miles, or 138,336 feet, or 1,660,032 inches!" she declares with gusto. Did we mention she likes math?
Hightower Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Securities are offered through Hightower Securities, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. This recognition by the Wichita Business Journal was awarded in November 2025. Recognition is based on nominations from individuals or companies to the Wichita Business Journal and recipients are selected at the discretion of the Wichita Business Journal. This is not an advisor rating agency. No compensation has been provided to obtain this recognition. More information may be found at bizjournals.com/Wichita.