Michael Shields is a CFP® professional affiliated with Edward Jones in Urbandale, IA, with 14 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns That'll Work LLC, a video production company focused on social media content, and holds a shareholder interest in Goald Ltd, a phone app promoting challenge and trick shot activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large national network of financial advisors and offers a variety of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

David Nichols is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 11 years with FSC Securities Corporation and an ongoing affiliation with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1987. Nichols is also president of DJ Nichols Insurance Inc., a fixed annuities business structured as an S Corporation. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs tools such as asset-allocation models and risk-tolerance questionnaires to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Ashley Shafer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Shafer serves on the Finance Committee of the Mid Iowa Health Foundation in Des Moines, Iowa. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning and serves clients through tailored strategies developed by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Grant Heddinger is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at OSAIC since 2018. He has previously worked at Signator Investors Inc and Ameritas Investment Corp. Heddinger holds roles at Central Financial Group involving sales and marketing of fixed annuities, insurance, and securities, and is a board member of the NAIFA Central Iowa Chapter. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party managers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts through multiple advisory platforms.

James Spooner is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in West Des Moines, Iowa, holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1989. Outside of advisory work, he owns an agricultural and livestock farm investment business and serves on the Board of Directors for Citizens First National Bank. He also holds the position of President for the Des Moines Area Community College Foundation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides customized financial planning and portfolio management supported by proprietary research and a wide platform of capital markets and banking services.

Luke De Venney is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Clive, Iowa. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience in previous roles at Cintas Corporation, AssuredPartners, Cetera Financial Group, and Holmes Murphy & Associates. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Isabelle Kling is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in West Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she has held part-time positions in the food service industry, including as a barista at Caribou Coffee and a server at Bar Nico. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Michael Franke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Waukee, IA, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he is co-owner of B and E Farms LLC, a farming business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach and provides a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Kurt Belger is a CFP® and CFA® with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Roger Ruden is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2008 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. His outside business activities include various outside insurance brokerage. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm uses a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory models and offers ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

David Tanner is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Gradient Securities, Heartland Retirement Group, PFS Investments, and Primerica Financial Services. Tanner serves on the board of directors for the Indianola Noon Lions Club. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with portfolio construction tools, third-party money manager access, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Savannah Halva is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked in various roles including at The Cafe and Iowa State University. Outside of her advisory work, she is employed as a Support Advisor on the Sales & Advice Team at Integrity Point LLC. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendation reports delivered in partnership with its financial advisors.

Ryan Dezwarte is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Johnston, Iowa. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience, all of which have been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance and farming activities. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by technology and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Todd Edwards is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC for one year. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in West Des Moines, IA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Kristy Barzen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, Barzen is involved in local business networking through the West Side Chamber of Commerce and co-owns several business entities related to managing her financial planning practice. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Aisha Rehberg Booth is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in West Des Moines, IA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, FBL Financial Group, and Cardinal Intellectual Property. She serves as a board member at Amity Compass. 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 a range of services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple custody and platform arrangements and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Kristen De Joseph is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Des Moines, IA, holding a CFP® certification and Series 66 license, with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including access to separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds.

Christian Rogers is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Des Moines, IA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Maverik Convenience Stores for 12 years. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

David Bondura is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Community State Bank and Bank of the West. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Kevin Hook is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2022. Outside of finance, he has spent six years involved with Greater Iowa Youth For Christ. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial planning topics. The firm offers planning services separate from portfolio management and allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”