Independence, IA Office

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UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner

Enterprise

Firm-wide stats for UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner

Total advisors

364

Across 203 offices

Clients per advisor

83 High

Avg AUM per client

$410,135 Typical

HNW client ratio

16% Typical

About

United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth‑management enterprise with roughly $12.77 billion in assets under management, about 359 advisors, and more than 30,000 client relationships. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services to a broad client mix including individual (non‑HNW and HNW) investors, retirement plans, corporations, trusts and estates, and other institutional clients.

Advisory services are delivered through independent Investment Adviser Representatives who commonly also act as registered representatives, and the firm uses a mix of custodians, third‑party money managers and platform programs (Pershing, TPCs, TPMMs) to implement strategies and cash‑management solutions. A notable operational feature is that most of United Planners’ AUM is reported as non‑discretionary (about $12.16 billion non‑discretionary versus roughly $607 million discretionary), meaning many accounts are managed on a non‑discretionary or client‑directed basis rather than via broad discretionary mandates.

Distinctive aspects of the firm include its limited‑partnership ownership in which many financial professionals are limited partners and formalized advisor transition support (forgivable or non‑forgivable loans and non‑loan assistance) for new advisors. The firm’s dual IA/BD registration enables commission activity and promoter/referral arrangements, it discloses relationships with banking/thrift clients and other investment advisers, and its brochure describes various custodian and sponsorship arrangements (including vendor payment/revenue‑sharing programs) as well as several historical regulatory settlements.

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Expertise

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive

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Demographic focus

Established Professionals

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Location

231 First St E

Independence IA 50644

Advisors at this office

6

Advisors at this office

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Joseph T

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Independence, IA

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner

Joseph Trewin is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently associated with United Planners Financial Services of America as a Limited Partner and has held roles at Insurance Center, Investment Center Inc, Iowa State Bank, and First State Bank of Lynnville. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Trewin Tax Service LLC, which provides tax preparation, accounting, and bookkeeping services. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm delivers advisory and brokerage services through independent representatives and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Established Professionals
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Deon C

Series 66

Independence, IA

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner

Deon Cleveland is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds a Series 66 designation. He has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Northwestern Mutual and involvement in portfolio management and trading functions. Prior to his financial services career, he worked at Field Brothers Moving Company for two years. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving individual and institutional clients with a combination of advisory and brokerage services, primarily delivered through independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm is notable for its limited-partnership structure and a focus on non-discretionary account management.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Established Professionals
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Mikel M

CFP®, Series 66

Independence, IA

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner

Mikel Markey is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at United Planners' Financial Services of America, where he has worked since 2013. He holds executive roles in related businesses, including CEO and President positions at Investment Center and Insurance Center, and is a vice president at JAM LLC. Markey is also involved in his community as a board member of Independence Area Dollars for Scholars. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through an open-architecture platform that supports both fee-based and commission-based options.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Established Professionals
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Marissa Q

Series 66

Independence, IA

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner

Marissa Quandahl is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She also serves as Vice President of Administrative Operations at both Insurance Center and Investment Center, and is a notary public in the State of Iowa. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party money managers.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Established Professionals
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Harley N

Series 66

Independence, IA

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner

Harley Nelson is a financial advisor with UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has worked with firms including Integrated Accounting Solutions and Cetera Financial Group. Nelson is also an insurance agent specializing in non-variable insurance. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage solutions through an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and supports both fee-based and commission-based arrangements.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Established Professionals
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Owen T

Series 66

Independence, IA

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner

Owen Tew is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Transamerica and involvement with the St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a broad client base through independent Investment Adviser Representatives, managing approximately $12.77 billion in assets with a focus on non-discretionary, client-directed accounts.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Established Professionals
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