Melissa Sivertsen is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and has been affiliated with Principal Life Insurance Company since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in providing supported community living services through a state program for her adult son with special needs. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel, with a focus on direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Stephen Muldrow is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He previously held roles at Domino's Pizza and Jimmy Johns and served at the Bloomingdale Public Library. Outside of his advisory work, Muldrow is involved in educational initiatives as a writer for Dual Credit at Home and serves as Senior Pastor of The Chapel Baptist Church. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions through diverse advisory and promoter arrangements.

Joshua Nigg is a CFP® certificant and holds a Series 66 license, with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Financial Services and its affiliate Princor since 2007. Based in Des Moines, IA, his work focuses within the Principal Financial Services enterprise. 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, with investment implementation typically carried out on a discretionary basis by external managers.

Kathryn Hooper is a financial advisor at Osaic Institutions, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her career includes roles at Iowa State Bank, Sorrento Pacific Financial, INVEST Financial Corporation, Boyle Capital Management, Investment Advisors Corp, and Wells Fargo. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and a model that delegates investment management to its investment adviser representatives.

Troy King is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Principal Financial Services since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance since 1998. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, 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.

Shanna Ross is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, and has 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with Principal Financial since 2012 and Principal Securities since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, Ross owns a custom clothing shop and participates in several entrepreneurial ventures, including a Christian t-shirt brand and an online costume jewelry resale business. 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, with investment implementation generally managed on a discretionary basis.

Shawn Monahan is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in West Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked for John Deere for nine years. He also serves as an agent selling non-securities insurance products for Agia. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models and operating with over 1,200 advisors nationwide.

Dushyant Sharma is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cetera Advisors Networks LLC and Principal Life Insurance Company. Sharma’s background also includes experience in law studies and commerce. 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 outside the United States. The firm’s offerings include direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Raelynn Austin is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, Iowa, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Princor Financial Services Corporation since 2012 and with Principal Life Insurance Company since 2003. Principal Securities offers 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’s advisory focus includes direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Jeffrey Schultz is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Princor Financial Services and Principal Mutual Life since the early 1990s. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, 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 through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Bailey Warrick is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Principal, Warrick worked at multiple firms including Green Hills Retirement and Nationwide Insurance, and has held various roles in retail. Outside of advising, Warrick works part-time fulfilling online orders at Lowe's. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel abroad. The firm provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs, with advisory solutions delivered through both adviser and promoter arrangements.

Matthew Dinville 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 been with Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, Dinville is a partner in Arizona Investments LLC, an entity formed to invest jointly through Streamline Capital Group. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Amanda Santillan is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Sammons Financial Group and Principal Life Insurance Company. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide 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 solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Joseph Bethel is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Ankeny, Iowa. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Innovative Financial Solutions Group and NYLIFE Securities LLC, among other firms. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, emphasizing tailored recommendations and primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Saranya Subramanian is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to her current role, she was affiliated with Smith & Frieberg and has been apprenticing at Smith + Co Financial since 2025. Outside of finance, she has worked as a fitness coach, providing coaching on proper form at a gym in Coralville. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel. 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.

Jamie Bachman is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for both the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa and the Red Cross Northern and Central Iowa Chapter, and he is involved part-time in retail purchasing and sales at West End Restoration, LLC. 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 solutions through various adviser and promoter arrangements.

Kyle Doering is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group and Empower Financial Services in 2024, he worked for Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities Inc. from 2004 to 2024. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and include point-in-time financial plans and optional managed accounts.

Jeffrey Muleya is a Series 65-credentialed advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, where he has worked since 2005. He has 21 years of industry experience, including prior work with Principal Life Insurance Company beginning in 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he has held positions as a delivery driver for both Uber and Amazon. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Tracey Faenza is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Mercer and MMC Securities Corp. She also serves as an agent for non-securities insurance products through Agia and assists her mother with financial matters as a power of attorney. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

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.