Meet Our Team

About Us

Lisa Carlson, Financial Advisor at Carlson Wealth Management in West Des Moines, IA

Lisa Carlson, NSSA®

Wealth Advisor & Founder

Lisa is a Wealth Advisor and founder of Carlson Wealth Management. She has nearly 20 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry. Prior to starting Carlson Wealth Management, Lisa established a wealth of knowledge in various sales leadership and marketing positions at leading financial services corporations. She helped top financial advisors understand various financial instruments to make sure clients retire confidently. 

Lisa is a graduate of Iowa State University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. While in college Lisa took the opportunity to study abroad in Seoul, South Korea where she studied Korean Language, International Business, and Korean Political Economy & Business. She holds an Insurance License with the state of Iowa. 

Lisa grew up in central Iowa, enjoying camping and being outdoors. In her spare time, you can find Lisa outdoors with her husband and two young boys. She is also an avid reader and passionate about health and wellness.

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Stephanie Bartlett

Administrative Assistant

Investment Team

Members of the Investment Team are licensed with Advisory Alpha, LLC, a SEC registered investment advisor.

Steve Osterink, Jr. - Chief Investment Officer - Advisory Alpha

Steve Osterink, Jr. , CFA, CFP®, AIF®
Chief Investment Officer

Jon Lohr - Research Director - Advisory Alpha

Jon Lohr, CFA, CFP®
Research Director

Nick Heinrich - Financial Planning Director - Advisory Alpha

Nick Heinrich, CFA, CFP®
Financial Planning Director

Brian Kragt - Operations Director - Advisory Alpha

Brian Kragt
Operations Director

Janine Osterink - Chief Compliance Officer - Advisory Alpha

Janine Osterink
Chief Compliance Officer

Mike Baker - Technology Director - Advisory Alpha

Mike Baker
Technology Director