I'm Mike Dunlop, a CFP® in Cedar Falls, Iowa. I run Ignite Financial with Casey Redmond, CFP®. We're fee-only and flat-fee. You pay a set number, and that's it — no commissions, no percentage of your nest egg, nothing to sell you. I built the firm this way because I got tired of watching good people pay for advice that had a sales pitch buried in it. If your portfolio doubles, our work doesn't double, so our fee shouldn't either. Most of the people we work with are about five years out from retirement or already there. A lot of them are Iowa public employees trying to make sense of IPERS — when the Rule of 88 actually hits, which payout option to take, what the taxes do to it. We spend a lot of time on Social Security timing and Roth conversions too, because a big pre-tax account is kind of a ticking time bomb once RMDs show up. We have to pay our share, but we don't have to leave Uncle Sam a tip. I was trained as an accountant, so my numbers run conservative. Both Casey and I have the heart of a teacher — if you don't understand what we're doing, you won't trust it, and you shouldn't. Air Force veteran, four kids, an acreage in New Hartford with chickens and too many tomato plants. Ignite Financial is a state-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including institutional and individual investors. The firm employs a primarily passive, index-fund investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, along with additional analytical methods and the capability to recommend outside managers.

Axel Hoogland is a financial advisor at Highland Wealth Management in Cedar Falls, IA, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked as an engineer for John Deere since 2018. Highland Wealth Management offers fee-only, project-based, and hourly financial planning services, emphasizing strategic asset allocation with passively managed funds. The firm operates without discretionary trading authority or custody of client assets, focusing on written recommendations and client-controlled implementation.

David Becker is a financial advisor at Keystone Wealth Management in Waterloo, Iowa, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. from 2019 to 2023. In addition to his advisory role, Becker is licensed to sell fixed insurance products, including life insurance, annuities, and long-term care. Keystone Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as small-business retirement plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes tailored investment strategies with mutual funds and fundamental analysis, provides ongoing account monitoring and reporting, and manages a high client load through aggregation and model-based reviews.

Daniel Fencl is a financial advisor with Fencl Advisory Services, LLC in Cedar Falls, IA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with ICM Financial Services, Inc. and Dominion Investor Services, Inc. for multiple decades and currently serves as CEO of ICM Financial Services, Inc. Fencl Advisory Services is a state-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, corporations, and other professional clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning with a planning-driven, long-term buy-and-hold investment approach tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance.

Spencer Johnson is a financial advisor with Fencl Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Fencl Advisory Services and ICM Financial Services since 2016 and was previously associated with Dominion Investor Services, Inc. Johnson is also the owner and president of ICM Financial Services, which provides administrative support and insurance services to clients. Fencl Advisory Services offers investment advisory, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm emphasizes a goal-focused, planning-oriented approach with bespoke portfolio construction and ongoing client education based on long-term buy-and-hold strategies and tailored asset allocation.

Howard Dobson Jr. is a CFP® professional with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with American Financial Management, Ltd. since 1983 and previously worked at several related firms including American Financial Securities, Inc. and Investors Professional Services Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Dobson is an author and speaker, managing book sales and speaking engagements through a related entity. He is also a member of the Million Dollar Round Table, volunteering on various committees and its charitable foundation. American Financial Management, Ltd. serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate entities by providing discretionary asset allocation, portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm employs a modern-portfolio approach using multiple analysis methods and offers specialized services such as participant account management through third-party platforms and RIA-to-RIA technology consulting.

Casey Redmond is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Ignite Financial in Cedar Falls, IA. Prior to joining Ignite Financial, Redmond spent five years at Peeling Back Layers and has been involved with Don Bosco Catholic High School for over a decade. Ignite Financial is a state-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes institutional and individual investors. The firm employs a primarily passive, index-fund investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, complemented by fundamental and technical analyses and the use of outside managers.

David Beaty is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Heartland Financial Services, Ltd. in Cedar Falls, IA, where he has worked since 1999. Prior to this, he was affiliated with GWN Securities Inc. and Heartland Marketing Resources. Beaty serves as a board member for the Heast Center for the Arts. Heartland Financial Services is a state-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes long-term purchase strategies using mutual funds and ETFs and delivers tailored written plans without managing client assets on a discretionary basis.

Ryan Hervey is a financial advisor with Accel Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwest Wealth Management LLC for nine years before joining Accel Wealth Management in 2022. Accel Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.15 billion for around 1,290 client relationships. The firm employs a total portfolio investment approach that emphasizes active, diversified allocations and long-term holdings, tailoring portfolios with written investment policy statements and utilizing third-party sub-advisers.

Caleb Schmidt is a financial advisor at Dynamic Financial Group with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Dynamic Financial Group since 2017, following prior roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and Financial Resource Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Schmidt is president of Schmidt Financial Services, Inc., and also works as an insurance agent selling life, health, and long-term care insurance. Dynamic Financial Group advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing $474 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning through a four-advisor team.

Juan Garcia Heredia is a financial advisor at Accel Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has a background that includes roles at GM Financial and Elmcrest Country Club. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Vega Sports Academy, where he is involved in sports coaching and management. Accel Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.15 billion for around 1,290 client relationships. The firm employs a total portfolio investment approach that emphasizes active, diversified allocations and long-term purchases, tailoring portfolios through written investment policy statements.

Mitchell Cook is a financial advisor at Accel Wealth Management with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including The O.N. Equity Sales Company, Ohio National Financial Services, and Unified Trust Company, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in educating and consulting clients on insurance and annuity products tailored to their personal needs. Accel Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.15 billion across around 1,290 client relationships. The firm follows a “total portfolio” investment approach with active, diversified allocations and long-term holdings, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and employee financial-education services.

Scott Durscher is a financial advisor with Accel Wealth Management in Waverly, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Brokers International Financial Services and Marsh McLennan Agency. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with annual ledger audits for the Bremer County Conservation Board Support Group. Accel Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.15 billion for around 1,290 client relationships. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and employee financial-education presentations, using an active, diversified investment approach tailored by written investment policy statements.

Michele Krueger is a financial advisor with Accel Wealth Management in Waverly, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Integrity Alliance, LLC and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. She has been associated with Accel Wealth Management since 2017. Accel Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.15 billion across about 1,290 client relationships. The firm employs a total portfolio investment approach focused on active, diversified allocations and long-term purchases, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and employee financial-education presentations.

Todd Manternach is a financial advisor with Accel Wealth Management in Waverly, IA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience, including roles at Ameritas Investment Corp and Brokers International Financial Services. Manternach is also owner and president of Manternach & Assoc., a corporation focused on retirement planning and non-securities business activities. Accel Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.15 billion across 1,290 client relationships. The firm employs a total portfolio approach with active, diversified allocations tailored by written investment policy statements and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and employee financial-education presentations.

Darren Yoder is a financial advisor with Dynamic Financial Group in Cedar Falls, Iowa, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Dynamic Financial Group since 2017, following a prior role at Cetera Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2017. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent. Dynamic Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning through a team of four advisors managing over $474 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across a wide range of investment strategies with continuous monitoring and rebalancing.

Jason Willenborg is a financial advisor at Accel Wealth Management with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Premier Advisors and Ameritas Investment Corp. Willenborg is also a licensed independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Accel Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.15 billion across about 1,290 client relationships. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and employee financial-education services, utilizing an active, diversified investment approach tailored through written policy statements.

As a Fee-Only, Advice Only planner, I am passionate about empowering and leading others through the nuances and complexities of financial planning. I believe in meeting people where they are at in life, and being in service of others when possible. I do this through professional engagements that provide you with meaningful value, clear and concise communication, and an actionable roadmap intended to help you implement the recommendations I provide. We can work together in an project based (One-time) or ongoing basis, 100% virtually, or in-person, in order to help you best achieve your financial and life goals. My planning process is clarified at the start of an engagement so you understand what I provide though our regular meetings, and how I monitor and analyze your situation behind the scenes. I will also review a sample plan to visually demonstrate how we work together and give you a clear idea on what to expect. Outside of my passion for planning, my wife and I are both outdoor enthusiasts, and enjoy our time with our two year old daughter. I enjoy kayaking, running, cycling, and skiing in my free time. We also make time to travel and experience the world, which aligns with some of the core tenets of Navigate Financial Planning. I offer a 30 minute introductory call to see if I am a good fit for your unique planning need. If you are looking to learn more about how I can help, I'm always happy to have a conversation.

Luke Merfeld is a financial advisor at Dynamic Financial Group in Cedar Falls, IA, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Dynamic Financial Group, he worked at Lincoln Savings Bank and Scheels, and spent nine years in education. Dynamic Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities with comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies, including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and manages accounts on a discretionary basis with continuous monitoring and rebalancing.

Matthew Temple is a financial advisor at Accel Wealth Management with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Brokers International Financial Services and Nestle. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in life and health insurance sales related to financial planning. Accel Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.15 billion across about 1,290 client relationships. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and employee financial education, using a total portfolio approach with active, diversified allocations tailored to individual client needs.