Jaime Ragins is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Midwest Financial Network, LLC and Aflac. Outside of his advisory role, Ragins is the founder and director of Love QC Tennis, a community tennis program in Davenport, Iowa. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and business entities. The firm supports a network of 169 advisors across 154 offices and manages approximately $218.6 million in regulatory assets under management.

Brett Anderson is a financial advisor at Alphastar Capital Management with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial and The Advisory Group. Anderson is also associated with Oakwood Capital Securities and Alphastar Capital Management Quad Cities in roles involving insurance sales and brokerage services. Alphastar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm employs both strategic and tactical investment approaches through model portfolios and advisor-directed models, managing approximately $2.5 billion in assets across more than 8,400 client relationships.

John Dewitt is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. based in Moline, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert B Ausdal & Co Inc since 2006 and has operated his own insurance business since 1987. Outside of advising, he serves as a trustee for the Svithiod Club of Moline. Ausdal Financial Partners manages approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors, offering investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of investment strategies across various asset classes and delivers services through both advisory and brokerage platforms, including insurance products.

Jeffrey Peters is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Bettendorf, IA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert B. Ausdal & Co., Inc. since 2007. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a partner in Cameo 563 LLC, an LLC established for bookkeeping and managing office expenses. Ausdal Financial Partners manages approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of about 152 advisors. The firm provides investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering both advisory and brokerage services with a range of investment options.

Bradley Nauman is a financial advisor at Alphastar Capital Management with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including The Advisory Group, Inc. and PlanMember Securities Corporation. His background also includes a seven-year tenure at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Alphastar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients through discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm employs strategic and tactical investment approaches with a broad range of investment vehicles and uses third-party portfolio construction technology.

Scott Baxter is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Bettendorf, IA, holding a Series 63 license and over 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Life Insurance Company since 1998 and Principal Securities since 2016. He is also a partner in Baxter Investment Group, a firm he formed with his son in 2023. 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 plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

James Scott is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Bettendorf, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2014 and began his role at Baxter Investment Group in 2026. Scott is also a partner in Baxter Investment Group, LLC, a business partnership with two other individuals. 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.

Heidi Collins is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Davenport, IA, holding a Series 66 credential and with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors and related entities since 2017 and previously held positions at Cetera and Blackhawk Bank & Trust. Outside of her advisory role, Collins is CEO of Huiskamp Collins Insurance Solutions, LLC, where she occasionally sells Medicare products, and she serves as a trustee for a personal trust. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Jason Folsom is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Bettendorf, IA, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and with Principal Life Insurance Company since 2010. Outside of financial advising, he owns and operates several business ventures including a car wash and an RV rental business. 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.

Brandon Van Winkle is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Bettendorf, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance Company, Oregon State University, BackPorch Coffee, U.S. Bank, and Starbucks. He is also involved in the sales and service of fixed insurance products, including life, annuities, and health insurance. 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.

Robert Belman is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and previously worked at Principal Life Insurance Co. since 2005. His work includes fixed insurance, annuities, life, long-term care, and disability insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel overseas. 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.

Brea Baxter is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Bettendorf, IA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Principal, Baxter held roles at several companies including Townsquare Interactive and Orion Lending. 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.

Walter Nissen is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Davenport, IA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience and has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in health insurance brokerage and fixed insurance products, including fixed life insurance and long-term care insurance. 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 programs through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Anthony Stoll is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with United Planners Financial Services of America. His prior roles include positions at Securities America, OSAIC, and active service with the U.S. Army and Army Reserves, where he serves as a company commander. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and insurance services. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional investors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors. The firm operates an open-architecture platform utilizing multiple custodians and third-party money managers, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary asset management.

Brett Baxter is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He previously held roles at Principal Life Insurance Company and has experience working at Apple Inc. Baxter co-owns Baxter Investment Group LLC with his father. 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. The firm’s advisory offerings include direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

John Robinson II is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Principal Securities Inc and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2022. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at Green Chevrolet and Camping World. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in the sales and service of outside fixed insurance products. 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 U.S. military personnel abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions, with investment implementation typically carried out on a discretionary basis by third-party managers.

Gary Garrett is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Diversified Investors Securities Corp. and Diversified Investment Advisors for the past 20 years. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed portfolios, non-discretionary advice, and investment education through various programs that emphasize asset allocation, contribution guidance, and retirement planning. The firm uses proprietary software and investment models from Morningstar Investment Management and operates at scale with over 212,000 clients and 301 advisors.

Eric Howard is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Financial Group and its affiliated entities since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Howard serves on the boards of local youth sports organizations, including the Bettendorf Wrestling Club and a community softball and baseball group. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under several advisory and promoter arrangements.

David Waugh is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2013. Waugh serves on the board of the Quad Cities Amateur Tour, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for local charities. 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. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Sarah Kane is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Kestra Advisory, Mel Foster Insurance, and Princor Financial Services Corporation. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves employer-sponsored retirement plan participants and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm uses proprietary software and model portfolios developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management and operates with a large client base and significant non-discretionary assets.