Andrew Kral is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works with a diverse group of clients, including professionals, business owners, retirees, and families, helping them develop personalized financial approaches to pursue their goals. He focuses on building clarity and confidence around clients' financial lives, both current and future, by understanding their circumstances, priorities, and vision. Andrew holds a High School Diploma from Don Bosco High School and attended Iowa State University without obtaining a degree. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is affiliated with professional organizations such as the College for Financial Planning and the National Association of Plan Advisors. Outside of his professional work, Andrew is involved with community organizations including Habitat For Humanity and Scouting America. His personal interests include baseball, camping, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, music, running, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Tam Le is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ankeny, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, Tam worked for Wells Fargo Clearing from 2014 to 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Crystal Edwards is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2017, with prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she is a co-owner of Southlawn Catering Company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including 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 that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

Amy Wright is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked with several firms including Avantax and LSB Wealth Management. Wright owns Wright Financial Solutions, her financial services business through Avantax, where she provides client meetings, account reviews, and retirement planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and planning services, supporting a range of investment approaches and program structures.

Derrick Hannah is a financial advisor at Stifel with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Shea Thilges is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Ames, IA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he has experience working at First National Bank, Edward Jones, and Main Street Specialties, as well as roles connected to Iowa State University and local schools. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment tools and research capabilities.

Jakeb Bakken is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2020. His prior work includes roles at Nationwide Insurance and the City of North Liberty. He also serves in the Iowa Army National Guard, where he has been a member since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over $1 trillion in assets under management, serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Hustedt is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1990 and at Pruco Securities, LLC from 1990 to 2024. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with health insurance brokerage through multiple entities offering group and individual health insurance products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and it offers financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Emmi Miller is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of her advisory work, Miller serves as Secretary for the Nevada Iowa Rotary and is an enrolled agent involved in tax preparation and bookkeeping through Skinner & Associates, Inc. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of clients including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services using asset-allocation tools and efficient-frontier analysis to construct portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Brooke Martin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ankeny, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Wealthcare Advisory Partners, CUNA Brokerage Services, CUNA Mutual Group, INVEST Financial Corporation, and Deere Employees Credit Union. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Curtis Brooks is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ankeny, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bankers Life Securities, ProEquities, and Bankers Life & Casualty. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017. 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 and offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Melanie Vespestad is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo and Stella & Dot. Outside of finance, she operated a photography business for seven years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Daniel Divine is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2009 and holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Bailli (president) of the local chapter of La Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, an international gastronomic society focused on promoting the culinary arts. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Maggie Anthony is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ames, IA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a screen printing business with her husband. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

James Odson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC since 1995. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable health insurance and group benefits through separate business activities in Iowa. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Kevin James is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and holds additional roles at First State Bank, where he serves as Vice President of Agricultural Lending. Outside of his advisory work, he is active as a high school athletics referee and serves as the treasurer of the Kiwanis Club of Brooklyn. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party model strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Nicholas Stanley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Nielsen Financial Management, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Schnurr & Company, LLP. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of TrustPoint, LLP, a tax preparation business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Justin Bjerke is a CFP® and ChFC® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2011. He is based in Ankeny, IA. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over 23,700 advisors serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Erik Nilius is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at LPL Financial and United Bank & Trust NA, in addition to multiple periods at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad range of financial needs. The firm offers a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mitchel Peterson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Stifel with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2009. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary analyses and forward-looking capital market assumptions developed by its Investment Strategy Group.