Vincent Sturm is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Berthel Fisher & Company Planning, Inc. and Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. He serves on the board of the Perry Iowa Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and investment recommendations supported by due diligence, serving approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management.

Robert Mccoy is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners in Ankeny, Iowa, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, ProEquities, and managing his own firm, McCoy Investment Services. He serves as a trustee for an irrevocable life insurance trust and is a member of a condominium association board. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, with a focus on pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified allocations using mutual funds and ETFs aligned with client objectives, supported by ancillary services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate-planning through third-party providers.

Barry Steim is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Naviture LLC, Principal Securities Inc, and Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC. Steim maintains an outside insurance position involving fixed insurance, life, disability, long-term care, and annuities. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

David Johnson is a CFP® and ChFC® with over 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and has worked with New York Life and its related entities since 1982. Johnson also operates under the DBA Innovative Financial Solutions, brokering non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and benefit plans, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, emphasizing tailored recommendations and primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Chloe Fox is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with a Series 66 credential. She has less than one year of industry experience and previously held roles in the restaurant and community sectors, including positions at several local dining establishments and the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

James Lumley is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Principal Securities Inc., Principal Life Insurance Co., DC Retirement Strategies, and Naviture. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale and service of fixed insurance products, including fixed life, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel abroad. The firm offers advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions, with investment implementation generally managed on a discretionary basis by the TPMMs.

Austin Lowe is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Principal since 2026 and previously worked in various roles including at Purelight Power and Enterprise Rent a Car. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions through multiple adviser and promoter arrangements.

Sophia Sledge is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Ankeny, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Eagle Strategies since 2024 and previously worked with New York Life Insurance Co and Nylife Securities LLC since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed by Old Navy LLC in a retail capacity. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, as well as charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through various programs and emphasizes tailored advice aligned with client objectives, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Signe Olson is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA, with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including Bankers Life and Casualty. In addition to her advisory role, Olson is involved in selling Medicare and fixed insurance products and provides personal training services. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions delivered through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Aaron Gremler is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Brokers International Financial Services since 2022 and previously held roles at Brokers International and the University of Iowa. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of Finworld, Inc., a cybersecurity solutions company, and is a partner in VJ Railroad, a real estate-related business. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm offers a range of investment management and consulting services, utilizing both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios with various asset allocation strategies.

Dorothy Welsch is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 16 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Principal Securities Inc and Principal Life Insurance Company for over 10 years. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in personal sales of Mary Kay products and sells various insurance products including Medicare supplements and short-term care policies that address gaps in nursing home and assisted living coverage. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Aaron Peterson is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Integrity Alliance since 2016 and also maintains a role at Lone Wolf Financial, LLC, which he has been involved with since 2005. Peterson is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed and traditional insurance products. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm operates as a large advisor network with over 300 representatives managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and both wrap and non-wrap programs, with investment advice delivered through multiple platforms and approaches.

Grant Gardner is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously held roles with Principal Life Insurance Company and Spencer Gardner at Principal Securities, and has background experience with Iowa State University and in construction. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Austin Siefers is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having four years of industry experience. He has held roles with Principal Advised Services and Principal Life Insurance Company and participates as a singing member of the Tapestry Quartet, a performance music ensemble. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory services include financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various investment adviser and promoter arrangements.

Delbert Halcomb is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group and Empower Financial Services in 2023, he worked at Wells Fargo from 2016 to 2022. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services integrate with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Michele Mccarty Woods is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Integrity Alliance since 2011 and has worked at Retirement Resources, Inc. since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm provides continuous asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party manager programs, utilizing a range of portfolio management approaches and custodial platforms.

Anthony Niedert is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2022 and co-owns Bral Niedert Private Wealth Advisors, where he has been active since 2015. Prior to this, he spent 15 years with Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities Inc. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office support including operations, trading, technology, and compliance. The firm offers various investment solutions, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized indexing, while advisors maintain discretion over client portfolios across multiple securities and insurance products.

Christian Shipman is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in West Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance Company, Advisor Group, and Cambridge Investment Research. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides advisory support through a variety of managed-account programs, third-party asset managers, and back-office services.

David Peirce is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Cetera Planning Partners, bringing two years of industry experience. He has a background in accounting and tax services as a partner at Denman CPA LLP and owner of David R Peirce, CPA P.C. He also provides investment and financial planning services through Avantax Planning Partners. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees. The firm offers investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice, along with additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning solutions.

Stephen Utsler is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities since 1999 and maintains additional business activities as president and owner of The Business People, LLC. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed accounts.