Melanie Skelton is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasant Hill, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Christopher Janda is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Park Avenue Securities. Janda is also the owner of several insurance-related businesses and serves as president of the Bull Moose Club DSM, a networking organization for conservatives aged 45 and under. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios tailored to client risk preferences.

Clayton Cheney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Royal Alliance Associates, Sii, Ameritas Investment Corp, and Central Financial Group, where he has also been involved with non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technologies.

Dalton Keith is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with three years at Merrill and two years with Bank of America, N.A. His prior experience includes roles across a range of industries, including education and smart home security. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gregory Hefner is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 14 years before joining Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Hefner is also an associate and employee at Hefner Financial, where he is involved in investment advisory activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through various advisory programs, with specialized services in municipal and public finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory consulting.

Emily Bates is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked six years at Indianola Preschool. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Lewis Vasey is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2024 and previously spent 14 years with Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Vasey also sells non-variable insurance as a licensed agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Kristin Meyer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Johnston, IA, with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and its affiliated Investment Management firm since 2015. Outside of advising, she owns and operates a business selling custom bracelets. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, providing comprehensive written recommendations across various financial planning topics without discretionary trading authority or portfolio management for institutional clients.

Terry Mccormick is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliate since 2007. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Jacob Oberender is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at RSM and Mokosak Advisory Group, LLC. Outside of finance, he serves as an agent and member of the board of advisors for Outsmoked, LLC, a food service business. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online offerings.

Jeffrey Harrold is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in West Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a licensed notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from various sources.

James Wessels is a CFA®, PFS™, and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has 29 years of industry experience, including prior roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and ownership of Gremler Financial Group. Wessels serves as an adjunct professor in wealth management at the University of Iowa and holds board positions with Central Iowa Shelter & Services and the University of Iowa Krause Fund. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base through independent financial professionals. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services with a range of customizable strategies and platform options, including proprietary model strategies and access to unaffiliated managers.

Michael Hammen is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at various financial and tax service firms, including Vision Financial Services LLC, which he owns and operates, providing accounting and tax preparation consulting. Hammen also serves as president of the West Des Moines Lions Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Kurt Cole is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Financial Advisors, LLC for 16 years and has been involved with the First Financial Education Center of Iowa for over two decades. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm provides diverse investment solutions through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing both proprietary models and third-party strategists across multiple platform arrangements.

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.

Andrew Maurer is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at McClure Engineering Company from 2015 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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.

Jason Vos is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2010. Vos serves as a board member of the Willow Creek Golf Course Men's League in West Des Moines, IA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using various portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements.

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.