About
Through tailored and timely financial and investment advice, our goal is to help clients succeed financially and work toward their life goals. Whether you’re in the early stages of building wealth or facing complex retirement- or estate-planning choices later in life, we’re ready and equipped to help you make decisions for your future.
Meet Our Team
Thomas Jaeger
Managing Director - InvestmentsFrom setting up college savings plans for babies, guiding young adults on how it makes sense to begin saving early, helping successful seniors feel confident about their retirement and ultimately helping to ensure a legacy is transferred the way our clients wish, Tom and his team are committed to helping clients reach their goals. Tom has had the privilege of assisting many families over the past 20 years.
Background and credentials
Tom's interest in the stock market began October 19th 1987 otherwise called Black Monday. Being fifteen years old listening to the radio during that major market crash triggered a lifelong interest in the stock market. Tom and his team have been able to build an extremely successful practice and have achieved the title of Managing Director-Investments of Wells Fargo Advisors. He was recognized from 2015-2022 on the Wells Fargo Advisor’s Platinum Council.
Away from the office
Tom believes in giving back to his community. He has served as a board chair, board member and trustee of the United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States, volunteered as a Dubuque Chamber of Commerce Ambassador where he helped with ribbon cuttings and promoting business in the Tri-State area and was a long time member of the Dubuque Rotary Club, where he has served as a board member.
The Platinum Council (Previously known as Premier Advisor) distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors as measured by completion of educational components, business production based on the past year, and professionalism. Additional criteria, best practices and team structure, may also be used to determine recipients.
Janet Shirk
Senior Client AssociateJanet began her financial services career in 1995 and loves making a difference in client’s financial lives. She prides herself on going above and beyond in helping clients. She feels fortunate to be working with multiple generations of the same families who may reside in Waterloo area or across the country. Great service, trust and confidence makes all the difference in helping families succeed financially
Janet and her husband Ben have two daughters. She enjoys family vacations, cooking, watching the Hallmark channel, and relaxing on the patio.
Clients. First. Always
Service. Second to None
Joellen Herkert
Client AssociateWhy Invest With Us
Your financial needs and goals are uniquely your own. When investing or working with us, you’ll benefit from a flexible, customizable planning approach and the support of a company dedicated to helping investors thrive and succeed.