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Our Team

Our team of investment advisor representatives and financial planners have 100 years of combined experience.

Jason L. Blomgren, CLU, ChFC, CFP®

President and CEO

(515) 273-5120 x104

(515) 273-5128

jblomgren@securitiesmail.com

Jason Blomgren is the President & CEO of First Heartland Financial Group. Jason has earned the designations of: Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant, and Certified Financial Planner ®...

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Benjamin Bruins, ChFC

Vice President, Investment Adviser Representative*

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(515) 273-5128

bbruins@securitiesmail.com

Ben Bruins has been with First Heartland Financial Group since graduating from Drake University in 2001. After college, he continued his education and training in financial planning and has received the ChFC ® (Chartered Financial...

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Jen Gualco

Field Operations Manager & Executive Client Coordinator

(515) 273-5120 ext. 111

(515) 273-5128

Jennifer.devine@securitiesmail.com

Jen Gualco began her career at First Heartland Financial Group in March of 2011 as Marketing Assistant. Through the years she gained experience in the field and took on more responsibilities leading to promotions that landed her at her...
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Stacy Blomgren

Marketing Director

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Stacy Blomgren has been with First Heartland Financial Group since the beginning. Stacy assists new representatives with on boarding and contracting as well as overseeing client events. Stacy is a graduate of the University of Iowa....
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Mitchell McMahon

Registered Representative*, Senior Associate

(515) 273-5120 x109

(515) 273-5128

mmcmahon@securitiesmail.com

Mitchell McMahon is a Registered Representative with Lincoln Financial Securities and is a Senior Associate at First Heartland Financial Group. Mitchell is currently serving on the board for Mid-Iowa Planned Giving Council in Des...

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Zach Lussman

Senior Associate, Investment Advisor Representative

(515) 273-5120 x112

(515) 273-5128

zlussman@securitiesmail.com

Zach Lussman is an Investment Adviser Representative offering securities and advisory services through Lincoln Financial Securities. He is a member of the Des Moines Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. Zach presents...

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Nicholas S. Feledy

Associate, Registered Representative

(515) 273-5120 ext. 103

(515) 273-5128

nfeledy@securitiesmail.com

Nicholas Feledy is a Registered Representative with Lincoln Financial Securities and is an Associate at First Heartland Financial Group. Nicholas believes personalized service is essential when matching clients with the right financial...

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Chad Andersen

Consultant

(515) 273.5120 x106

(515) 273.5128

candersen@securitiesmail.com

Mr. Andersen specializes in retirement planning strategies assisting both individuals and businesses. Chad is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and has served on the local board of the Des Moines...

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Ron Stahl

Registered Representative

(515) 273-5120

(515) 273-5128

rstahl@securitiesmail.com

Ron Stahl has been a consultant with First Heartland Financial Group since May of 2009. Ron holds individual financial consultations in the areas of retirement & savings strategies, business strategies, long-term care insurance, health...

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Derek Betka

Senior Associate, Registered Representative

(402) 710-0454

dbetka@securitiesmail.com

Derek Betka is a Registered Representative with Lincoln Financial Securities and is a Senior Associate at First Heartland Financial Group. He is available at Generations Bank in Exeter, NE. His practice is focused on taking the time to...

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Kristin Barclay

Office Assistant

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kbarclay@securitiesmail.com

Kristin began working for First Heartland Financial Group in August of 2013. She works part time assisting senior associates Mitchell McMahon and Zach Lussman with client interactions and paperwork.

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Tara Brown

Office Assistant

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Tara Brown assists Jen Gualco on a part-time basis.Tara currently resides in Kansas where she works as a registered nurse.

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Kelly Joseph

Associate

kellyjoseph@securitiesmail.com

Kelly has over 20 years experience in marketing, sales, and relationship building. After leaving corporate America, she decided to take a career path that revolves around helping protect families financial futures and provide peace of...
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Scott Prickett

Sales Manager, Financial Consultant

515-273-5120 ext. 108

515-273-5128

sprickett@securitiesmail.com

Scott has been a Financial Consultant since 2003. He is a member of NAIFA (Des Moines Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors). Scott believes a cornerstone of financial services is the recognition that everyone's economic and...

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