Benjamin Rasmussen is a financial advisor at Van Diest Capital with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Before joining Van Diest Capital in 2025, he worked at Dawson & Bertran Investment Advisors for three years. Outside of his advisory role, Rasmussen serves as a coach at Webster City Schools. Van Diest Capital provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and fiduciary investment advice to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm incorporates Socially Responsible Investing options and uses a process combining modern portfolio theory with fundamental, cyclical, and quantitative analysis.

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.

Herbert Modglin is a financial advisor with Five Talents Financial Management Group LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Five Talents since 2020 and has prior experience at LPL Financial and VisionPoint Advisory Group. Modglin is also licensed as an insurance agent, soliciting life and term insurance. 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 and employs a Wealth Management Program that combines various analytical techniques and both short- and long-term strategies, serving a high client load with standardized processes and offering retirement plan education and support.

Wendy Moran is a financial advisor with Wealth Advisors of Iowa, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. She is also a shareholder of MHCS, P.C., a CPA firm in West Des Moines, where she oversees assurance services, quality control, and risk management. Moran has been affiliated with Wealth Advisors of Iowa since 2002 and with MHCS since 2015. 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 a combination of analytical methods and offers discretionary account management, participant-level retirement plan advice, and a wrap-fee program.

Chawn Honkomp is a financial advisor at Merkle Retirement Planning with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Princor Financial Services Corporation and United Planners Financial Services of America. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an independent insurance agency focused on non-variable insurance products. Merkle Retirement Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, retirement-plan sponsors, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning, discretionary asset management through model portfolios and direct security management, and retirement-plan consulting under ERISA standards.

Tyler Dawson is a financial advisor at Van Diest Capital with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at firms including Transamerica Financial Advisors and Signator Investors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an elder and board member at Missionary Alliance Church, where he is involved in teaching and public speaking. Van Diest Capital provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and fiduciary investment advice to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm incorporates Socially Responsible Investing options and uses a comprehensive investment process drawing from modern portfolio theory and various analytical approaches.

Michael Mcclimon is a financial advisor at FMSA with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at GWN Securities Inc. Mcclimon also owns and operates a tax services business that prepares tax returns and assists with FAFSA applications for college students. FMSA is a privately owned registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate pension plans, municipalities, and trusts. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning using a fundamental, research-driven investment approach.

Bryce Littler is a financial advisor at Van Diest Capital in Polk City, IA, with four years of industry experience and a Series 65 designation. His prior roles include positions at WealthCharter Retirement Planning, Principal, and HK Solutions Group. In addition to his advisory work, he runs a tax and accounting practice through VDC Accounting, LLC. Van Diest Capital provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including Socially Responsible Investing, and integrates accounting services through its affiliated tax practice.

Jonathan Pearson is a financial advisor with Wealth Advisors of Iowa, LLC, holding a Series 66 license and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and VisionPoint Advisory Group. Outside of advisory services, he is licensed to sell fixed insurance products including long-term care, disability, 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 approach using a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, and offers services such as wrap-fee programs and participant-level retirement plan advice.

Tamara Smith is a financial advisor with Legacy Financial Group in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Peterson Financial Group, Inc. and Principal Financial Services. She is also involved in direct insurance sales focused on life and fixed insurance products. Legacy Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and retirement plans with investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and divorce-related financial consulting. The firm employs an active, diversified investment approach tailored through written policy statements and offers financial education services to employers and classrooms.

Ryan Simpson is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Syverson Strege. He previously worked for nine years at Simpson Design Group before joining Syverson Strege, where he has been part of the team for five years. 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, automated ETF/mutual fund programs, and utilizes an institutional automated platform with tax-loss harvesting and due diligence on outside managers.

Jessica Hoffman is a financial advisor at Wealthcare Capital Partners, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., LPL Financial LLC, and Arkadios Capital. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a dental hygienist at Waukee Dental. Wealthcare Capital Partners LLC provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a goals-based investment process using a patented web-based planning platform combined with evidence-based manager selection and behavioral-economics tools to align strategies with client preferences.

Nicholas Waller is a CFP® professional at Wealth Advisors of Iowa, LLC with one year of experience at the firm and a prior five-year tenure at Gilbert and Cook. He has also worked at US Health Advisors and The Harvester Club. Wealth Advisors of Iowa is an SEC-registered advisory firm with ten advisors managing approximately $539 million in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit sharing plans, trusts, and corporate entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and qualified retirement plan services.

Tim Roemmich is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Syverson Strege & Company since 2004. Syverson Strege provides wealth management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, and estates, including high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using an institutional automated platform, along with quarterly reporting, rebalancing, and annual investment reviews for larger accounts.

Jason Gunkel is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Syverson Strege since 2008, working as part of their team in West Des Moines, IA. Syverson Strege offers wealth management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, and estates, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs an institutional automated platform for portfolio management, provides discretionary and non-discretionary services, and uses a multidisciplinary advisory team with multiple CFP and CFA credentials.

Anthony Gensler is a financial advisor with Legacy Financial Group in Des Moines, IA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Legacy, he worked at Brokers International Financial Services and Ameriprise. Outside of finance, Gensler works as a driver for a food delivery service. Legacy Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and retirement plans with investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and divorce-related financial consulting. The firm uses an active, diversified investment approach and develops written investment policy statements tailored to individual objectives.

Scott Nelson is a financial advisor at Legacy Financial Group with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Legacy Financial Group since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he also provides life insurance and fixed annuity product sales as an agent. Legacy Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and retirement plans with investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and divorce-related financial consulting. The firm uses an active, diversified approach with tailored written investment policy statements and emphasizes long-term purchases supported by fundamental and technical analysis.