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.

Kristine Tetmeyer is a Series 66 registered advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, Iowa. She has 27 years of industry experience and has been with Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company since 1993. 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 outside the United States. 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.

Eric Russell is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Co. since 2005. 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 outside the United States. 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.

Skyler Roorda is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities, Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2016. Roorda serves as a board member of Beacon of Life, a nonprofit organization. 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 abroad. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Chad Oppedal is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 24 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Princor Financial Services since 2001 and Principal Financial Group since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a road manager and treasurer for nonprofit organizations, including the Carlisle Soccer Club and the Insurance Advertising Compliance Association. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory 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.

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.

Anna Hernandez is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company and Smith + Co Financial. Before entering the financial industry, she was employed at Creighton University, Lourdes High School, and St John The Evangelist. 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’s advisory services include direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

James Thompson is a CFP® and CFA® with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Farther since 2025 and previously worked at Value Wealth Management for 18 years. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform complemented by in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and a mix of exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Cody Lawler is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2008. 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 plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various adviser and promoter arrangements.

Jason Brown is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2017. Brown has been with Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance since 2017. Principal Securities offers 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’s advisory services include 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.

Tyler Abels is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Princor Financial Services Corporation and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns MDT, LLC, a family-owned entity involved in agricultural land use, and operates a YouTube channel that generates advertising revenue. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Mari Beeler is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member on the finance committee of Mentor Iowa, where she helps oversee budgeting and financial reporting. 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 financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Matthew Meline Sr. is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he is Chair of the YMCA Board and is involved in entrepreneurial ventures including owning a publishing company and leading a college planning service. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base through a network of over 400 independent advisers. The firm supports a variety of investment approaches and account types, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and provides access to multiple sub-advisers and model portfolios.

Jennifer Smith is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Smith + Co Financial, Smith Frieberg Financial, Principal Securities Inc., and Principal Life Insurance Company. She serves as a board member for One Iowa, a nonprofit focused on general LGBT advocacy. 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. The firm offers financial planning and retirement consulting with access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory 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.

Richard Prey is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles with Principal Mutual Life Insurance Company and Principal Life Insurance Company. 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 provides direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

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.

Grant Hickman is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Princor Financial Services Corporation and Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. since 2011. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, 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 asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.