James Troy Whitehill

Four years of teaching personal finance to high school students while her new spouse completed medical school steered her toward a position as a personal financial counselor at Travis AFB in Fairfield, CA, where her spouse completed residency and eventually joined the teaching faculty. It was at the University of California Davis Extension where Betsy completed her CFP® professional certification and knew that she had found her calling. As an independent financial advisor, R&V Personal Finance, LLC, continues to serve women in medicine across the country while expanding to provide a fee-only option for those who call the Driftless Region home.

Jason Knox is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts based in Decorah, IA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Investment and founding Knox Financial Group. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice, delivering investment management through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Ashton Schwickerath is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Dietzenbach Financial and Kout Farms. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Matthew Dietzenbach is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Principal Financial Services and affiliated entities since 2020. Outside of advising, he co-owns and operates agricultural businesses that manage hog leasing facilities in Iowa. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs delivered through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Eric Dietzenbach is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Calmar, IA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and with four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities Incorporated, and Dietzenbach Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a local roofing business owned with his wife's family, where he contributes to business strategy. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions, with investment implementation typically handled on a discretionary basis.

Jonathan Pipho is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Decorah, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Oneota Financial, Royal Alliance Associates, and Signator Investors. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed as an insurance agent specializing in life, disability, annuities, health, and Medicare supplements. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.