Christian Voigtlander is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. He has been with Gibraltar Capital Management, Inc. since 2018, following earlier roles at Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and Rustic Cuff. Gibraltar Capital Management is a multi-team wealth management firm serving individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and pooled-investment clients. The firm employs an active, value-oriented, long-term investment approach with a focus on in-house fundamental research, tax efficiency, and limited portfolio turnover, while also providing integrated accounting, consulting, and private fund advisory services.

Matthew Onstot is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He is a wealth advisor at Wilon Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2007, and has held roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Securities America Advisors. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in several business ventures including farming through Whistling Ridge Farms, LLC, and manufacturing and distribution with KO Distributing d/b/a Burtek Dry Ice. Wilon Wealth Management provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a planning-driven, goal-focused approach, emphasizing diversified, passive, low-cost, and tax-efficient investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Megan Rosenstiel is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Gilbert & Cook, Inc. She has previously worked at Cerity Partners LLC, VSR Financial Services, Inc., and Ameriprise. Rosenstiel holds the Series 66 designation and is based in West Des Moines, IA. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment advisory, and portfolio management services. The firm employs a combination of active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes and conducts due diligence on private and alternative investments offered to clients.

Michael Leabo is a financial advisor at Private Wealth Asset Management with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Private Wealth Asset Management serves individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, philanthropic organizations, and retirement plans, offering investment advisory and wealth management services. The firm utilizes a combination of quantitative, fundamental, technical, and economic analysis to manage portfolios, often employing discretionary management and access to alternative investments.

Scott Barsness is a financial advisor with Five Talents Financial Management Group LLC in West Des Moines, IA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Barsness previously worked at Wells Fargo from 2011 to 2019 before joining Five Talents Financial Management Group and LPL Financial LLC in 2020. Five Talents Financial Management Group advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as profit-sharing and pension plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm manages approximately $210 million in discretionary assets for over 1,000 clients, offering wealth management, financial planning, and qualified retirement plan services through a combination of analytical techniques and both short- and long-term investment strategies.

Jerit Tripp is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Gilbert & Cook, Inc. He previously worked at Cerity Partners LLC, VSR Financial Services, Inc., Dewaay Capital Management, and Ameriprise. He serves as a board member for First Tee Central Iowa. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. provides financial planning, investment advisory, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of active and passive strategies tailored through household-level asset allocation and offers distinct due-diligence processes for private and alternative investments.

Steven Tallman is an advisor with Compass Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his financial advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Compass and LPL Financial, he worked at Chevron, Inc. for seven years and has experience in auditing and property management. Compass Financial Services provides investment advice and wealth-management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses an active, diversified approach with proprietary model portfolios and manages accounts on a discretionary basis, conducting regular reviews and rebalancing as needed.

Brett Halley is a financial advisor at Private Wealth Asset Management in West Des Moines, IA, holding CFA® and Series 66 designations with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC for 19 years before joining his current firm in 2021. Private Wealth Asset Management serves individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, philanthropic organizations, and retirement plans by offering investment advisory and wealth management services. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process emphasizing strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments and provides access to private placements and alternative investments.

Jennifer Scheck is a CFP® professional at Syverson Strege with seven years of experience at the firm and a total of ten years in the financial industry. Prior to joining Syverson Strege in 2019, she worked at Principal Financial and Stamatelos & Tolekson. Syverson Strege provides wealth management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, and estates, including high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, an automated ETF/mutual fund program, and utilizes an institutional automated platform with model portfolios, rebalancing, and optional tax-loss harvesting.

Kellie Masters is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Wealth Advisors of Iowa, LLC since 2007. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed agent selling fixed insurance products including long-term care, disability income, and life insurance. Wealth Advisors of Iowa provides portfolio management, financial planning, and qualified retirement plan services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, banks, and business entities. The firm employs a fiduciary investment process using various analytical methods and offers services such as discretionary account management, participant-level retirement plan advice, and a wrap-fee program.

Brian Hood is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience in financial advisory. He has been with Legacy Financial Group since 2002 and previously worked at Brokers International Financial Services and Broker Dealer Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as head coach for Central Iowa Scholastic Shooters, a nonprofit supporting junior shooters, and is a member and owner at Quad B Flying, where he flies airplanes. Legacy Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and retirement plans with financial planning, investment management, and consulting services. The firm uses an active, diversified investment approach focused on long-term purchases, supplemented by analysis and tailored investment policy statements.

Loren Merkle is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Merkle Retirement Planning. He has worked with Elite Retirement Planning, LLC and Global Financial Private Capital. Merkle is the owner of MRP Holdings, Inc., which includes several related businesses such as a tax preparation firm and an insurance agency. Merkle Retirement Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, retirement-plan sponsors, trusts, and other entities. The firm emphasizes individualized planning, discretionary asset management through model portfolios and direct security management, and offers client education through workshops, newsletters, and media appearances.

Brandon Grimm is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Gilbert & Cook, Inc., where he has worked for a combined 15 years, and previously worked at VSR Financial Services, Inc. Grimm is a passive investor in Artisan Foundry, LLC and Summit SI Holdings LLC. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans with financial planning, investment advisory, and wealth management services. The firm employs a combination of active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes and provides distinct due diligence for private and alternative investments.

Connor Peck is a financial advisor at Wilon Wealth Management with five years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Wilon Wealth Management, Peck worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling and Securities America Advisors. He has also been involved in entrepreneurial ventures related to golf, including CP Golf Group, LLC. Wilon Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, typically requiring about $250,000 in investable assets. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management services focused on planning-driven, diversified asset allocation aligned with clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon, emphasizing tax efficiency and low fees.

Haley Danforth is a financial advisor at Merkle Retirement Planning with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Elite Retirement Planning since 2018. Outside of advising, Danforth serves as Chair of the West Des Moines Chamber's Young Professionals Program and is the Alumni Chair for the West Des Moines Leadership Academy advisory council. Merkle Retirement Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement-plan sponsors, trusts, and other entities. The firm emphasizes individualized planning and offers discretionary asset management through model portfolios and direct security management, with operational implementation delegated to a sub-advisor.

Colby Dotzler is a financial advisor with Midwest Heritage Financial Advisors in West Des Moines, IA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the industry for one year. Prior to joining the firm, he held positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Patterson Dental Logistics. Midwest Heritage Financial Advisors is the investment advisory division of Midwest Heritage Bank, FSB, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The five-advisor team manages about $398.7 million across approximately 334 client relationships using a “total portfolio” approach that emphasizes active, diversified allocation across asset classes and strategies to address volatility and seek consistent returns.

Jarrett Sheets is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Gilbert & Cook, Inc., where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Cerity Partners, Brokers International Financial Services, and Lone Wolf Financial, LLC. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment advisory, and private wealth services. The firm provides individualized advice with a focus on household-level asset allocation, using a combination of active and passive investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Cameron Pietzsch is a CFP® professional with four years of experience at Syverson Strege and prior roles spanning financial services and other industries. He has worked at Athene, Willis Auto, Equifax, and held various positions connected to the University of Iowa. Syverson Strege is a multidisciplinary wealth management firm serving individuals, families, trusts, and estates, including high-net-worth clients. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using an institutional automated platform, with a fee-based fiduciary approach.

Melissa Gray is a financial advisor at Merkle Retirement Planning with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Elite Retirement Planning since 2019, following a tenure at VOYA Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2018. Merkle Retirement Planning serves individuals, retirement-plan sponsors, trusts, and other entities, offering tailored financial planning, discretionary asset management, and retirement-plan consulting under ERISA standards. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach combined with direct security management and provides client education through workshops, webinars, and media appearances.

Caleb Pearson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Compass Financial Services since 2012 alongside his roles at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Brokers Clearing House, providing non-variable insurance services. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm supports its advisors with an in-house research team and a variety of investment and service options tailored to client needs.