¹Investment Advisor magazine, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012 - 2020, Division IV; A broker-dealer becomes eligible for this honor only after a minimum of 10% of its producing financial professionals cast valid ballots. The ballots rate the broker-dealer in 15 different categories defined by Investment Advisor as relevant challenges and concerns. Broker-dealers receiving the highest marks in each of four divisions are declared Broker-Dealer of the Year. Results are based on experiences and perceptions of participants surveyed in June of each of the years listed. Experience may vary. This recognition is not representative of investment performance or returns of financial professionals.

²The Top Workplace in Iowa, 2011-2022; The Top Workplace USA, 2021-2022; The Financial Services Industry Top Workplace, 2022, recognitions are determined by associate feedback through an anonymous survey conducted by Energage, an independent research company. More information on the methodology to qualify can be found at https://topworkplaces.com/resources/national-top-workplaces-methodology/

³ThinkAdvisor LUMINARIES, Class of 2021. Winners are chosen based on nominations. To learn more about the award criteria, visit https://event.thinkadvisor.com/luminariesawards/criteria. Amy Webber is a member of the judging panel at ThinkAdvisor but did not vote for any category in which our firm was nominated.

⁴Iowa Recognition for Performance Excellence award, Tier 4 Trail Guide winner 2019-2021. The recognition is based on analysis via the Baldridge Framework which encompasses 5 key business areas. This award is not based on investment performance.

⁵The U.S. Financial Advisor Satisfaction Study measures satisfaction among both employee advisors (those who are employed by an investment services firm) and independent advisors (those who are affiliated with a broker-dealer but operate independently) based on six key factors (in alphabetical order): compensation; leadership and culture; operational support; products and marketing; professional development; and technology.

⁶Investment Advisor Magazine/ThinkAdvisor, IA 35 for 35 List 2015 is a recognition of people in the investment advisory industry who have influenced the industry in its first 35 years, as chosen by the editorial staff of the magazine.

⁷Investment Advisor Magazine/ThinkAdvisor, 30 for 30 List 2010 is a recognition of people in the investment advisory industry who have influenced the industry in its first 30 years, as chosen by the editorial staff of the magazine.

⁸InvestmentNews Magazine, Women to Watch awards recognize women in the industry who have demonstrated success, leadership, ability to effect change, and a willingness to help other female financial professionals and community service. Winners are selected by an InvestmentNews selection committee. For more information on the awards, nomination requirements, and selection process, visit https://www.investmentnews.com/awards-and-recognition/women-to-watch-2022

⁹WealthManagement.com, Wealthies Awards, 2022. Finalists are chosen based on nominations from industry peers. To learn about the award nomination and selection process, visit https://www.wealthmanagement.com/industry/wealthmanagementcom-announces-2022-wealthies-finalists

¹⁰Investment Advisor Magazine/ThinkAdvisor, IA 25 2012, 2014, 2017-2020 is a recognition which identifies 25 people who readers believe have had or will have the greatest influence on the financial services industry. Results are based on reader poll.

¹¹InvestmentNews Magazine, Women to Watch list recognizes women in the industry who have demonstrated success, leadership, ability to effect change, a willingness to help other female professionals and community service. The honorees were chosen by an InvestmentNews selection committee.

¹²WealthManagerWeb.com/ThinkAdvisor, Top 50 Women in Wealth award 2009-2011 recognizes 50 influential women leaders impacting the financial industry. Honorees are selected by an advisory board from the wealth management industry.

¹³InvestmentNews Magazine, 40 Under 40 award 2018 recognizes the achievements of 40 individuals under the age of 40 in the financial industry. A team of reporters and editors selected the 40 honorees out of hundreds of online nominations.

¹⁴WealthManagement.com, Wealthies Awards, 2021. Finalists are chosen based on nominations from industry peers. To learn about the award nomination and selection process, visit https://www.wealthmanagement.com/wealthies-circle/

¹⁵Membership to Financial Services Institute's Advisory Circle of Excellence 2020 is determined following a thorough review process that examines a member's engagement and contributions to advancing FSI's mission as well as their commitment to the advancement of the financial services industry as a whole. FSI members earn engagement points for meeting with legislators and regulators, hosting congressional events, and responding to calls to action, among other activities designed to increase and enhance the organization's advocacy efforts.