Kristy Barzen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, Barzen is involved in local business networking through the West Side Chamber of Commerce and co-owns several business entities related to managing her financial planning practice. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Aisha Rehberg Booth is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in West Des Moines, IA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, FBL Financial Group, and Cardinal Intellectual Property. She serves as a board member at Amity Compass. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple custody and platform arrangements and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Kristen De Joseph is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Des Moines, IA, holding a CFP® certification and Series 66 license, with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including access to separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds.

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.”

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.

Paul Schulte is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include lengthy tenures at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Bearence Management Group, and Brokers Clearing House. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Life Skillz, a non-investment-related activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

James Talley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Des Moines, IA, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 21 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management with a nationwide network of around 23,701 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Edwards is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Principal Life Insurance Company for 29 years and Principal Financial Services Corp for 9 years. Edwards is also involved with Financial Integrators as a W2 employee. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm provides various investment solutions through independent Financial Professionals, employing both proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Kenneth Martin is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Voya Financial Advisors and maintains a business presence at Vision Financial Group. Martin serves as a board member of the Iowa Psychological Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. It offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

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.

Lucas Peterson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2026, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Brokers International Financial Services. He is also an independent insurance agent and owner of a vending business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and related insurance and trust services.

Brody Everitt is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Des Moines, IA. He has been in the industry since 2025, with prior experience at Compass Financial Services and volunteer work with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Outside of finance, he has associations with Iowa State University and local golf clubs. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing various portfolio management platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Kelli Brix is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. She is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has prior experience at Emerson, Renewable Energy Group, and the University of Iowa. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in youth sports as a coach at Ankeny Centennial School. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm provides various investment solutions through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Ryleah Cross is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 13 years of experience, all with Edward Jones since 2013. She holds a Series 66 license and serves as Vice President of the Grimes Chamber and Economic Development in Grimes, IA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

David Green is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with VOYA Financial Advisors and VOYA Financial from 2014 to 2021, before joining Cetera Wealth Services in 2021. He is based in Ankeny, Iowa. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a variety of program structures and third-party managers.

Shalini Babu is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, PRUCO Securities, and Great Southern Bank. She also has experience with nonprofit organizations such as the Blank Park Zoo and Global Conservation Force. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed in-house or by third-party strategists, and it offers a range of financial planning and consulting services alongside access to third-party asset managers and insurance products.

Joseph Tursi Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Securities America Inc. and Principal Securities. He is also a registered representative and employee of Bankers Trust. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Sharon Vickery is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Sogeti USA for four years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.