Griffin Hatten is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Norwalk, IA, with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Hatten is involved in umpiring college and high school baseball, and he also serves as a high school baseball assistant coach. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain eligibility 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 its approach and emphasizes managed accounts and algorithmic automation in delivering retirement advice.

Christopher Pedersen is a CFP® with 15 years of experience currently with Wells Fargo Advisors in West Des Moines, IA. He has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2010. Pedersen also owns and operates Pedersen Wealth Management, an independent financial practice based in Waukee, IA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net worth criteria, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Lori Baldwin is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Altoona, Iowa, where she has worked since 2011. She has 14 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in agriculture as the owner of a farmland operation and acts as a bookkeeper for a transportation business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Brooks Kehoe is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at RSM US LLP for six years and PwC for one year. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, utilizing proprietary research, planning tools, and simulation models to develop tailored recommendations.

Nicholas Lensing is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held roles at Principal Securities, Inc., Principal Life Insurance Company, Easter Seals Iowa, and Iowa State University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Meredith Herr is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in West Des Moines, IA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she supports THE FISH20 GROUP, LLC by handling administrative tasks and trade execution. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, utilizing a collaborative, non-discretionary approach supported by internal research and third-party data.

Letitia Anderson is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Broker Dealer Financial Services Corp. for 19 years. Anderson serves on the boards of the Fort Dodge Daybreak Rotary and the Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa and acts as treasurer for the Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing a variety of investment platforms and strategies tailored to client objectives.

Jeffrey Olson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Johnston, Iowa, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. 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 analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs, focusing on comprehensive planning without discretionary trading authority.

Curtis Malone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and concurrently with CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. and CUNA Mutual Group since 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with access to model portfolios and research.

Kolby Moore is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Indianola, IA, with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked with Primerica, Triplett Lawn Care LLC, Lake Erie Crushers, and Home Improvers Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Sara Crandall is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Citigroup and BMO Asset Management, among other firms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process that uses firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to support client financial plans.

Aaron Hard is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2020, following four years at TIAA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member of the Finance Committee at Ames First United Methodist Church. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily comprised of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and brokerage services.

James Rose is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ankeny, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Nationwide, uBreakIfix, and Cellular Only. 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 notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

John Hatlevig is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and having nine years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its related entities since 2016 and previously worked at DocClarity from 2005 to 2017. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based financial planning across various topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Stephen Mcgoldrick is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 31 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches kickboxing and resistance training. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios managed on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Benjamin Warrick is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He currently serves as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021, following prior roles at WDF LLC, Financial Service Professionals, Des Moines Public Schools, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Warrick is the owner of WDF LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC‑registered investment adviser and broker‑dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory services, utilizing various investment programs and research resources.

Brent Moore is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank since 2013 and began his advisory role in 2026. He is based in West Des Moines, IA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Noah Holthaus is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Windsor Heights, IA, with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously owned an automotive detailing business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Julia Peoples is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She has held prior roles at Avantax Investment Services, Inc., Riverview Financial Group P.C., and TJ Maxx. Peoples holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Wynn Walters is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2006. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in proofreading and court reporting activities for multiple reporting firms. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to a range of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven advice tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.