John Barksdale

David Stevens CFP®,Founder & Principal After spending nearly 20 years of his career at TD Ameritrade, where he ran the largest advice practice in the nation, David founded Stevens Capital PartnersTM, an SEC fee-only Registered Investment Advisory Firm (formerly known as Purposeful Wealth). David is a University of Nebraska at Lincoln graduate, a series 66 licensed (Investment Advisor), and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ designation. He is a proud member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors and is on the Board of Directors for the Financial Planning Association of Nebraska. David has been a guest speaker and panelist at local and national conferences throughout the financial industry. David and the team focus on your life, family, and priorities to help you determine, navigate, and achieve your goals. His commitment to the fiduciary model of investment management is one of the pillars that support his work ethic and core values. ‍He and his wife, Natalia have four children and live in Omaha, where he enjoys attending and coaching their children’s academic, musical, and athletic events. He sits on several boards and enjoys making a positive impact in the lives of others. Part of that commitment is his pledge to donate 10 percent of the profits of Stevens Capital PartnersSM to his community.

Nicholas Harlow is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, with over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been providing financial guidance to clients since 1988, specializing in areas such as family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Mr. Harlow holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, earned in 1981. He has earned several professional designations, including the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) awarded in 2000 by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ in conjunction with the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2007, he obtained the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® (CRPC®) designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. In 2014, he became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certificant, awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. In addition, he holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional role, Mr. Harlow enjoys biking, cooking, golfing, and tennis.

Daniel Lassek is a Senior Financial Advisor and managing partner of The Schubert & Lassek Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2014, working alongside his father, Ron Lassek, and partner, Kathryn Schubert. Since 2019, he has held a leadership role within the group, which operates offices in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska. Daniel specializes in serving multi-generational families, entrepreneurs, and executives by providing wealth management strategies tailored to significant life transitions and goals. His areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive and equity compensation services, family and legacy wealth management, philanthropic planning, and retirement planning. The Schubert & Lassek Group has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list for 2024, 2025, and 2026. He earned a Bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Active in his community, Daniel has served as President-Elect, Secretary, and board member of the Omaha West Rotary Club and participates in multiple committees. He is also involved with the Bennington Chamber of Commerce, Bennington Youth Football, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity - Delta Chi Alumni, and the UNO Alumni Association. Daniel and his wife Mandy live in Bennington, Nebraska, where they are raising three children. Outside of work, he enjoys coaching youth sports, live music, and spending time with his family.