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.

Kimberly Stoll is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with United Planners Financial Services of America as a Limited Partner and has held positions with several firms, including Securities America, Inc. and WealthPLAN Partners, LLC. In addition to financial advising, she is a licensed non-variable insurance agent and has provided tax preparation services through her own firm, Independent Investment Services, Inc. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base with advisory and brokerage services. The firm is notable for its limited-partnership ownership structure and the predominance of non-discretionary assets under management.

Terry Vanwinkle is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Bettendorf, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale and service of group health insurance. 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 offers financial planning and retirement consulting, with access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Paul Briles is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Bettendorf, Iowa. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Baxter Investment Group LLC. 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 consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Brady Baxter is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Bettendorf, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He formed Baxter Investment Group with his father and volunteers as a greenskeeper at a local golf course. His prior experience includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities Inc., and the University of Iowa. Principal Securities provides brokerage and advisory services to a diverse client base, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Glenn Hanzelin is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing fixed insurance products. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel abroad. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Mary Vandyke is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Bettendorf, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with various Principal entities since 2004, including Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Co. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental property in Ankeny, IA. 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 solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Michael Hillbloom is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Bettendorf, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling and servicing various types of insurance, 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, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Rian Waterman is a financial advisor at Farther with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Farther, he worked at United Capital Financial Advisors, Irongate International, and Wells Fargo Investments among other firms. He serves as a trustee for the Mary H Waterman Children’s Trust. Farther provides discretionary investment management and related advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform as well as in-person meetings. The firm’s investment approach utilizes Modern Portfolio Theory with proprietary model portfolios and algorithmic rebalancing, employing a range of securities and AI tools under internal controls.

David Laroque is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Davenport, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2010 and previously at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. from 2009 to 2010. In addition to his advisory role, Laroque serves as an agent for non-securities insurance products with Agia. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, leveraging centralized technology and model solutions.

Mitchell Corley is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Bankers Life and its affiliates since 2007, currently serving as a unit sales manager in life and health insurance. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and manage portfolios across various securities.

James Shrader is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert W. Baird & Co. since 1999 and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and landlord of a rental property in Chicago. The DDK Group, part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm manages approximately $394 billion in assets and provides a range of strategies including discretionary portfolio management, tax-management, and municipal advisory services.

Stephenson Gragg is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Bettendorf, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at City National Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. He is a passive owner of a family outdoor advertising business. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to clients’ risk profiles and incorporates a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jeffery Gunderson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Sunset Financial Services, Inc. Gunderson is involved in the sales and servicing of fixed annuities, fixed life insurance, long-term care insurance, and Medicare supplements. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and model-based portfolio management. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and diverse investment programs.

Harold Ryley is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Bettendorf, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Metlife Securities, Inc and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and he has operated Ryley Financial since 2005. In addition to his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, health, fixed annuities, and Medicare-related products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative, goal-based planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Katie Meloan is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Outside of financial advising, she has check writing authority for an audio visual rental business, Audio Visual Resource QC Inc. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs that combine in-house and third-party portfolio management and financial planning services.

Alec Fetterer is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2025, he worked at UPS for one year. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Transform Tutoring LLC, providing part-time ACT test tutoring. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrating in-house and third-party investment managers alongside a range of investment options.

Elizabeth Behrends is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Quad Cities, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2005. The DDK Group, where she works, is part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, advising a diverse client base including individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations. The team offers customized consulting and portfolio services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and management approaches tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.