Chad Turner is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Cedar Falls, IA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Co. since 1995. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty U.S. military personnel stationed abroad. 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.

Nickolas Pilipchuk is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. Pilipchuk has worked at Benjamin F. Edwards Wealth Management, LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to his current role. He is a 30% owner of Pilipchuk Persson Private Wealth, LLC, where he provides investment advice. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, and investment management consulting, employing proprietary strategies alongside third-party models.

Christopher Holthaus is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Denver, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Life Insurance Co and Princor Financial Services Corporation since the late 1990s and previously operated Holthaus Financial Services for over two decades. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel overseas. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Nicholas Wittenburg is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2012. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel outside the U.S. 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.

Ashley Chapin is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Janesville, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and with Principal Life Insurance Company since 2009. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel abroad. 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.

Brian Persson is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Benjamin F. Edwards & Co., Wells Fargo Clearing, and A. G. Edwards & Sons. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a voluntary member of the City of Elk Run Heights Planning and Zoning Committee. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. The firm provides a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, investment management consulting, brokerage services, and insurance products.

Joyce Oaks is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and operating Joyce Oaks Wealth Management Group, LLC. She previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for a combined 20 years. Joyce is also involved in fixed insurance sales as part of her business activities. Commonwealth Financial Network is a national registered investment adviser serving approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting, supported by extensive operations, technology, and investment management resources.

Melodee Thuesen is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and has been associated with Principal Life Insurance Company since 1997. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Hillary Strohbeen is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Principal Life Insurance Company since 2018 and with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and active-duty military personnel abroad. 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.

David Wynstra is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Waterloo, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities Inc. since 2017 and worked at Principal Advised Services from 2024 to 2026. Wynstra’s background also includes time at Iowa State University and Kwik Trip Inc. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions, with investment implementation typically managed on a discretionary basis by those third-party managers.

Crysta Berry is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Lincoln Savings Bank. Berry also serves as a Retirement Consultant with Principal Advised Services, providing one-on-one investment advice to retirement plan participants. 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’s approach includes direct advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Ann Vanengelenburg is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with United Planners since 2013 and also serves as Chief Operating Officer at related entities, including Investment Center and Insurance Center. Vanengelenburg was involved with the Sumner Rotary Organization for four years. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors. The firm operates an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party money managers, primarily managing non-discretionary assets.

Glen Gaston is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Enterprise LLC and Wells Fargo, among others. Outside of financial advising, he is involved with farming activities in Waverly, IA. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel stationed abroad. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Angie Fritz is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and has been associated with Principal Life Insurance Company since 1995. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns Bold North, LLC, a business that plans to purchase and renovate residential properties. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, 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 account solutions.

Jeffrey Beck is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Waverly, IA, holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and over 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Gallagher, AssuredPartners, and Group Benefits Partners, along with ownership in a benefits consulting business. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant football coach at Wartburg College and holds leadership roles on local youth basketball and college advisory boards. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Blake Hamer is a CFP® professional at Stifel with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2017 and worked previously at Ocwen Loan Servicing from 2013 to 2017. He serves as Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors for the Family YMCA of Black Hawk County. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services that incorporate proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Kenneth Frost is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cedar Falls, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2010, with prior experience at Lowe's Home Improvement and Kelly Services. He is also involved in part-time sales of loan and home-related products through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services primarily through model-based strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by custodial and trade execution services.

Todd Thomas is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cedar Falls, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Guardian Life Insurance Co and Primerica Advisors for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, Thomas serves as treasurer for a family foundation and is an assistant high school football coach. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational programs using a structured, client-collaborative approach.

Jay Lassen is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA prior to joining Thrivent. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based financial plans addressing various topics, with options to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Kristina Price is a financial advisor at Stifel with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel since 2009 and holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a director of the Spangler Cemetery Association. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.