Michael Hammen is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at various financial and tax service firms, including Vision Financial Services LLC, which he owns and operates, providing accounting and tax preparation consulting. Hammen also serves as president of the West Des Moines Lions Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Lance Eddie is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. 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 solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Bianca Rowland is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in West Des Moines, IA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2011 and also has experience running her own LLC for business expense management. 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 recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Hefner is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He currently works at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and previously spent 22 years with Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of advising, Hefner owns a tax preparation and planning business and is a founding owner of Hefner Financial Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Jeffrey Franke is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 1996, serving in various capacities within the firm. Franke holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and is involved in compliance supervision as a Registered Principal Delegate for another advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s retirement income service integrates proprietary research and third-party data within a non-discretionary implementation framework.

Kimberly Guilford is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and related services, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a network of over 23,000 financial advisors nationwide.

Anthony Fisette is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include six years at State Farm/James Lunders Insurance Agency and four years at NCMIC. He holds Series 66, 63, and 65 licenses and is based in Des Moines, IA. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Kneifl is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Windsor Heights, IA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 23 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he manages farmland and residential properties in Iowa. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory and wealth management solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors.

Joseph Harrell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience in logistics and fleet management, having worked at BlueGrace Logistics, Bison Transport, and Enterprise Fleet Management prior to rejoining Edward Jones. Harrell also spent four years affiliated with Truman State University. 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 strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Eric Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Financial Specialists, Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance, Directed Services, LLC, and Voya prior to joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and firm research support.

Thomas Alexander is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a DBA for his LPL business activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with access to model portfolios, research, and various management services.

Luke Aduddell is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work history that includes roles at Bristol and ownership of Aduddell Consulting, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in operating multiple business entities, including sports-related ventures and daycare services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of investment solutions across various platforms, combining proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

William Ziegler is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Des Moines, IA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Cambridge and related entities since 2024. His prior work includes roles at Central Iowa Sports and Bentonville Parks and Recreation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, using both proprietary and third-party model strategies tailored to client objectives.

Joseph Greenfield is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Des Moines, IA, where he has worked since 2013. He has 13 years of industry experience and serves as an adjunct mathematics instructor at Iowa Central Community College since 2010. Greenfield is also involved in community activities, holding board positions with homeowners associations in Iowa and Nebraska. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services to a diverse client base. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through independent financial professionals, including proprietary models and access to third-party managers, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client objectives.

Kent Powgnas is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and research resources.

Timmy Papadopoulos is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Bearence Management Group, Securities America Advisors, Inc., and Brokers Clearing House. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Lyndon Crawford is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a coach at Lincoln High School in Des Moines, IA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base with financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services delivered through a network of independent professionals.

Katrina Ellis is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC from 2015 to 2022 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with services covering areas such as retirement, education, risk management, and specialized planning for business owners and unique client needs.

Jason Siemens is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at the Indianola Police Department from 2006 to 2017. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

William Schmidt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Schmidt consults for a hunting lodge that offers guided tours and rentals. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering tailored reports that include income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary recommendations and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.