Michael Hammen is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held roles at multiple firms, including Vision Financial Services LLC and Avantax. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the West Des Moines Lions Club, leading community and civic activities. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser operating a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and customized strategies.

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.

Dana Kiene is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers for two decades. Outside of financial services, she is involved with Peterson Funeral Services, Inc. in a non-investment role. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Klayton Booth is a financial advisor affiliated with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Royal Alliance for seven years and at Jimmy Johns for four years. Outside of his advisory role, Booth operates an independent insurance agency specializing in fixed insurance products and owns a tax preparation business. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various tools for portfolio construction and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

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.

Summer Diaz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including her current role since 2020. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as President of Austrian Wealth Systems and is involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and automated processes overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

Graciela Van Wyk is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance for 17 years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns EmpowerED Voices, a business focused on English/Spanish interpretation and tutoring. 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 solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Rafael Diaz is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Timothy Hanstad is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Johnston, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1992. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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.

Dillon Miller is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at U.S. Bank and service in the Army Reserves from 2016 to 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and a manager-solutions team to deliver non-discretionary advice. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations and offers access to a broad range of product types through its registrations and affiliations.

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.

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.

Austin Walther is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Johnston, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2019, following three years at Viridiant. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on a broad range of financial topics. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

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.

Tam Le is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ankeny, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, Tam worked for Wells Fargo Clearing from 2014 to 2021. 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, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Anthony Gordon is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and its affiliated entities since 2020. Prior to joining Thrivent, he held roles at Graceland University, Des Moines Public Schools, and Simpson College. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses and planning across various financial topics, with clients able to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Crystal Edwards is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2017, with prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she is a co-owner of Southlawn Catering Company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

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.