I've spent nearly 15 years working with women, families, and small business owners who know there's something more they could be doing with their money—they just need help figuring out what that is. ‍ Think of me as your Personal CFO—someone who oversees your entire financial life so you can focus on living it. I’m uniquely qualified as a Certified Divorce Financial Advisor, mediator, businesswomen and mom. I understand complex family dynamics, the impact money can have on relationships. Whether you’re in a phase of life that’s good, bad or ugly, I know the importance of having a trusted confidant when navigating uncharted waters. ‍ Here's what I love: watching clients move from feeling overwhelmed to having a clear path forward. Seeing them ask deeper questions as we work together. Helping them pay less in taxes, efficiently fund their dreams, and leave a legacy that matters. Those outcomes don't happen by accident—they happen when we take the time to understand what really matters to you. ‍ I've played viola most of my life, and music taught me how to listen—really listen—and how every detail matters when you're building something meaningful. I bring that same attention and care to financial planning. Every client is different. Every situation deserves thought and intention. ‍ When I'm not working with clients, I'm performing with Des Moines ensembles, raising three boys with my husband Kyle in Urbandale.

Kari Smith is a financial advisor at The Wealth Consulting Group with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including WCG Wealth Advisor, LLC and Cunningham Wealth Management, L.L.C. In addition to her advisory roles, she has been involved with Sisurx Corp since 2023. The Wealth Consulting Group is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, and trust clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, employing both active and passive investment strategies alongside proprietary algorithmic services and legal support resources.

Joel Drake is a financial advisor with The Wealth Consulting Group in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at FSC Securities Corporation and LPL Financial, where he has been active since 2005. Outside of advisory services, he provides notary and signature guarantee services. The Wealth Consulting Group is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individual clients, corporate clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, using a combination of fundamental, technical, macroeconomic, and quantitative analysis to tailor strategies to client goals and risk tolerances.