Graham Jepsen is a financial advisor with The Planners Professional Services, Inc. in West Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, and VOYA Financial Advisors. The Planners Professional Services, Inc. provides financial planning and consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plan participants, and small business entities. The firm serves a primarily retail client base with written plans, hourly consultations, and investment and insurance recommendations, using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in forming investment advice.

Hello, I'm Mike. I founded Teacher Wealth to raise the standard of financial advice to educators. As a former teacher, I understand the challenges that educators face with their finances; as well as the unique opportunities. Unfortunately, in many ways, the financial services community has ignored the profession. I am trying to change that. Teachers deserve better! Many families just need someone to walk with them as they make important decisions. To really get to know them. To ask them the right questions. To challenge them. To offer them accountability. I am honored to be this person for my clients. At Teacher Wealth, we like to say that "it's not just about the money." Instead, the focus is on how money can best create clarity, security, and fulfillment in our lives. The K-12 financial literacy education movement is a passion of mine and I try to help with that by serving on the board of the Iowa Jump$tart Coalition. On the personal side, I've been married to my best friend Tisa for over 20 years. We live in chaos most of the time in our Des Moines, Iowa home as we raise our four awesome kids. We do our best to prioritize our marriage over everything else except our faith. We are active members of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Des Moines.

Alexander Savage is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience. He is the founder of Savage Wealth Advisors and also leads Savage Tax Advisory LLC. His background includes roles at Hall CPA PLLC, BHE Renewables, LLC, LWBJ, and Primerica Advisors. Savage Wealth Advisors serves individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients and business owners, offering integrated wealth management that combines financial planning and discretionary investment management aligned with clients’ tax situations. The firm emphasizes long-term strategic asset allocation using low-cost, diversified funds and model portfolios, and provides non-discretionary advice on private investments under formal diligence and suitability guidelines.

Jonathan Sherrod is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently operating Sherrod Wealth Management in Urbandale, IA. His prior experience includes roles at Fisher Investments, Charles Schwab, Merrill, Arvest Wealth Management, and Scottrade. Sherrod Wealth Management LLC is an independent registered investment adviser focusing on portfolio management and financial planning for individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods with a long-term trading horizon, and works with third-party managers through Altruist’s Model Marketplace.

Peter Rothamel is the principal advisor at Rothamel Wealth Management, LLC in Urbandale, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations with 25 years of industry experience. Before founding his current firm in 2019, he worked at Investacorp Inc. for five years and has been involved with Successful Resource Management, Ltd. since 2013. Outside of advising, Rothamel is an author of the book "Let's Blame Everybody" and serves as an officer at Cartright & Kennedy, Inc. Rothamel Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as plan sponsors and participants. The firm employs a value-oriented, primarily long-term investment approach combined with tactical and strategic asset allocation, actively monitoring and rebalancing accounts as needed.

James Weiss is a financial advisor with Weiss Financial Group, LLC in Johnston, Iowa, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience and previously worked at Global Financial Private Capital and Weiss-Merkle Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of JW Elite Holdings, Inc., a holding company that includes branding and insurance businesses. Weiss Financial Group, LLC is a state-registered investment adviser providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, newsletters, and educational seminars primarily to individual and corporate clients. The firm employs a value-oriented, long-term investment approach combined with tactical and strategic asset allocation, utilizing a variety of instruments and offering a proprietary wrap-fee program that integrates advisory and execution services.

Matthew Kimberley is a financial advisor with Des Moines Investments, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Des Moines Wealth Management LLC and Royal Alliance Associates, INC. Kimberley also operates Kimberley Tax Preparation, providing tax preparation services. Outside of finance, he coaches youth softball, offering private lessons in pitching and hitting. Des Moines Investments manages approximately $264.8 million in discretionary assets for around 700 clients, including individuals, business owners, and trusts. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services, creating tailored investment profiles and utilizing a range of securities such as ETFs, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and REITs.

Stephen Forrest is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Forrest Financial Services since 1996, where he serves as a principal. Forrest Financial Services manages approximately $154 million in client assets and serves individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary investment management, financial planning, and tax planning services. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and fundamental analysis, combining diversified, risk-based portfolios with a long-term investment approach that incorporates tax considerations.

Cory Millmier is a financial advisor at BSC Capital Partners, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Athene USA from 2014 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of St Ambrose Catholic Cathedral in Des Moines, Iowa. BSC Capital Partners provides investment advice and portfolio management primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as certain corporate entities. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach focused on global diversification and discretionary asset management.

Sarah Zimmerman is a PFS™ credentialed advisor with seven years of industry experience. She is part of the Kane Company Wealth Management, Inc. team in Johnston, IA. Zimmerman has been associated with Kane Company, P.C. since 2001. Kane Company Wealth Management, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, charitable foundations, and company-sponsored retirement plans. The firm focuses on long-term, low-cost, tax-efficient portfolios primarily using passive vehicles and institutional mutual funds and ETFs, with investment strategies guided by Dimensional Fund Advisors and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Travis specializes in working with those nearing and in retirement. He takes a transparent and collaborative approach to helping clients define their best life and outlining the steps necessary to get there. His services include cash flow analysis, tax planning, investment management, risk management, and estate planning. This can be offered via one-time Planning Engagements or ongoing Full-Service Advisory offerings.

Ryan Page is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Mokosak Advisory Group, LLC since 2014 and also has a history with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. He is based in Urbandale, IA. Mokosak Advisory Group is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals and families, including medical professionals, business owners, and charitable organizations, through comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a proprietary planning process and focuses on diversified, low-cost, tax-efficient investment strategies aligned with client goals.

Benjamin Young is a financial advisor at Central States Capital Markets, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Central States since 2017 following six years at Northland Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an associate and consultant in a commercial appraisal management company and owns a holding company related to that business. Central States Capital Markets provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach using fundamental analysis, technical tools, and economic research, with portfolios held for longer-term horizons and rebalanced as needed.

Cameron Mccarty is a financial advisor with Vivid Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Vivid Wealth Management since 2022 and also operates Vivid Tax Advisory Services, which he founded in 2015. In addition to his advisory roles, Mccarty is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products and owns a tax preparation business. Vivid Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a combination of ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, quantitative, cyclical, and modern portfolio theory analyses, and offers educational workshops on retirement and financial topics.

Kevin Frette is a financial advisor at Custom Wealth Planners with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Northwest Wealth Management LLC for 11 years. Custom Wealth Planners is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer plan sponsors. The firm employs an investment approach based on asset allocation and modern portfolio theory, offering both passive and active strategies tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

William Taber is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Taber Asset Management L.L.C. in Des Moines, IA, and has 10 years of industry experience. He is also involved with the Foxdale Condominiums Owners Association, serving as its president and director. In addition, he works as a scoreboard operator for Des Moines Public Schools. Taber Asset Management provides investment management, wealth management, and financial planning services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach focused on fundamental security analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning services.

Larry King is a financial professional at Des Moines Investments, LLC with a Series 65 designation and 15 years of experience at Athene. He is based in Des Moines, Iowa. Des Moines Investments manages approximately $264.8 million in discretionary assets for about 700 clients, including individuals, custodial accounts, business owners, and trusts. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services tailored to client goals, using ETFs, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and REITs, with reviews typically conducted quarterly.

Eric Peterson is a financial advisor at Peterson Financial Group, Inc. in Des Moines, Iowa, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Peterson Financial Group since 2013 and previously worked at Apollo Delivery Services, LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as president of ETTN Marketing Group, Inc., which provides marketing services including consumer education events. Peterson Financial Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on retirement income planning, discretionary investment management, and integrated financial planning. The firm employs a structured Retirement Readiness Review process to guide asset allocation and offers portfolio management primarily through model managers on third-party platforms.

Richard Mokosak is a financial advisor with Mokosak Advisory Group, LLC in Urbandale, Iowa, holding CFP® and Series 63 licenses with 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors before joining Mokosak Advisory Group in 2017. Mokosak is also a licensed insurance agent and occasionally offers insurance products alongside his advisory services. Mokosak Advisory Group is a small SEC-registered firm providing comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, families, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a structured multi-step planning process and focuses on broadly diversified, low-cost, tax-efficient investment strategies combined with ongoing client education and review.

Zachary Veenstra is affiliated with RIA Group, LLC and holds a Series 65 credential. He has experience working at multiple firms including Performance Financial and Pella Corp. Veenstra’s industry experience is noted as three years in financial advisory roles. RIA Group, LLC is a newly registered SEC investment adviser that plans to serve individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, qualified retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers personalized financial planning and discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, utilizing a combination of fundamental analysis and third-party quantitative research.