Blake Illg is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Ames, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2026, he worked at Edward Jones and Fidelity Investments. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jeffrey Gatchel is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Ames, Iowa, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006 and also worked with Axa Advisors, LLC from 2006 to 2020. His other business activities include various outside insurance ventures. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through multiple third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing external asset managers and offering both advisory and brokerage services.

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.

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.

Karla Przybyszewski is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and totaling five years of industry experience. Her career has been with Edward Jones since 2010. 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 through a broad network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Karla Sexton is a financial advisor at Stifel with 24 years of industry experience. She has held her position at Stifel since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Beth Williams is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a finance council member at St. Rose of Lime/Sacred Heart Church in Denison, Iowa. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Alyson Price is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Boone, IA, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Edward Jones since 2021 and has a background that includes five years of experience in the salon industry and a brief role in child care. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Eric Bryan is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at CustomOne CFO and Controllers from 2010 to 2017 and Accu-Mold LLC in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor and handles bookkeeping for Bryan Bros Homes, a real estate business based in Ankeny, IA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Heidi Smith is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Guaranteed Rate and Regions Bank and has volunteered as a writer for the nonprofit Thrive Ministry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors.

Hunter Vanderwaal is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Principal Securities Inc, Principal Life Insurance Company, and First Heartland Financial Group. Outside of finance, he works as a laborer for local lawn care businesses in Indianola, Iowa. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies and operates with a large network of over 14,000 financial advisors.

Brandt Hockman is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in home mortgage at Wells Fargo from 2015 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a comprehensive range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Wayne Christ is a financial advisor at Cetera with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and has worked previously at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc for over two decades. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with the Iowa State University Delta Chi Alumni Board of Trustees, advising college students. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform that offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services. The firm supports diverse investment approaches ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies, with oversight across multiple program structures and custodians.

Ryan Carson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining LPL Enterprise, his background includes various roles in the food and beverage sector and employment at Iowa State University. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through an integrated platform.

Brent Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Ames, IA, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First National Bank, Rosens' Inc., Iowa State University, Des Moines Area Community College, and Marshalltown High School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Christopher Stockstrom is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 17 years of industry experience, including roles at Principal Securities and Cetera Advisors. He is based in Polk City, Iowa. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Kerrie Knudsen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Huxley, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked for four years at RE/MAX Real Estate Center and has teaching experience at the North Polk and Ankeny Community School Districts. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in managing rental property with her spouse. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Richard Smith is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 30 years of industry experience. Before joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked for Woodbury Financial Services for 17 years. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Richard Smith Agency, which sells traditional life and health insurance products. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services using firm-provided asset allocation tools and offers access to various third-party money managers and managed account solutions.

Dana Kiene is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, Kiene worked for Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers for 20 years. Outside of financial services, Kiene has been involved with Peterson Funeral Services, Inc. in a non-investment related role. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and technology, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Summer Diaz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including her current role since 2020. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as President of Austrian Wealth Systems and is involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and automated processes overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee.