Alexander Larson is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He currently works with Mariner Independent and its affiliate, Intersect Wealth Advisors, having previously been associated with Dubuque Bank and Trust and LPL Financial. Larson serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Dubuque Golf and Country Club. Mariner Independent serves individuals including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative investments through a broad range of affiliated businesses and investment platforms.

Frank Bertsch is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he spent five years with the Los Angeles Kings Hockey Club. Bertsch serves on the board of the Saint 4 Life Foundation, a nonprofit organization, and is an independent director on the board of Flexsteel Industries, Inc. Mariner Independent serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, coordinated tax support, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through a network of adviser representatives using a broad range of investment tools and affiliated business resources.

Anthony Keppler is a financial advisor with Lanark Financial, Inc. in Dubuque, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 44 years of industry experience. He has been associated with NBC Securities, Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in farm land rental and owns a guest house offering maintenance and guest services. Lanark Financial provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets across multiple advisor teams and uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements along with various program-based accounts.

Regan Takes is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mariner Independent in Dubuque, IA. Prior to joining Mariner Platform Solutions and Intersect Wealth Advisors in 2026, Regan worked at UMB Bank and Dubuque Bank & Trust, and earlier spent six years with Heacock & Jones Financial Services, Inc. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, insurance solutions, and alternative investments through a network of over 100 investment adviser representatives, utilizing both firm-built models and customized discretionary portfolios.

Nicholas Hoffmann is a financial advisor at Steele Capital Management, Inc. in Dubuque, IA, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Honkamp Krueger and St. Ambrose College. Steele Capital Management provides fee-only investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and company-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, generally passive investment approach using diversified mutual funds and ETFs, with services tailored to client risk profiles and objectives.

Trent Steines is a financial advisor at Steele Capital Management, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at First Community Trust, N.A. and Prudential Investment Management Services, LLC. Steele Capital Management provides fee-only investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and company-sponsored retirement plans. The firm emphasizes long-term, buy-and-hold investment strategies using low-fee, tax-advantaged, and passive vehicles, supplemented by selective active management.

Dilan Simon is a financial advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Van Clemens Wealth Management, he held roles at Contego Capital Group, Cottingham & Butler, and Cartegraph. Van Clemens Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals. The firm customizes portfolios using discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements based on clients’ objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon, employing methods such as modern portfolio theory, fundamental and technical analysis, and routinely incorporates third-party managers and its in-house Growth Opportunities model.

Michael Steele is a financial advisor with Steele Capital Management, Inc. in Dubuque, IA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Steele Capital Management since 1994. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing and selling commercial and residential real estate properties. Steele Capital Management provides fee-only investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and company-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach focused on low-fee, tax-advantaged, and passive investments, with selective active management, and serves as a fiduciary for retirement accounts under ERISA/IRC standards.

Kathryn Moran is a financial advisor at Steele Capital Management, Inc. in Dubuque, IA, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Steele Capital Management since 2002. Steele Capital Management provides fee-only investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and company-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach focused on low-fee, tax-advantaged, and passive investment vehicles, complemented by selective active management.

Sawyer Marquardt is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc. in Dubuque, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Nations Financial Group, he was employed at Core Investments Group and has worked in several other roles including positions at Sherwin-Williams and Loras College. Nations Financial Group, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporate clients, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting services. The firm’s approach includes a variety of in-house model portfolios and third-party manager programs, utilizing multiple investment strategies tailored to different risk profiles.

William Neal is a financial advisor at Nicolet Wealth Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at several firms, including MidWestOne Bank and First Community Trust. Nicolet Advisory Services provides retirement plan consulting and investment management primarily for 401(k) and 403(b) plan sponsors and fiduciaries. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis in its investment research and serves a client base that includes banking institutions and municipal plan sponsors.

Kurt Wedewer is a financial advisor with Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Contego Capital Group, Mount Yale Investment Advisors, Accel Wealth Management, Mid Atlantic Financial Management, and American Trust. Van Clemens Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals. The firm customizes portfolios using discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements based on clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, employing methods such as modern portfolio theory and third-party managers alongside an in-house Growth Opportunities model focused on micro- and small-cap equities.

Gregory McGinn is a financial advisor with IPI Wealth Management, Inc. in Dubuque, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with IPI Asset Management, Inc. and Investment Planners, Inc. since 2009. IPI Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs an open-architecture investment platform with proprietary risk-based model suites and operates through an outsourced-agent model for trade execution, portfolio management, and reporting.

Thomas Halatek is a financial advisor at Steele Capital Management, Inc. in Dubuque, IA, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Kohl's, Loras College, Blain's Farm & Fleet, Amazon, Dunkin Donuts, and Lockport Township High School. Steele Capital Management provides fee-only investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and company-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach emphasizing low-fee, tax-advantaged, and passive investments, complemented by selective active management and strategic asset allocation.

Christopher Allan is a financial advisor at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Prior to his current role, Allan worked at Prudential from 2009 to 2020 and has been with Avantax since 2020. He serves as treasurer for the Beckman Music Department Parents Association, a volunteer position at his children’s school. Avantax Planning Partners provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm primarily operates through a network of CPA firms and registered representatives and manages assets using style allocation models with a focus on tax-intelligent strategies.

Justin Schultz is a CFP® professional with two years of experience in financial advising, currently with Steele Capital Management, Inc. in Dubuque, IA. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise, Midwestone Bank, Menards, and Chick-fil-A. Steele Capital Management provides fee-only investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to individuals and company-sponsored plans, focusing on long-term, low-fee strategies using diversified mutual funds and ETFs. The firm also serves as a subadvisor to Collective Investment Funds used in retirement plans.

Nicholas Smith is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Steele Capital Management, Inc. since 2007. He operates a personal farming business in the Epworth, Iowa area as a sole proprietor outside of his advisory role. Steele Capital Management provides fee-only investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and company-sponsored retirement plans, emphasizing long-term, buy-and-hold strategies with low-fee, tax-advantaged investments and selective active management.

Dawn Otting is a financial advisor at Steele Capital Management, Inc. in Dubuque, IA, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Steele Capital Management since 2013. Steele Capital Management provides fee-only investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and company-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach with an emphasis on low-fee, tax-advantaged investments and strategic asset allocation.

Nicholas Kruse is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera Planning Partners in Dubuque, IA. His work history includes roles at Avantax and ProEquities, and he has held a registered representative position at Honkamp Krueger Financial Services. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm offers additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through a third-party provider, with an investment approach centered on diversified allocations aligned with clients' objectives and risk tolerance.

Sharon Kluesner is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, based in Dubuque, IA, with 25 years of industry experience. She worked at Heacock & Jones Financial Services, Inc. from 2000 to 2023 before joining Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, emphasizing strategic allocation across risk classes and integrating both passive and active investment managers.