Our Team
Jason L. Blomgren, CLU, ChFC, CFP®
President and CEO
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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 ®...
Benjamin Bruins, ChFC
Vice President, Investment Adviser Representative*
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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...
Jen Gualco
Field Operations Manager & Executive Client Coordinator
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Jennifer.devine@securitiesmail.com
Stacy Blomgren
Marketing Director
Mitchell McMahon
Registered Representative*, Senior Associate
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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...
Zach Lussman
Senior Associate, Investment Advisor Representative
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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...
Nicholas S. Feledy
Associate, Registered Representative
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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...
Chad Andersen
Consultant
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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...
Derek Betka
Senior Associate, Registered Representative
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...
Kristin Barclay
Office Assistant
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.
Tara Brown
Office Assistant
Tara Brown assists Jen Gualco on a part-time basis.Tara currently resides in Kansas where she works as a registered nurse.
Kelly Joseph
Associate
kellyjoseph@securitiesmail.com
Scott Prickett
Sales Manager, Financial Consultant
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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...