Carie Heckler is a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lion Street Advisors, Lion Street Financial, LPL Financial, WFG Advisors, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of a homeowners association in Dallas, TX. Integrity Alliance operates as a large advisor network, providing advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through various platforms, employing a range of allocation strategies and serving both discretionary and non-discretionary account needs.

Kyle Ver Woert is a financial professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera in West Des Moines, IA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, LLC. From 2016 to 2018, he was involved with the Corridor Hockey Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Erik Aanonson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial since 2018 and previously worked at Fareway Stores Inc. for seventeen years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Aanonson Real Estate, LLC, where he manages rental properties. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning and offers clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services under its WealthPlan program, while keeping planning and investment management separate.

William Warren is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Johnston, IA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. He has 35 years of industry experience, including roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Ameritas Investment Corp, and Central Financial Group. Warren also owns and operates a tax preparation business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services.

Jordan Ritland is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pleasant Hill, IA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, having previously worked at Zirous Inc and Iowa State University. 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, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Hefner is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 17 years before joining Raymond James in 2026. Hefner is also the owner and board member of Hefner Financial, Inc., a wealth management firm. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using analytical tools and supports a large network of advisors through various advisory programs.

Ricky Kiel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Johnston, Iowa, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including Royal Alliance Associates, INC., and Ameritas Investment Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a machine shop business, B&K Machining LLC, and serves as a notary public in Iowa. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, incorporating both proprietary and third-party strategies across various asset classes.

Ronald Gottl II is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Johnston, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Axa Advisors LLC, MSI Financial Services, Inc., and M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. He also has various outside insurance appointments. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party models, focusing on risk assessment and tailored investment solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Jared Sutton is a CFP® and CFA® with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Des Moines, IA. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and leadership in multiple business ventures, including insurance, financial services, and online certification companies. He is also involved with the Disque Foundation, a nonprofit focused on technology training. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including proprietary model strategies and access to unaffiliated managers, with flexibility in implementation across various platforms and custody arrangements.

Luke Boyd is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ankeny, IA, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at CO-OP Financial Services for two years before joining Edward Jones in 2018. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Jack Haverland is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked in various roles including at Bodine Electric Company and Hyvee. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed as a delivery driver for DoorDash. 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 retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Shane O'Malley is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2024. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked for Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years. He is a member of the board and treasurer for Theta Zeta Corp, Inc., a fraternity alumni housing corporation. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage a wide range of investment products across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Roger Jones is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in West Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services and Piper Sandler & Co. 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 with a range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers diversified investment strategies and integrates technology tools to support advisors while maintaining a broad platform that includes insurance and banking partnerships.

David Finn is a financial advisor at Cetera with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and VOYA Financial Advisors prior to his current role. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Mark Ellison is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ankeny, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he has property ownership interests in rental real estate. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its large network of advisors and branches and offers affiliated mutual funds, trust services, and securities-based lending options.

Kevin Lehman is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Voya Financial Advisors, and Securities America. He serves as a board member of the Ankeny Instrumental Music Foundation and owns KJL Capital LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management platforms and proprietary as well as third-party strategies.

Jacob Chenchar is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2015. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2025, he spent several years within the Fidelity organization in various roles. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a systematic investment process that integrates proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with oversight of sub-advisers and a focus on model portfolio delivery.

Kenneth Tague is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo for 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the congregational president of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church and as committee chairman for Scout Troop 30. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, providing goal-based financial planning across a broad range of topics without discretionary trading authority. The firm integrates planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option while maintaining planning and investment services separately.

Stephen Canakes is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license, with 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and also provides financial services through Key Financial Services, where he assists clients with transferring assets into trusts. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and consulting services, supporting a network of over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients.

Rachel Loxterman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Cetera Wealth Services, Summit Financial Group, Summit Brokerage Services, and Coleman Quiner Ltd, where she is also President and Director. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as the bookkeeper and administrator for the Toy Box Storage Condominium Owner's Association and is a licensed notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.