Ames, IA Northridge Pkwy Office

Austin Woodin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ames, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Woodin is a shareholder in the Woodin Family Farm, participating in periodic management meetings with family members. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varied net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment options under a fiduciary standard.

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.

Andrew Murdoch is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ames, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include six years at Principal Securities Inc and involvement with the Story County Boys and Girls Club for six years. Outside of finance, he serves as Assistant Director for the USA Hockey Select Bantam Camp and is an instructor at the Bob Johnson Hockey School in Aspen, CO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and combines a large retail advisor network with affiliated capabilities such as trust services and securities-based lending.