Austin Bachman is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Casey's General Store and Kum & Go. Outside of his work at Cetera, he also provides financial advisory services through Guide Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and third-party managers to accommodate diverse client needs.

Lindsey Hall is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms within the Cetera network since 2010 and has also been involved with Winestyles and Voya Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches yoga and fitness classes as a group fitness coach. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services and operates a multi-manager platform with various program options, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Dawn Stephens Collins is a CFP® professional with over 10 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with Edward Jones in Des Moines, IA since 2015. Collins serves on the volunteer Board of Directors for the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault, contributing to leadership and strategic planning for the organization. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Scott Franklin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 63 designation and having 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of services supported by structured planning tools and a disciplined investment process.

Kory Borcherding is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple Cetera entities since 2013 and previously with Summit Brokerage Services, Girard Securities, VSR Financial Services, and Investors Capital Corp. Kory is based in West Des Moines, IA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting various program structures and investment strategies.

Griffin Hatten is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise in Norwalk, Iowa. He has been with Ameriprise since 2013, including its prior affiliated entity Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Hatten umpires college baseball games for NCAA and NAIA and is involved in high school baseball as both an umpire and assistant coach. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored retirement income planning advice based on proprietary investment research and algorithmic tools.

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.

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 at Thrivent Investment Management with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its investment management division since 2002. Olson holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 planning that covers a broad range of topics, with the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Curtis Malone is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2022, following a decade at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. and CUNA Mutual Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

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 is currently an advisor at LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to this, he held roles at Wdf LLC, Financial Service Professionals, and Waddell & Reed, INC., among others. Warrick also worked for Des Moines Public Schools for seven years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a network of over 22,800 investment adviser representatives.

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.