Welcome to Mercer Advisors in Iowa

Experienced Financial Planners in Central Iowa

Mercer Advisors is proud to call Iowa home.

We offer comprehensive wealth management through a family office structure, helping clients amplify and simplify their financial lives by bringing together financial planning, investment management, tax, estate, insurance, and more into one integrated offering. We look forward to connecting with you and your family.

Meet the Iowa Team

John Mowery
Principal
Iowa
Lauren Kaniuk
Wealth Advisor
Iowa
Matt Busick
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Iowa
Neal Gudmunson
Wealth Advisor
Iowa
Ryan Bly
Wealth Advisor, Retirement Plans
Iowa
Kaz Woodward
Regional Vice President
Iowa
Amanda Reed
Sr. Manager, Client Service
Iowa
Chelsy Nikolish
Sr. Client Service Specialist
Iowa
Lindsey Starostka
Client Service Specialist
Iowa
Stacie Hostetler
Sr. Client Service Specialist
Iowa
Kara Dorothy
Sr. Financial Planner
Iowa
Will Bridges
Financial Planner
Iowa
Zachery Wingate
Wealth Strategist
Iowa
Ready to get in touch? My team and I are here to help.
Kaz Woodward
Kaz Woodward, CFP®, CPWA® Regional Vice President
Iowa

Our Iowa Office Locations

Stronger Together

Mercer Advisors understands the importance of joining forces with impressive local advisory firms. Together, we can provide clients with a greater breadth and depth of services and value—and, most importantly, keep our promises to them.

We’ve worked hard to retain some of the best aspects of a local boutique firm: white-glove service that comes from an intimate understanding of our clients’ families, lifestyles, situations, and needs. We combine this with the type of resources, specialized personnel, and risk mitigation of a national firm.

Iowa Offices Fast Facts & Specialties

  • Service over sales: Your advisors will be focused on you, not on finding new clients. (We have a separate team for that.)
  • Institutional-grade investing: Our approach is modeled after the best practices of the world’s largest institutional investors, including a science-based approach and access to private markets for those who qualify.
  • Specialty services: You’ll have access to financial guidance for all the important areas of your life, including retirement, family and health, profession and work, unique assets, and more.

Financial Solutions We Offer in Iowa

Mercer Advisors delivers comprehensive financial guidance designed to address the full complexity of your financial life. Our Iowa team brings together planning, investment management, tax strategy, estate planning, and trust services — working collaboratively to help individuals and families make confident, informed financial decisions.
Financial Planning
Personalized financial planning for Iowa individual clients and families, integration cash flow, retirement goals, education planning, and long-term priorities into one cohesive strategy.
Tax Planning & Preparation
Proactive tax planning and preparation designed to help Iowa residents manage tax exposure while aligning financial decisions with state and federal tax considerations.
Investment Management
Institutional-grade portfolio management tailored to Iowa clients, focused on long-term objectives, risk management, and disciplined investment strategies.
Estate Planning
Thoughtful estate planning support for families, helping structure assets, beneficiaries, and legacy goals within state and federal estate frameworks.
Insurance Solutions
Risk management strategies that help Iowa clients protect income, assets, and family needs through carefully evaluated insurance solutions.
Trustee Services
In-house fiduciary trust services designed to support complex estate plans, multigenerational wealth, and long-term stewardship under state regulations.

Deep Experience Working With…

advisor helping tech professional navigate concentrated stock positions

Concentrated Stock

At Mercer Advisors, we help Iowa clients manage concentration with a financial plan that focuses on unlocking liquidity, reducing risk, and preserving long-term wealth.  

Divorcing & Divorced

We provide Iowa residents with compassionate, personalized financial guidance throughout your divorce, empowering you to embrace the opportunities ahead.  Learn more about how we can help.

Generational Wealth

Managing wealth across generations isn’t just about protecting assets—it’s about safeguarding your legacy. We collaborate with Iowa families like yours to craft tailored plans that help to ensure long-term financial continuity.

A family discussing a lifetime trust

Inherited Wealth

Your inheritance marks a beginning and an end. Learn more about how we approach this delicate situation for Iowa residents and help ensure your new wealth is protected, optimized, and meets your long-term goals.

IPOs & Liquidity Events

Whether you’re holding RSUs, ISOs, NSOs, or ESPP shares, the decisions you make now may shape your financial future.  Learn how we can help demystify the process for you and help avoid a hefty tax bill.

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Retirement Planning

Retirement planning is a vital aspect of financial wellness that transcends age, income level, or career stage.  See how we can help Iowa residents design retirement plans that help them achieve their financial goals.

Financial planning for individuals with special needs

Special Needs

Caring for a loved one with disabilities brings unique responsibilities, and planning ahead is one of the most important things you can do. We’ll help you prioritize what matters most, understand what can wait, and build a plan that gives you confidence.

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Women & Wealth

We’re fiercely committed to amplifying women’s financial confidence. Learn how we’re leading the charge to create better financial outcomes for women in Iowa.

Meet a Few of Our Talented Advisors

Our team is deeply embedded in the Iowa community and specializes in areas relevant to local residents.

Ready to learn more from the Iowa team?

Let’s Talk

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My team and I are here to help.

Regional Vice President, Iowa