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Clarke Vanmeter is a financial advisor with Van Meter Associates, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Van Meter Associates since 2006 and has provided advisory services under his own name since 2004. Van Meter Associates offers portfolio management and financial planning to individuals and corporations, managing approximately $15.1 million in discretionary client assets. The firm uses a combination of fundamental analysis and technical filters, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with a focus on equity securities and exchange-traded funds.

Michael Van Meter is a financial advisor at Van Meter Associates, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Van Meter Associates since 2005, as well as VMF Capital since 2003. Van Meter Associates provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals and corporations, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with a focus on equity securities and exchange-traded funds. The firm employs fundamental analysis combined with technical filters to adjust portfolio risk and conducts regular account reviews and rebalancing.

Elizabeth Rude is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Dyersville, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked for Community Savings Bank for 20 years before joining Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance Company. Her activities include the sales and service of fixed insurance products such as life, annuities, disability, long-term care, health, and group insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs with an emphasis on discretionary investment management and ongoing client reviews.

Michael Otting is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at GWFS Equities, Inc., Prudential Customer Solutions LLC, Global Portfolio Strategies, Inc., and Prudential Investment Management Services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services integrate with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

Josh Vondran is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Advised Assets Group, GWFS Equities, American Trust, LPL Financial, and Cetera Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a judge for the United Powerlifting Association and coaches youth baseball in Western Dubuque. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients, delivering services integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Brent Hinerichsen is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Dyersville, IA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 31 years of industry experience, including roles at Principal Securities Inc and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2017, as well as prior experience at Fortified Wealth Advisors and Financial Strategies. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Hinerichsen, Inc, an S-corporation used for tax filing purposes. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning and retirement plan consulting, with access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.