Our Story

We Are INDEPENDENT

You may be familiar with firms that are subsidiaries of commercial banks, investment banks, or investment companies. An independent, financial advisory firm is different because they generally do not underwrite securities, create research, or engage in investment banking. This allow us to offer non-proprietary products, such as mutual funds or life insurance, from a wide variety of companies. We choose to work this way because this gives us ability to provide investment advice and holistic financial and retirement planning guidance without expectations to sell proprietary products.

Dr. Goyal has extensive background in financial markets, including stocks, bonds, options, futures, commodities, alternatives, and in developing and executing discretionary and systematic trading strategies. Dr. Goyal earned his Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering. He holds Series 65 (Uniform Investment Adviser Law), Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law), SIE (Securities Industry Essentials), Series 6 (Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative), Series 7 (General Securities Representative), Series 22 (Direct Participation Programs Representative), and California LAH (Life, Accident and Health) Insurance licenses. He has also passed Series 3 (National Commodities Futures) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 candidate exams. His passion includes self-realization and meditation to realize higher purpose of life.

Cody Phelps is Enterprise Leader with 15 years of experience in the financial sector. Cody attended Central College in Iowa and is currently a licensed Series 7 (General Securities Representative), 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law), 66 (Uniform Combined State Law), 53 (Municipal Securities Principal), and 24 (General Securities Principal) professional. He has also passed Series 3 (National Commodities Futures) exam. In Cody’s current role, he is responsible for partnering with our current Financial Professionals to help build and support their independent practice. Outside of work, Cody enjoys playing golf and pickleball, and enjoys being active with his wife and two sons.

Kathy Tynan is our Senior Advisor Liaison with over 29 years of experience in the financial sector. Kathy has an associate’s degree in Business Administration and Computer Programing and is currently completing a Bachelor’s degree from Graceland University. Kathy ensures that communication and advisor relationships are all operating smoothly. Kathy is also a Licensed Massage Therapist with a private practice and enjoys bicycling, gardening, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

Deb Smith is our Senior Client Services Consultant with over 8 years of experience in the financial sector. Deb graduated from Upper Iowa University and is currently a licensed Series 99 (Operations Professional) professional. Deb is responsible for communicating directly with advisors, maintaining relationships and providing day-to-day support to ensure things operate smoothly. Deb enjoys reading, cooking, working out and spending time with family and friends.

Mark Hentschel is our Supervisory Principal with five years of experience in the financial sector. Mark graduated from Central College in Pella Iowa and is currently a licensed Series 7 (General Securities Representative), 66 (Uniform Combined State Law), and 24 (General Securities Principal) professional. Mark completes supervisory functions and assists with trading responsibilities. In his free time Mark enjoys hiking, soccer, board games, and spending time with his two young children.

Daniel Furlong is our Financial Professional Liaison with over 7 years of experience in the financial sector. Daniel has a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Computer Science and an MBA from Samford University. Daniel ensures that communications and operations are functioning at their peak efficiency. Daniel enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, enjoying the culinary arts, and is an avid golfer.

*Cody Phelps, Kathy Tynan, Deb Smith, Mark Hentschel, and Daniel Furlong are affiliated with Jordan Creek Financial Solutions, which is our Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction (OSJ). Cambridge markets securities and advisory services through Jordan Creek Financial Solutions.