Salina,Kan.-based Sunflower FinancialInc., the holding company for Sunflower Bank NA, has launched an investment management subsidiary, LogiaPortfolio Management LLC.

LogiaPortfolio Management is a registered investment advisory firm formed to providea fiduciary investment management solution for advisers. It is focused onmanaging risk, tax consequences and costs, according to a news release.

Mike Winkel and David Ferry, both 30-year industry veteranswith experience at large national firms, have combined to build Logia Portfolio Management'sinfrastructure and launch the new platform. Winkel serves as president of thefirm, while Ferry holds the post of senior vice president.