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Justin James is an Associate Advisor at Foster Group, located in our West Des Moines office. In this role, he assists with the delivery and implementation of financial plans and meets client service needs. Justin comes to Foster Group with nearly 5 years of experience in the Financial Services industry, with his most recent position being an Advisor in Pella. Before getting into the industry, Justin led worship at various churches... Read More
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Amy is an Associate Advisor at Foster Group. In this role, she assists with the delivery and implementation of financial plans and meets client service needs. Prior to Foster Group, Amy worked as an insurance investigator before making the switch to the financial industry. She currently holds her Iowa Life & Health Insurance Licenses.Personal
My journey into the financial industry has been led by my passion for connecting with people and... Read More
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Matt Stagner is a Lead Advisor at Foster Group. He has over two decades of experience in financial planning and wealth management. Matt is passionate about working with underserved populations and helping clients and their loved ones achieve financial independence. Matt's broad expertise and experience include:- Special needs planning and unique solutions, including special needs trusts and ABLE accounts
- Navigating Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income and other Government benefits ... Read More
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As a Financial Analyst, Lindsey shares time between accounting and data & analytics functions. Lindsey has more than fifteen years’ experience in the financial services industry. She has experience in auditing, financial reporting, accounting systems, and analytics. Lindsey is a licensed Certified Public Accountant.Personal
I was fortunate to grow up in a fun-loving home that instilled values of integrity and empathy in me. Every person I encounter is a child of... Read More
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Josh Pirtle is a Senior Associate Advisor at Foster Group. In this role, he works primarily with Foster Group’s Institutional clients. Prior to joining Foster Group in 2023, Josh spent nine years in retirement distribution roles, working retirement plans with assets in the range of $10M - $200M. His expertise with retirement plan consultation, plan design, sales, and implementation for 401(k), 403(b), 457, KSOP, and defined benefit plans as... Read More
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Lauren Poell is an Associate Advisor at Foster Group. In this role, she assists with the delivery and implementation of financial plans and meets client service needs. At a young age, I wanted to work hard and provide for myself as I was very independent. In college, I began working for a credit union, which was the beginning of my career in the financial world. I realized how much I enjoyed... Read More
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Melissa Pflieger is an Associate Advisor at Foster Group. In this role, she assists with the delivery and implementation of financial plans and meets client service needs. Before joining Foster Group, Melissa worked in engineering management with an international organization.Personal
My favorite verse is, “A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” I have seen this play out in my own life. My first career, in engineering,... Read More
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Jessica is a Client Service Specialist, who works closely with the Client Service Team and Associate Advisors to serve the needs of Foster Group clients. In this role, Jessica works with the custodians to assist clients in opening new accounts, generate paperwork, transfer money, and assist with any additional client requests. Prior to joining Foster Group in August 2022, Jessica worked in the non-profit industry for 11 years.Personal
I was born and... Read More