Jessica Bales is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked in various roles including at Waukee Dental and Dentistry at Somerset before joining Charles Schwab. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of wrap fee advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services. The firm’s client relationship model includes both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Lucas Sibley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Altoona, Iowa, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a member in several local rental property ventures. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Caleb Reiman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in West Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, he worked at Northwestern Mutual for one year and was a student from 2010 to 2024. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm utilizes a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations.

Sara Vinson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill, Cetera Advisor Networks, Voya Financial Advisors, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing clients with data-driven asset allocation and planning analyses.

Jeffrey Townsend is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Thrivent Investment Management and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s Institutional Consulting Services program delivers customized, non-discretionary advice primarily through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Brian Herbel is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2000. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member and organizer of a real estate venture called Spirit Of Truth in Ankeny, IA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving millions of individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Laura Nilius is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC and the Foster Group before joining LPL Financial in 2022. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Lucas Borseth is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles within Thrivent since 2024 and prior experience at Target and American Eagle Outfitters. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning on a range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Peter Hill is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors. Hill serves as a committee member for the MDRT Foundation and its Main Platform/Special Sessions Committee. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple portfolio management solutions through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Jenna Leaven Miller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Cetera Advisor Networks and Worsfold Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Jennifer Boldt is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Guardian Life Insurance Company of America for 15 years before joining Mass Mutual in 2024. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as secretary on the advisory board of a construction software company and is licensed as an insurance broker focusing on life and disability insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of planning programs, including a recent standalone Divorce Planning service, and uses firm-approved software tools to deliver written recommendations tailored to clients' goals.

Andrew Blize is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including MassMutual Life Insurance Company, MML Investor Services, Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Princor Financial Services Corporation, and Principal Life Insurance Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a wide range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing various investment models and technology tools.

Keith Piscitello is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary for the Mid Iowa Estate and Financial Planning Council and is a board member of the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter Professional Advisory Board. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options and proprietary model strategies, with investment implementation tailored to client objectives across multiple custody platforms.

Jesse Burr is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Bank SSB, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a rental property business and owns agricultural land used for land rental or crop share. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering brokerage, advisory, custody, and managed-account services through its integrated wealth programs. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary portfolios managed by affiliates, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal due diligence process for alternative investments.

James Wilterdink is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms including Wells Fargo Clearing, Charles Schwab, Edward Jones, and Principal Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of X Factor Labs LLC, a vitamin and supplement business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with investment strategies implemented through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Austin Bachman is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Casey's General Store and Kum & Go. Outside of his work at Cetera, he also provides financial advisory services through Guide Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and third-party managers to accommodate diverse client needs.

Allison Ver Steegt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ankeny, IA, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with nine years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at doTERRA and Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of advisors and offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Dawn Stephens Collins is a CFP® professional with over 10 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with Edward Jones in Des Moines, IA since 2015. Collins serves on the volunteer Board of Directors for the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault, contributing to leadership and strategic planning for the organization. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Stacey Koeppen is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. She serves as a board member for Community Champions in Ankeny, IA, helping to connect charitable needs with local nonprofits. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its extensive advisor and branch network as well as its affiliated capabilities beyond traditional advisory services.

Griffin Hatten is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise in Norwalk, Iowa. He has been with Ameriprise since 2013, including its prior affiliated entity Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Hatten umpires college baseball games for NCAA and NAIA and is involved in high school baseball as both an umpire and assistant coach. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored retirement income planning advice based on proprietary investment research and algorithmic tools.