Candence Bidler Hurley is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Principal Securities since 2018 and Principal Life Insurance since 1994. Hurley serves as a director on the board of the Iowa Insurance and Financial Services Education Fund, an organization that awards scholarships to students studying financial services and insurance-related fields. 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.

Tyler Stevens is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Principal Life Insurance Company and Princor Financial Services Corporation since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he engages in aerial photography using a personal drone. 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 military personnel. The firm’s advisory services encompass financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions offered through direct advisory and promoter arrangements.

Lizbeth Mccall is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 16 years of industry experience. She has worked with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2014. 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 manager solutions, with investment implementation typically carried out on a discretionary basis by those third-party managers.

Matthew Darling is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Life Insurance Company since 2002 and with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016. 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.

Linda Gustafson is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and at Principal Life Insurance Company since 2007. 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.

Marlene Dixon is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked extensively within the Principal organization since 2010, including roles at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company. Dixon serves as a board member for Six Degrees of Separation, a nonprofit organization based in Des Moines. 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 consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Jordan Ritland is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pleasant Hill, IA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, having previously worked at Zirous Inc and Iowa State University. 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 and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Luke Boyd is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ankeny, IA, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at CO-OP Financial Services for two years before joining Edward Jones in 2018. 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 and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Mark Ellison is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ankeny, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he has property ownership interests in rental real estate. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its large network of advisors and branches and offers affiliated mutual funds, trust services, and securities-based lending options.

Jacob Chenchar is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2015. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2025, he spent several years within the Fidelity organization in various roles. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a systematic investment process that integrates proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with oversight of sub-advisers and a focus on model portfolio delivery.

Joshua Klyn is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Based in Ankeny, IA, he also serves as an associate financial planner at Iowa Financial Partners, a DBA for LPL Business. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and it offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Roger Ruden is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2008 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. His outside business activities include various outside insurance brokerage. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm uses a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory models and offers ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Savannah Halva is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked in various roles including at The Cafe and Iowa State University. Outside of her advisory work, she is employed as a Support Advisor on the Sales & Advice Team at Integrity Point LLC. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendation reports delivered in partnership with its financial advisors.

Kristy Barzen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of advising, she is involved in managing a small business ownership entity related to her financial planning practice and participates in the West Side Chamber of Commerce. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christian Rogers is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Des Moines, IA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Maverik Convenience Stores for 12 years. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

David Bondura is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Community State Bank and Bank of the West. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Kevin Hook is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2022. Outside of finance, he has spent six years involved with Greater Iowa Youth For Christ. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial planning topics. The firm offers planning services separate from portfolio management and allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Cameron Baker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he held various roles with YMCA organizations in Des Moines, Philadelphia, and surrounding areas from 2015 to 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Richard Yoder is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Ameriprise Financial Services, Cetera Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and UBS Financial Services. He is also a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Douglas Schulte is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Sii, FIRST AMERICAN BANK, and Ameritas Investment Corp. He serves as a board member of Fossing Farm LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing various investment strategies and advisor-support tools.