FINANCIAL Life Planning

A trusted partner for your point in life.

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Our Approach

The Cedar Point Difference

Experience local, custom portfolio management and holistic financial planning in an ensemble approach that seamlessly blends tax and estate planning with private wealth management.

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Full-Time Fiduciary

We’re independent and solely dedicated to your best financial interests.

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Fee Only

We believe in transparency—no hidden expenses, costs or commissions.

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CEFEX Certified

The first Corridor-based firm, and one of less than 300 globally, certified for fiduciary excellence.

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Relationship Driven

We lean in to the importance of connections, relationships, and serving others.

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Evidence Based

We maintain comprehensive, cutting-edge knowledge and thought leadership in our field.

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Tech Forward

We use innovative financial technology to provide confidence and deliver results.

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Who We Are

Meet Our Team

Whether you live, work and play here in the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Corridor or across the country, plan your future with someone you know, and who knows you.

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David
Ernst

Partner
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Trent
Von Ahsen

Partner
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Bridget
Davis

Partner
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Nicholas
Timm

Director
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Aaron
Epstein

Director
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Khloe
Burkum

Associate
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Our Services

Our expertise across investments, tax and estate planning mean we can create a financial life strategy that grows with you. Our individual client services include:

As a CEFEX-certified firm, we also offer a variety of fiduciary-grade consulting services for our business and institutional clients, including:

  • Retirement Plan Management 
  • Foundation & Endowment Management

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