Alan Ryerson is a financial advisor with Gilbert & Cook, Inc. in West Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 65 designation and totaling seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Gilbert & Cook since 2018 and previously spent time at Cerity Partners LLC and BCC Advisers. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans by providing financial planning, investment advisory, and private wealth services. The firm uses a combination of active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes and conducts due diligence on private and alternative investments.

Christopher Cook is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cerity Partners LLC and was previously with Gilbert & Cook, Inc. for ten years, among other firms. Cook serves on the board and investment committee of Youth Homes of Mid-America, a philanthropic organization supporting children in need. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. provides financial planning, investment advisory, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of active and passive investment strategies and conducts due diligence on private and alternative investments offered to clients.

Jeremy Lyons is a financial advisor at Merkle Retirement Planning with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including J. Lyons Capital, LLC, IFP Securities, LLC, Independent Financial Partners, Advantage Investment Management LLC, and LPL Financial LLC. Merkle Retirement Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, retirement-plan sponsors, and trusts. The firm emphasizes individualized planning and offers discretionary asset management through model portfolios and direct security management, with operational implementation delegated to a sub-advisor.

Madison Vestweber is a financial advisor at Private Wealth Asset Management with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Private Wealth Asset Management, Madison worked at The 20 MSP and has a background that includes academic roles at the University of Iowa and John F. Kennedy High School. Private Wealth Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, trusts, and nonprofit organizations, managing approximately $1.85 billion in discretionary assets. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach supported by quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis, and offers specialized services such as oil and gas holdings management and business transition planning.

Brian Newton is a financial advisor at Wealth Advisors of Iowa, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wealth Advisors of Iowa since 2016 and is also affiliated with McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith, PC, where he has worked since 2001. Wealth Advisors of Iowa serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, banks, and business entities by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and qualified retirement plan services. The firm employs a fiduciary investment approach using various analytical methods and offers services such as ongoing account monitoring, participant education, and a wrap-fee program.

Lance Gunkel is a CFP® and CFA® with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Syverson Strege & Company since 2003. 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, utilizes an institutional automated platform for model portfolios, and incorporates third-party managers following due diligence.

Casey Malloy is a financial planner at Midwest Heritage Financial Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to rejoining Midwest Heritage Financial Advisors, Malloy worked at Primerica Advisors and Securities America, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a family business venture helping his children learn business skills through a recurring lemonade stand. Midwest Heritage Financial Advisors is the investment advisory division of Midwest Heritage Bank, FSB, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $398.7 million for around 334 clients using a “total portfolio” approach that emphasizes diversification, active management, and a fiduciary standard.

Thomas Mc Bride III is a CFP® with 46 years of industry experience. He is currently with Legacy Financial Group and has previously worked with United Planners Financial Services and RDA Financial Network. He is also associated with Monetary Strategies in Des Moines, IA. Legacy Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and retirement plans with investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and financial education services. The firm employs an active, diversified portfolio management approach tailored to individual objectives through written investment policy statements.

Drake Ellgren is a financial advisor at Wilon Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at Iowa State University, Strahan Construction, HyVee, and in education. Wilon Wealth Management provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach is planning-driven and goal-focused, emphasizing diversified, passive, low-cost, and tax-efficient strategies tailored to client objectives.

Gregory Bendinger is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Five Talents Financial Management Group LLC in West Des Moines, IA. He has been with Five Talents since 2020 and has also worked with LPL Financial LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Staff Sergeant in the Iowa Air National Guard. Five Talents Financial Management Group advises individuals, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $210 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a mix of analytical techniques and both short- and long-term strategies, delivering advice through a Wealth Management Program that includes investor profiling and limited discretionary trading authority.

Matthew Springer is a financial advisor at Wealth Advisors of Iowa, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Outside of advising, he has experience as an agent selling fixed insurance products, including long-term care, disability, and life insurance. Wealth Advisors of Iowa provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, banks, and business entities. The firm employs a fiduciary investment process using various analytical methods and offers discretionary account management, participant-level retirement advice, and a wrap-fee program.

Wayne Johnson is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Syverson Strege & Company since 2007. Syverson Strege provides wealth management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, and estates, including high-net-worth clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options, utilizes an institutional automated platform for model portfolios, and employs a multidisciplinary advisory team.

Katharine Bertness is a financial advisor at Merkle Retirement Planning with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Mercer from 2018 to 2021 and has experience outside finance at Pagliai's Pizza. Merkle Retirement Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, retirement-plan sponsors, trusts, and other entities. The firm emphasizes individualized planning through model portfolios, tactical and strategic asset allocation, and direct-indexing, while offering educational workshops and maintaining a media presence.

Michael Brinker is a financial advisor with Wealth Advisors of Iowa, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Wealth Advisors of Iowa since 2012 and is also a partner at the CPA firm McGowen Hurst Clark & Smith, where he has worked since 1992. Outside of his advisory roles, Brinker serves as a board member of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute and is a member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Audit Committee at VisionBank Iowa. 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 utilizing fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, offering a range of strategies from long-term investing to short sales and options.

Alisha Mullin is a financial advisor at Merkle Retirement Planning with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Elite Retirement Planning and Principal Securities. Merkle Retirement Planning offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, focusing on asset allocation and model-driven portfolio management. The firm implements strategies through both internally developed and third-party model portfolios, providing tailored financial planning, portfolio management, educational workshops, and periodic performance reporting.

Jessica Swaim is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at firms including Cerity Partners LLC, Gilbert & Cook, Inc., Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. She has been with Gilbert & Cook, Inc. for six years and is based in West Des Moines, IA. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment advisory, and wealth management services. The firm uses a household-level asset allocation approach, combining active and passive strategies across various asset classes, and conducts due diligence on private and alternative investments offered to clients.

Nicholas Capobianco is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wealth Advisors of Iowa, LLC since 2019. He previously worked at LPL Financial and VisionPoint Advisory Group for six years each. Outside of his advisory role, he is licensed to sell fixed insurance products, including long-term care, disability, and life insurance. Wealth Advisors of Iowa is an SEC-registered advisory firm with approximately $539 million in discretionary assets, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit sharing plans, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and qualified retirement plan services using a variety of analytic approaches and strategies, including long- and short-term trading, options, and short sales.

Nathan Beck is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Wealth Advisors of Iowa, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. He has four years of industry experience and also maintains an ongoing role with MHCS PC. 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.

Nicholas Hemsted is a financial advisor at Legacy Financial Group with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Bankers Trust for five years. Nicholas is also a licensed life and health insurance agent in Iowa, appointed with multiple carriers to provide insurance and fixed annuity products. Legacy Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and retirement plans through discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and divorce-related financial consulting. The firm employs an active, diversified investment approach and develops written investment policy statements tailored to individual objectives.

Hayden Zeidler is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Gilbert & Cook, Inc. He has been in the financial services industry since 2014, with prior experience at Miles Capital, Inc., PMA Financial Network LLC, and Cerity Partners LLC. Zeidler works as part of an 18-advisor team based in West Des Moines, IA. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. provides financial planning, investment advisory, and portfolio management services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of active and passive strategies across various asset classes and performs separate due diligence and disclosures for private and alternative investment opportunities.