The Accel Group offers Business Insurance, Employee Benefits, Qualified Retirement Plans, Wealth Management, Personal and Agricultural Insurance. We include Human Resource and Risk Management/Loss Control Services to all our custom insurance programs for our clients. We are a team of specialists capable of accelerating our clients’ success by offering custom solutions, capitalizing on opportunities and offering customer service and resources that will exceed expectations. Offices in Cedar Falls, Waverly & Denver, serving the Greater Cedar Valley and beyond.

During the height of the Great Recession in 2008, Edwards started Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. following the successful, client-friendly business model of A.G. Edwards, founded by his great-great-grandfather 130 years earlier. The first Iowa location opened in Waterloo, November, 2013 with 46 locations in 23 states nationwide.

Greater Cedar Valley 2021 Campaign Investor (Gold) Since our founding in 1935 by credit union pioneers, CUNA Mutual Group has been committed to improving the quality of life in the communities where our employees live and work and dedicated to helping customers achieve financial success. We support the trust you place in us through: Insurance and protection for your credit union and members; Lending solutions and marketing programs for bottom-line impact; A new consumer brand – TruStage™ – to help credit union members protect what matters most; Retirement planning services for credit unions and small businesses Crop insurance for America’s farmers For more information, check out www.cunamutual.com

I grew up in small town Decorah, Iowa in the northeast corner of the state. I am married to my wife Tammi of 18 years and we have two children (a boy named Tayler and a girl named Briesen). I am a graduate of Simpson College and a proud veteran of the United States Army Reserves.

I started at Edward Jones after my dad passed away and I was helping my mom with her finances. It was at that point when I decided I needed to help folks in their financial endeavors full time. I partner with select individuals, families, and businesses and focus on delivering tailored financial guidance and a high level of personal service. Together we will monitor your progress to make sure that you are on track or determine whether adjustments have to be made. My practice is referral-based, which allows my branch office administrator and I to dedicate all of our time to maintaining and deepening existing relationships.

I am a member of the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area and a member of the Becker Chapman Post 138 American Legion in Waterloo.

When I am not helping others, I like to travel, read nonfiction books and John Grisham novels. I also like to support the Iowa Hawkeyes, the University of Northern Iowa Panthers, and THE Iowa State Cyclones (Cyclones are my favorite though!).

Greater Cedar Valley 2021 Campaign Gold Investor

Shaw Financial Services offers both investment and insurance planning. Robert Shaw and Jason Luders are Registered Reps with a combined 30 years of industry experience.  Shaw Financial is committed to actively serving the Cedar Valley through individual, community programs and partnerships with great local organizations.