Derek Miller is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Vision Financial Group and Drake University. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, offering direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Lauren Kaniuk is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with five years of industry experience. She currently works at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and previously held roles at Veerkloh, Inc. dba River Glen Wealth Counselors, Storey Kenworthy, and Urban Decay. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach uses Modern Portfolio Theory to build globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts, employing a range of implementation options including ETFs, mutual funds, and separately managed accounts.

Robert Buckley is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners in West Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Denman & Company since 2007 and Avantax Planning Partners from 1999 to 2026. In addition to his advisory role, Buckley is a former shareholder and accountant at Denman & Company, a regional CPA firm, where he provided tax and consulting services. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm integrates diverse financial services including tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate planning through affiliated providers, using a formal, document-driven planning process with diversified portfolios aligned to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Kyle Kanaskie is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance since 2017 and previously worked at Bral Investments and Truman State University. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant boys varsity basketball coach for the Waukee Community School District. 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 asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Matthew Busick is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He previously worked for 17 years at River Glen Wealth Counselors. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and a board member of The Rotary Club of Des Moines Foundation, where he leads governance efforts. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a globally diversified, risk-appropriate investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost index vehicles and multi-factor strategies.

Heather Buttery is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Altoona, IA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Empower Financial Services, Wells Fargo, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated model emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing, delivering planning services through proprietary and third-party methodologies.

Timothy Roetman is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Financial and its affiliate Princor since 2004. 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.

Fredrick Studer is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC in Norwalk, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Northwestern Mutual and Garff Automotive Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an independent insurance agent to sell fixed insurance products through Midwest Financial Solutions, LLC/Central Financial Group. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers various asset management and consulting services, employing multiple program platforms and model portfolios to tailor investment solutions.

Michael Rideout is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Des Moines, IA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities since 2008. 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 overseas. 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.

Christopher Zug is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Securities, Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2018 and previously held roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and TriNet/MassMutual. Outside of his advisory work, Zug serves as a board member for The Harbourage Homeowners Association and is an assistant golf coach at Grinnell College. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. 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.

Alyssa Vowell is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2010. Alyssa is also designated as a bank officer at Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company, supporting retirement plan account relationships across multiple business lines. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Chad Basel is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance, Nationwide Investment Services Corp, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a bank/trust officer supporting Principal retirement plan account relationships across multiple business units. 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 direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Nathan Self is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. based in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with The Leaders Group Inc, Gilico, and Voya Financial, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Gilico in a wholesaler capacity. TLG Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and portfolio monitoring using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, offering services through independent representatives and sub-advisors as well as a direct-to-consumer digital program.

Richard Schneider is a financial advisor at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at VOYA since 2015 and was previously with MissionSquare Retirement for six years. Outside of advising, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in the sale of fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial that provides financial planning, portfolio management, unified managed accounts, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm combines in-house and external strategists with technology-enabled tools to deliver a range of investment solutions through a large network of advisers.

Christian Siebert is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Principal Asset Management and several Principal entities from 2018 to 2025, and earlier held roles at Dick's Sporting Goods and Indianola Country Club. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales through Insurance Solutions of Iowa. Integrity Alliance is a large advisory network serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning through various account structures and third-party managers, combining advisory and brokerage services with a range of operational supports unique to enterprise-scale firms.

Matthew Moffitt is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2001 and Principal Life Insurance Co. since 2000. Outside of advising, he has an ownership interest in a rental property. 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 overseas. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed accounts.

Joshua Saboe is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Principal Financial Services. He has worked with Principal Life Insurance Co. and Principal Securities Inc. since 2005. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse range of clients, 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.

Scott Clayberg is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Princor Financial Services Corp and Principal Life Insurance Company since 1999. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel abroad. The firm’s advisory services include direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Diane White is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2004. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs with various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Daniel Cox is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and Scottrade Investment Management. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm’s advisory services focus on direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.