NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY - Key Persons


Krista Pals

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
Krista has been an administrative assistant since April 1999. She is a licensed service assistant and completes applications and service work, along with receptionist duties. Krista resides in Alton, Iowa with her husband, Darin and 2 girls, Tyra and Danielle.

Madison Kinney

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
Madison has been with Baker Financial Solutions since 2018. She handles service work, applications, and many other office duties. She plays an important role in keeping our office organized. Madison has several years of experience in the administrative field. She resides in Alton, IA with her husband, Zach. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family and friends.

Nick J. Baker

Job Titles:
  • Agent
  • Financial Adviser
  • Financial Advisor
Nick graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2003. Upon graduation, he started his career in the financial services industry with New York Life. Nick holds FINRA Series 6, 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses. He is an Investment Adviser Representative, associated with Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser, as well as a Registered Representative with NYLIFE Securities LLC. Nick is a life and qualifying member of The Million Dollar Round Table*; qualifying every year he has been in the industry. MDRT represents the top 5% of the financial services industry worldwide and its members must adhere to a strict code of ethics. Nick and his wife, Mikkell reside in Orange City, Iowa with their three daughters, Maicy, Makenna and Kylin. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, and spending time with his friends and family. Nick J. Baker is an agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent insurance companies in the states of Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota. No insurance business may be conducted outside of these states referenced. Nick J. Baker is a Financial Advisor offering investment advisory services through Eagle Strategies, LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser, in the states of Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Washington. As such, these services are strictly intended for individuals residing in the states referenced. Nick J. Baker is a Registered Representatives and offers securities products and services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency. In this regard, this communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the states of Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Washington. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific states referenced.