Richard Ryan is a financial advisor with RDA Financial Network in Cedar Falls, IA, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at United Planners Financial Services and Cambridge Investment Research. He serves as treasurer on the board of a nonprofit club baseball organization. RDA Financial Network provides advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan fiduciary services. The firm employs a network of independent advisers using proprietary models and third-party sub-advisors, combining quantitative and fundamental analysis with a primarily long-term investment orientation.

Todd Leet is a financial advisor at Concorde Asset Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and its affiliated entities since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Mason City Chamber of Commerce and is a foundation board member for One Vision in Clear Lake, IA. Concorde Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs for a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate and charitable clients, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation and model-based portfolio construction, utilizing both in-house and third-party strategies, and offers a range of investment products and ERISA plan services.

Rachael Swanson is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Mason City, IA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JP Wealth Advisors, NSB Bank, and First Citizens Bank. Outside of advising, she is also licensed as a residential real estate sales agent with Kelly Real Estate of North Iowa, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while providing operational, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Brent Willis is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Mason City, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Securities since 2016 and previously spent time at Feller & Associates. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing a family LLC that invests in commercial real estate. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Charles Frein is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Mason City, IA, with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and at Principal Life Insurance Co. since 2005. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel abroad. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, direct advisory programs, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Mark Lehmann is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Mason City, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Co. since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, Lehmann serves as Treasurer on the Church Council at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City, overseeing budget preparation and financial reporting. 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 asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Staci Gaiser is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with firms including Ameriprise and Ke Wealth Advisors. Outside of finance, she is the owner of Winding Rivers Publishing, LLC and the author of several books, including *Heart in Pieces*, *Heart on Fire*, and *Heart of Steel*. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs and services along with operational, trading, technology, and compliance support. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios and multiple program structures, including personalized indexing and strategist solutions.

Kristin Andrews is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 27 years of industry experience, including roles at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 1993. She also serves as a bank officer to support and manage retirement account relationships across Principal’s insurance, broker-dealer, and bank/trust offerings. Principal Securities provides brokerage and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses, with a focus on direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Jeremy Peters is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Mason City, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at JP Wealth Advisors since 2018, where he is also the owner, and previously held roles at Cetera and First Citizens National Bank. Outside of his advisory work, Peters is a pilot with North Iowa Air Service. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, operational support, and investment management services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized indexing options.

Laura Norcross is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Mason City, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities Inc. since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner and partner in two LLCs involved with farmland management and rental property oversight. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, 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.

Mark Ellis is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016. Ellis also serves as a bank/trust officer, supporting Principal retirement plan account relationships across insurance, broker-dealer, and bank/trust offerings. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse range of clients, 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, often implementing investments on a discretionary basis.

Stephen Swenson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental properties and farmland rental in Osage, Iowa. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Shannon Kropp is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently advising at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2024. Prior to this, Kropp held roles at LPL Financial, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, North Iowa Advisors, and VSR Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, Kropp owns and manages commercial rental properties in Mason City, IA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes unique investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

William Cooney is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Mason City, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2006 and has served on the investment committee of the NIACC Foundation Board since 2008. Additionally, he has been involved with the Summer Youth Employment Training Program since 1981. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations using firm research and planning tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Jake Brown is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and delivers institutional consulting via its Institutional Fiduciary Solutions division.

William Martin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property that he purchased for family use. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, with a focus on public finance and municipal work alongside its retail advisory services.

Zachary Bushbaum is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has experience working with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., Financial Integrators, and SEI Investments Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a W2 employee with Financial Integrators. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans through a large network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing multiple account platforms and third-party strategists.

Alyse Hesley is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, where she has worked since 2016. She has nine years of industry experience and serves in several community roles, including board representative for the Mason City Family YMCA, member of Women United, and council liaison for the Generosity committee at Trinity Lutheran Church. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on comprehensive goal-based planning across various financial topics, with implementation handled separately from the planning process.

Christopher Beaty is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Osage, Iowa, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Arlington Place and has experience as a resident care specialist at Sunrise Hill Care Center, a nursing home in Traer, Iowa. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Sonquist is a CFP® and Series 66 designee with six years of experience at Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions at Oshkosh Corporation and Plas-Tech Tooling. He is a board member of Plas-Tech Tooling, a family manufacturing business in the process of transferring ownership to him and his siblings, although he does not participate in day-to-day operations or financial decisions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains one of the largest retail advisor networks in the industry.

Holly Johnson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mason City, IA. She has three years of industry experience and previously worked at Hawkeye Community College and HOJO Snopeople. Outside of her financial career, she operates a craft business painting, assembling, and shipping holiday ornaments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Tyler Friesen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He joined LPL Financial in 2024 and has prior experience working at Friesen Farms and Iowa State University. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in farming activities in Osage, Iowa. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Gregory Braun is a financial advisor at Stifel with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel in 2021, he worked at One Vision for 18 years. He holds the Series 66 designation and serves on the Board of Directors for Good Shepherd Geriatric Center Inc., which provides care and housing services for the 55+ population in North Iowa. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Ann Harty is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, including a prior role at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Stephanie Lyles is a financial advisor at Stifel with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel since 2018, following positions at Principal Financial Group, Mason City Clinic, and Hy-Vee. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of the Mason City Soccer Club, assisting with registration and voting activities. Stifel serves a broad range of clients—including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities—offering brokerage and investment advisory services with a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jennifer Verstegen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hy-Vee DrugStore from 2009 to 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sara Carlsson is a CFP® certificant with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, all of which has been with Edward Jones since 2006. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of two local business entities focused on property ownership and administrative decisions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Bryan Lathrop is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at GWFS Equities, Inc., First Citizens Bank, and Godfather's Pizza. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to develop tailored recommendations while clients retain final decision authority.

Timothy Agrimson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in roles at New Life Church and Cornerstone Church. He has also been involved with Christ Triumphant Church in Lee's Summit, Missouri, where he contributed to speaking engagements. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Melissa Freund Behrendsen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mason City, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2016 and was previously with Shankland Insurance from 2013 to 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds.

Jason Geving is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mason City, IA, holding the Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Main Street Mason City and the Newman Catholic Schools foundation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a broad network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Mekenna Weiss is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and joined Edward Jones in 2021. Prior to her current role, Weiss worked in various positions including real estate and financial services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Phillip Johnson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and ran Johnson Financial Services for nearly three decades. Outside of his advisory work, Johnson is actively involved in local athletic fundraising and community initiatives, serving in volunteer leadership roles for Mason City High School and North Iowa Area Community College campaigns. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven, tax-efficient strategies and personalized recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Shane Cooney is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Mason City, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates and with the City of Clear Lake, Iowa, since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Cooney is a partner in East Main Classics, LLC, a business focused on refurbishing wood boats, and serves as president of Surfside Hospitality, a fundraising suborganization of the North Iowa Cultural Center and Museum. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and municipal clients. The firm offers both non-discretionary advisory services and institutional consulting, with capabilities in public finance and municipal work.