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Accessible. Knowledgeable. Personable.

We’ve cultivated a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we offer a broad range of expertise to support your financial goals. Whether you’re seeking specialized investment advice or you want a financial partner you can connect with on a personal level, we’re here to provide tailored guidance that helps you live your best life.  

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Nathan Clark

CFP®, CHFC®, CLU®, LUTCF®

Principal | Financial Adviser

Nathan Clark has been serving his clients as a financial adviser since 2007, working with individuals, families, and business owners to help them make confident decisions around insurance, financial, business, and estate planning. He believes strong financial strategies start with listening, and he takes pride in building long-term relationships grounded in trust, clarity, and shared goals.

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Alexa Lenhart

Financial Adviser

Alexa Lenhart is a financial adviser based in Sac City, Iowa, serving clients since 2019. She works with individuals at every stage of life—including young professionals, retirees, business owners, and farmers—helping them navigate financial decisions with clarity and confidence.

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Jay Black

Financial Adviser

Jay Black is a financial adviser who specializes in assisting families and business owners as they transition into retirement. With over 40 years of experience spanning agricultural business management, insurance, and investment planning, Jay brings a steady, practical perspective built on decades of real-world insight.

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Joseph Bethel

FSCP®

Financial Adviser

Joseph Bethel is a Financial Adviser based in Ankeny, Iowa. He has been serving clients in the financial services industry since 2021 and holds the Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP®) designation.

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John Enslin

Financial Adviser

John Enslin is a Financial Adviser based in Ackley, Iowa, who has been serving clients since 2010. Over the years, he has worked with a wide range of individuals and businesses, including young professionals just beginning their financial journey, retirees planning for the future, small business owners, and farming families.

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Tyler Cahill

CFP®

Associate Financial Adviser

Tyler Cahill is an Associate Adviser at IFS Group, where he works closely with clients to build practical, client-focused financial plans. Since entering the industry, Tyler has been dedicated to developing a strong foundation in comprehensive financial planning and client service, with a focus on clear communication and long-term relationship building. 

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Empowering Your Financial Journey

Part of our mission as your advisers is to equip and empower you with the best resources on your financial journey. That’s why we’ve partnered with New York Life, an industry leader known for its world-class financial solutions and commitment to client success. Through this partnership, you have access to a wide range of financial expertise and resources, all delivered with the personalized care and attention of our boutique team.

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NATHAN CLARK
Adel, IA
515.993.1084
ALEXA LENHART
Sac City, IA
712.662.5040
JAY BLACK
Ames, IA
515.233.1100
JOSEPH BETHEL
Ankeny, IA
515.249.5277
JOHN ENSLIN
Ackley, IA
319.883.0742
Disclosure

Nathan Clark is an agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in the states of AZ, CA (CA Insurance License #0L10057), CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MN, MO, NE, PA, and SD. No insurance business may be conducted outside the states referenced.

As a New York Life Agent, Nathan Clark is licensed and authorized to offer insurance in California, but Innovative Financial Solutions may not be. For additional information on California licensure status, please click here.

Nathan Clark is a Registered Representative of and offers securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, 709 Main St, Adel, IA, 50003, 515-993-1084. In this regard, this communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the states of AL, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MN, MO, ND, NE, NJ, PA, SD, TX, and WI. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific states referenced.

Nathan Clark is also a Financial Adviser with Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, offering advisory services in the states of AL, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MN, MO, ND, NE, NJ, PA, SD, TX, and WI. As such, these services are strictly intended for individuals residing in the states referenced.

Innovative Financial Solutions is not owned or operated by NYLIFE Securities LLC or its affiliates.

Neither Innovative Financial Solutions nor its associates are in the business of offering tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, or accounting professional before making any decisions.

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