COLLECTIVE FINANCIAL GROUP - Key Persons
Amy has her Series 7, 24 and 63 licenses and has been in the financial services industry since 2000. Amy has an extensive background in the financial industry having held various employment positions for brokerage firms prior to joining TFA in 2014. Amy was born in, and still resides in, St. Petersburg, FL with her family.
Amy Rountree joined Securities Support Division in 2021, on the SSD OSJ Branch Manager team, supporting the supervision and office review processes of SSD advisors and their staff.
Brittany Raymond currently serves as the Collective Financial Group Virtual Admin, and also is cross trained with the Securities Support Division Processing Team. Prior to joining in 2019, Brittany worked with an independent agency in North Platte, Nebraska for four years, and sold life insurance and annuities. Her career background consists of working for diverse companies in various sales and marketing roles. She has experience in human resources and contractor management, safety, and insurance within the construction industry.
Brittany has lived all across the United States from larger metropolitan areas like Dallas, Phoenix, Chicago, Miami as well as rural areas in the Midwest. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Texas Tech University in 2012 and later earned her Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Fitchburg State University in 2018.
Her husband, Nate, is a grain merchandiser for Cargill, and they have two beautiful children, Natalie and Emmett. She currently resides in Amarillo, Texas near family and enjoys traveling, hiking, and tennis in her spare time.
Job Titles:
- Securities Support Analyst
Candice specializes in assisting and also training advisors and support staff in business processing, paperwork, and general business related issues. She is a wonderful resource for troubleshooting, and providing support to help with the every day challenges and questions in the business.
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- Vice President of Sales and Development
- VP of Sales and Development for CFG
Chris Adair is the Vice President of Sales and Development for Collective Financial Group. He is dedicated to the overall growth of CFG, including oversight of day to day operations and implementing strategic vision that impacts overall organizational productivity. Chris has a passion in seeing the success and growth of CFG's Financial Professionals. Previously, he spent time in the field, managerial, and corporate landscape that has broadened his experience and mindset to help CFG continue to create a robust platform for Financial Professionals. Chris has been in the industry since 2006 and earned his Bachelor of Business Administration at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Chris is a member of NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors).
Chris oversees carrier relationships, website, and marketing content for the organization, including recruiting efforts. He also manages sales oversight including the CFG Internal Sales Desk, CFG national conference, training, product focus, organizational calls/meetings, and Financial Professional relationships.
In his spare time Chris enjoys golfing, Chicago Cubs baseball, Iowa Hawkeye football and spending time with his wife and two children.
Chris Adair is the VP of Sales and Development for CFG. He is dedicated to the overall growth of CFG, including oversight of day to day operations and implementing strategic vision that impacts overall organizational productivity.
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- Co - Owner of CORE Financial
- Owner & Leadership Team
Dave Menard is the co-owner of CORE Financial with his wife, Alexia, based in Fort Collins, CO. Since 1988, he has worked in the financial management field, helping successful executives, business owners and affluent individuals with wealth management.
Dave graduated from Western State in 1985 with a bachelor's degree in Business. Since beginning his career Dave has passed series licenses 7, 63, 66, his Life and Health licenses, as well as a license for Long Term Care.
Dave is a lifetime member (10 years+) of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) and qualified for the Court of the Table, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to his clients. Dave is an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) and participates on a local level. Dave is a member of the General Agents and Managers Association (GAMA), an international association serving the professional needs of 5,500 field leaders in the insurance, investment, and financial services industry.
Transamerica Agency Network (TAN) based in Cedar Rapids, IA has recognized Dave's leadership and knowledge by requesting him as an instructor for their sales representative schools and seminars on a regular basis. He has also served as a guest speaker for numerous educational conferences and training sessions hosted by TAN. In addition, Dave has been involved in numerous public speaking engagements for other financial professionals around the country. Sharing his knowledge with others is a major part of Dave's philosophy. Dave's role as a wealth advisor is to provide comprehensive financial guidance to aid his clients in the pursuit of their financial goals.
Acting on their strong belief of the importance of giving back to their community, Dave and his wife support several charitable organizations, locally and internationally, through sponsorship and/or donations of time and resources. In his spare time Dave enjoys spending time with his family and friends, traveling, fishing in Canada, and hiking.
Dave Menard is the co-owner of CORE Financial with his wife, Alexia, based CO. Since 1988, he has worked in the financial management field, helping successful executives, business owners and affluent individuals with wealth management.
Job Titles:
- Securities Operations Specialist
Dawn joined the Collective Financial Group in 2017. Dawn is Series 7 licensed and has been in the financial services industry since 2000. Dawn has an extensive background in brokerage services and was a direct advocate for 25 of the top financial advisors with her former broker dealer. As part of the Securities Support Division, she is instrumental in onboarding new advisors and support staff, assists advisors seeking help with succession & continuity planning and provides operational support to CFG advisors and their staff.
Dawn joined the Securities Support Unit in 2017. Dawn is Series 7 licensed and has been in the financial services industry since 2000. Dawn has an extensive background in brokerage services and was a direct advocate for 25 of the top...
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- Investment Advisor
- Representative
- Leadership Team
- Representative With Royal Alliance Associates Inc
Eric Dawson is an Investment Advisor Representative with Royal Alliance Associates Inc. An industry veteran of nearly 25 years, Eric specializes in helping clients successfully transition from the workforce to retirement.
After graduating from Buena Vista University with a BA in Accounting, Eric began his career as a tax accountant before his father encouraged him to join his practice. For more than two decades, Eric has worked closely with Dawson and Bertran Investment Advisors' clients to help solve their financial problems.
Born and raised in Webster City, Iowa where Eric and his wife, Regan are proud to be raising their three daughters. When he isn't working with clients or spending time at home, Eric enjoys playing golf and fishing.
Eric Dawson is an Investment Advisor Representative with Dawson and Bertran Investment Advisors. An industry veteran of nearly 25 years, Eric specializes in helping clients successfully transition from the workforce to retirement.
Job Titles:
- Vice President
- Vice President of Contracting and Commissions
Eric Ellison is the Vice President of Contracting and Commissions for Collective Financial Group. He is responsible for all functions associated with the company and Financial Professional contracting and commissions for all relationships within CFG. Eric also oversees the sales production tracking for all Financial Professionals within CFG, as well as the accounting functions for the company. Eric has been in the industry since 2005 and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Finance with an Economics minor at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Eric and his wife Kara reside in North Liberty and have two children. In his spare time Eric enjoys golfing, UNI Panthers athletics, Atlanta Braves baseball, and spending time with his family.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Managing Partner & Leadership
Jeff is a Partner with Collective Financial Group and President of Advanced Financial Consultants whose main office is in Rochester, MN. Jeff has been in the financial services business since 1986. Jeff has attained both his CLU and ChFC designations as well as completed several industry and company sponsored, comprehensive estate and financial planning schools. In addition to continued education, Jeff believes strongly in being involved in the local, state, and national financial industry. Jeff is a past President of Rochester NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors) and the past President of the Rochester Estate Planning Council. Jeff also served on the state NAIFA Board of Minnesota. Jeff has received the Community Service Award from Transamerica Financial Advisors and Life Investor Fortunaire Foundation. Currently Jeff serves on the Fortunaire Foundation Board and has sat on the higher education scholarship committee. An MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table) member since 1995, Jeff has qualified for Court of the Table Honors 4 times and in 2007 was a Top of the Table Member. "MDRT membership is recognized internationally as the standard of sales excellence in the life insurance and financial services business" as less than 1% of Financial Advisors reach this level within the financial community. A focus on professional knowledge, client service, community and industry involvement, and the highest standards of ethics are the cornerstones of building a successful wealth management practice. Defining a clear vision, outlining a definite destination, and planning for an enjoyable life are Jeff's goals with each client.
Jeff oversees the CFG Securities Support Division and is the primary contact for Royal Alliance Management relationship.
Jeff enjoys supporting his local Catholic High School sports teams and is co-chair of the Eagle Booster Club. When not at games he enjoys chasing pheasants with his labs and spending time at Lake Vermilion. He and his wife Marnie are graduates of Luther College and are active in supporting Luther and higher education as well as supporting the Rochester Catholic School system. Jeff and Marnie reside in Rochester, MN and have 4 children.
Job Titles:
- Owner & Leadership Team
- President of Financial Decisions Group
Jesse is the President of Financial Decisions Group, Waterloo. He has been in the financial industry since 2004. Jesse is licensed in both life and health insurance along with Series 7, 63, and 66 registrations. He earned his Bachelor of Business Management from University of Northern Iowa. Jesse is a member of the Cedar Valley chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, an instructor for Tiger School, and a VIP club member since 2009. Jesse specializes in retirement planning, investments, and life insurance.
Jesse, his wife Betsy, and two children reside in Cedar Falls. In his spare time he enjoys time with family, sporting events, hunting, fishing, and boating.
Job Titles:
- Special Projects & Communications Specialist
Jo is the Special Projects & Communications Specialist with Collective Financial Group. Jo has been in the industry since 1985, starting as part of the Life Investors Cedar Rapids Agency and then transferred to the Home Office. Jo works closely with the VP Sales & Development with recruiting projects, fixed insurance product internal reporting and marketing. She also works with the CFG Team on organizing the National Conference, Leaders Trip and other group events.
Jo and her husband, Scott, live in Solon, IA and have 2 grown children. Jo enjoys boating at Lake Delhi, yard work and supporting the economy by shopping local.
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- Owner & Leadership Team
- President of Financial Decisions Group
Josh is the President of Financial Decisions Group, LLC Des Moines, IA. Josh has been in the financial services business since 2002. Determined to help clients set up a plan to live the retirement they imagined and experience financial security through all life transitions, Josh and his clients work through a master financial plan that is designed specifically for each client and their goals. Frequent communication keeps everyone on the same page.
Josh lives in Waukee with his wife, Kendra and two sons, Colin & Tate. Outside of the office, you will find Josh cheering on his kids at their sporting events, swinging his golf club on the course, taking advantage of the many local bike trails, attending concerts and enjoying the outdoors.
Currently, Josh serves on the board of NAIFA (National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors) Central Iowa, volunteers with Junior Achievement of Central Iowa and is active with a local business entrepreneur organization.
Josh is the President of Financial Decisions Group, LLC. Josh has been in the financial services business since 2002.
Job Titles:
- Sales Desk Representative
Kort is a Sales Desk Representative for CFG. Kort has been in the insurance and financial services business since 2020 and holds a life and health insurance license. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Kort specializes in working with individuals, families and small businesses on their risk management needs with life and health insurance solutions. He and his wife Jaeli live in North Platte along with their two dogs, Oadie and Rue. In his free time Kort enjoys following Nebraska athletics and golfing.
Kort Steele is not affiliated with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.
Job Titles:
- Owner & Leadership Team
- President and CEO of Carlson Financial Group
Lance is the President and CEO of Carlson Financial Group in North Platte, NE. He began his career with Life Investors Insurance Company of America immediately after graduating from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln in 1991. In January of 1992 he returned to North Platte, NE to work with his father Randy at Carlson & Associates, Inc. Throughout his career, Lance has focused on building relationships with his customers and servicing their insurance and investment needs. In January 2014 Carlson purchased and merged the Randy Carlson & Associates and Barry Carlson & Associates agencies, forming Carlson Financial Group, Inc.
Carlson is a 28 year member of NAIFA, the professional association of the industry, and has been very involved at both the local and state level serving as the local president twice. He is also a member of GAMA and is a Court of the Table member of MDRT. Lance has continued his education earning his LUTCF designation and has taken advanced classes from the American College. He has also been very active in his community serving in a variety of roles including board member and Past President of NEBRASKALAND DAYS, board member of NEBRASKALAND DAYS Foundation, past president of the North Platte Public Schools Foundation, board member of the Development Corporation of North Platte, board member of the North Platte Chamber Ambassadors, board member and Campaign Chair of the Mid Plains United Way and Leadership Lincoln County. In 2007 Carlson received the Fortunaire Foundation Community Service Award.
In his free time, Lance can usually be found coaching or following his boys' activities. His wife Vikki is a school administrator within North Platte Public Schools. Lance is an avid follower of Nebraska football and the Kansas City Royals. He enjoys golf, music, and taking adventures with his family.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Director of Securities Operations and OSJ Branch Manager
- OSJ Branch Manager & Director of Securities Operations (
Lisa Doherty serves as the Director of Securities Operations and Senior OSJ Branch Manager for the Securities Support Division. She has been in the securities industry since 2000, holds her MN Life & Health insurance license, series 7, 63, 24 & 53 licenses, and has been managing the Securities Support Division since it was established in 2003. Lisa's goal is to help advisors compliantly grow and succeed in the securities industry as well as help in easing the burdens associated with the ever changing landscape of the business. She currently serves on the Royal Alliance National Advisory Board, served on the Royal Alliance Central Region Advisory Committee (2018-2021), and is a past Chair and Member of the Transamerica Financial Advisors Compliance Input Committee (2013-2016). Lisa holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in English Literature and Philosophy from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, IA
Lisa joined the CFG Team in January 2019. Lisa has been in the financial services industry for 35+ years and is Series 7, 66 and 24 registered. She has held various management and leadership positions in her prior broker dealers roles, which include Signator Investors, Inc., Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., and Invest Financial Corp. Lisa is originally from Michigan, where she started her career in Bank Investment and Trading, while studying at Western Michigan University. Lisa currently resides in Tampa, Florida. As part of the Securities Support Division, Lisa is one of the OSJ Branch Managers, supporting the supervision and office review processes of the CFG advisors and their staff.
Lisa joined the SSU Team in January 2019. Lisa has been in the financial services industry for 35+ years and is Series 7, 66 and 24 registered. She has held various management and leadership positions in her prior broker dealers...
Job Titles:
- Owner & Leadership Team
- Owner of Quad Cities Financial Group
Mark is the owner of Quad Cities Financial Group in Davenport, IA. He has been in the financial services industry since 1982. While attending college, Mark was recruited to an internship with Life Investors Insurance Company and transitioned to full time position as a financial services representative and was promoted to a sales management position in North Central Iowa. Mark was promoted in May 1986 to become a General Agent in the Quad Cities area. Mark and his family moved to DeWitt, IA and opened the first agency office, Mark Thompson & Associates in July 1986. In 2016 Mark re-branded the organization to Quad Cities Financial Group.
Job Titles:
- Member of Our Virtual Admin Team
Meg Wells-Putz is a member of our Virtual Admin team. Prior to joining the CFG team, she spent 4 years in the financial sector working with Securities Service Network-Ladenburg Thalman and Advisor Group broker dealers. Prior to this, she worked in the insurance and accounting industry. Meg has her Securities Industry Essential certification. She attended The University of Virginia's College at Wise earning her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
Meg grew up on the Virginia Tennessee border. After graduating college, she moved to the Northern Virginia/DC area with her husband. They now reside in Knoxville TN with their dog and son. Her family enjoys traveling, tennis, and exploring new places.
Job Titles:
- Sales Desk Representative
Michael is a Sales Desk Representative for CFG. Michael has been in the insurance and financial services business since 2022 and holds a life and health insurance license. He is a recent graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with degrees in Finance and Real Estate, with an emphasis on Personal Wealth Management. Michael is pursuing his Series 7 and Series 66 license. He currently lives Downtown Des Moines. He loves spending time with his family and friends, golfing, biking, and following Iowa Hawkeye sports.
Job Titles:
- Sales Desk Representative
Mitch is a Sales Desk Representative for CFG. Mitch has been in the insurance and financial services business since 2017 and holds a life and health insurance license. He is a graduate of Upper Iowa University with a degree in Financial Management and a member of NAIFA. Mitch specializes in working with individuals and families on their risk management needs with Life, Disability and Long Care Insurance.
Mitch and his wife, Katrina, reside in Cedar Rapids. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, golfing and coaching baseball.
Pete is the Director of Operations for Collective Financial Group and the past President of Financial Decisions Group in Waterloo, IA. Pete has been in the financial services industry since 1980. He holds his Bachelor of Science, Business Management from Upper Iowa University. He is a member and past President of the Cedar Valley chapter of the NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors) and currently serves as a Council Member of Grow Cedar Valley.
Pete oversees the CFG technology and internal operations, Virtual Administration program and is the primary contact for our Business Partner Commission Technology relationship.
Pete and his wife, Terri, reside in Cedar Falls, IA and have 5 children, 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, riding motorcycles, fishing, hunting, and traveling.
Robin has been with Collective Financial Group since May 2018. She holds her FL Life, Health & Variable Annuities insurance license, 4, 7, 24, 53 & 63 licenses, and has earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designations from The American College. She began her career in financial services industry in 1997 with Western Reserve Life then moved to ISI/TFA where she was an integral part of the launch and success of the Diamond Service Group and a supervisor for the Order Desk and Asset Services Dept. Prior to joining the CFG, she worked as a junior advisor and Branch OSJ with another broker dealer. Robin currently resides in Clearwater Florida.
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- Financial / Sioux Falls, SD
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- Financial Services / Nebraska City, NE
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- Managing Partner & Leadership
Tim is the Managing Partner of Collective Financial Group and primary owner of the Strellner Financial Group, whose main office is in Cedar Rapids, IA. Tim has been in the financial services business since 1986. He holds both a Bachelor of Science and master's degree from Western Illinois University and is a former college baseball coach. Tim has received the GAMA First in Class and Life Investors Rex Eno Awards. Tim is a member of NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors) and a 25-year MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table) member and specializes in family and small business markets with an emphasis on insurance-based solutions.
Tim oversees the CFG Insurance Division, Representative Support Division, Compensation Division, Succession Planning Division and Recruiting/Onboarding Division and is the primary contact for the Business Partner's sales and marketing relationships.
Tim and his wife, Gwen, reside in Marion, IA and have 3 children and 1 grandchild. Tim is a sports enthusiast who is an avid golfer and is the current Chairman of the Board of Prospects Meadows, a large local sports complex.
Vince is the Technology Specialist for Collective Financial Group. He is responsible for working with the production tracking system and helping to deploy production numbers on a weekly basis for the company and its Financial Professionals. Vince is also responsible for helping equip Financial Professionals and their Teams that join CFG with the technology needed to succeed and oversees the Cybersecurity protocols in compliance with our broker dealer. Vince has been in the industry since 2009 and is a member of NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors).
Vince resides in Cedar Rapids and has three children. When not working Vince enjoys live music, the Green Bay Packers football and spending time with friends and family.