Justin Ryan is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2020. He previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates several businesses including an independent insurance agency and financial planning firms, and is involved in farming operations through a family-owned LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm supports a wide range of investment strategies and platforms, combining proprietary models with access to third-party managers and is known for its institutional features such as advisor transition programs and documented business relationships with attorneys and CPAs.

Sarah Dols is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2020 and previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors from 2015 to 2020. Outside of her advisory roles, she has been involved with WineStyles Tasting Station since 2015. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management solutions and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Karl Ritland is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial industry, all spent at Edward Jones since 2002. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients across various segments, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Lisa Thai is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked exclusively 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Thomas Desousa is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Royal Alliance Associates and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved in insurance agencies such as KMF Insurance Agency LLC and New Choice Insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Joseph Schettler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carlisle, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Outside of advising, Schettler owns and operates a farm in Carlisle. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and has a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Darcy Stroinski is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Community State Bank since 2000, alongside roles at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of his advisory work, Stroinski volunteers with Iowa Bird Rehabilitation and serves as a statistician for the Central Iowa D League adult hockey league. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Joshua Fordyce is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and recent industry experience. His prior work includes roles in education with Sioux City Community Schools and Siouxland Christian School, as well as entrepreneurial experience running Fordyce's Rides. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Alexander is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 35 years of industry experience, including founding Alexander Investment Services, Inc., which he has operated since 1994. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Summit Financial Group Inc and Summit Brokerage Services, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Andrew Dietz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carlisle, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. 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 separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jeffrey Miller is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through business ownership interests in related firms. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement income plans and ongoing advice, emphasizing dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Derek Nelson is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Kum & Go LC for three years. Nelson is also the founder and owner of Creative Footprints, LLC. 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, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Melanie Skelton is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasant Hill, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Christopher Janda is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Park Avenue Securities. Janda is also the owner of several insurance-related businesses and serves as president of the Bull Moose Club DSM, a networking organization for conservatives aged 45 and under. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios tailored to client risk preferences.

Dalton Keith is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with three years at Merrill and two years with Bank of America, N.A. His prior experience includes roles across a range of industries, including education and smart home security. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gregory Hefner is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 14 years before joining Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Hefner is also an associate and employee at Hefner Financial, where he is involved in investment advisory activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through various advisory programs, with specialized services in municipal and public finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory consulting.

Emily Bates is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked six years at Indianola Preschool. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Terry Mccormick is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliate since 2007. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Jeffrey Harrold is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in West Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a licensed notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from various sources.

James Wessels is a CFA®, PFS™, and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has 29 years of industry experience, including prior roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and ownership of Gremler Financial Group. Wessels serves as an adjunct professor in wealth management at the University of Iowa and holds board positions with Central Iowa Shelter & Services and the University of Iowa Krause Fund. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base through independent financial professionals. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services with a range of customizable strategies and platform options, including proprietary model strategies and access to unaffiliated managers.