Legacy Financial Group

Brian Hood is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Legacy Financial Group in Des Moines, IA. He has worked at Brokers International Financial Services and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as head coach of the Central Iowa Scholastic Shooters, a nonprofit supporting junior shooting sports, and he is a member-owner of Quad B Flying, which involves ownership and flying of airplanes. Legacy Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, retirement plans, and institutions by offering investment management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm employs an active, diversified “total portfolio” approach, using fundamental and technical analysis, options, and structured notes, while tailoring portfolios to client objectives and acting as a fiduciary.

Tamara Smith is a financial advisor at Legacy Financial Group with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Peterson Financial Group, Inc., Princor Financial Services Corporation, and the American Diabetes Association. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in direct insurance sales focusing on life and fixed insurance products. Legacy Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, retirement plans, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of services including investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and financial education, using an active, diversified approach tailored to client objectives.

Anthony Gensler is a financial advisor at Legacy Financial Group with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Outside of finance, he works as a food delivery driver for Door Dash. Legacy Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm employs an active, diversified investment approach with a focus on long-term purchases, periodic rebalancing, and uses fundamental and technical analysis, options, and structured notes as part of its strategy.

Scott Nelson is a financial advisor at Legacy Financial Group with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Legacy Financial Group since 2016, following a one-year tenure at Select Medical. Outside of his advisory role, Nelson provides life insurance and fixed annuity sales as an agent. Legacy Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, retirement plans, and institutions, offering investment management, financial planning, consulting, and education programs. The firm employs an active, diversified investment approach focused on long-term strategies, fundamental and technical analysis, and customized portfolio management.

Scott Arnburg is a financial advisor with Legacy Financial Group in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and Legacy Financial Group since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Dragoon Trail Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America, a conservation nonprofit. Legacy Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, retirement plans, and institutions by providing investment management, financial planning, retirement and pension consulting, divorce-related financial consulting, and financial education. The firm employs an active, diversified “total portfolio” management approach that emphasizes long-term holdings with periodic rebalancing and incorporates fundamental and technical analysis.

Nicholas Hemsted is a financial advisor at Legacy Financial Group with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 license and previously worked at Bankers Trust and Veridian Credit Union. Nicholas is also a licensed life and health insurance agent in Iowa, appointed with various carriers to provide insurance and fixed annuity products. Legacy Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, retirement plans, and institutions by offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and financial education. The firm employs an active, diversified investment approach with a focus on long-term strategies, using fundamental and technical analysis and tailored portfolio management.

Rachel Wood is a financial advisor with Legacy Financial Group in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Brokers International Financial Services and Vsr Advisory Services. Outside of advisory work, she serves as treasurer for the Indianola Church of Christ. Legacy Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, retirement plans, and institutions, offering investment management, financial planning, consulting, and financial education. The firm employs an active, diversified investment approach focused on long-term holdings with periodic rebalancing, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis.

William Elson is a CFP® with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Legacy Financial Group in Des Moines, IA, where he has worked since 2016, and has held roles at Brokers International Financial Services, VSR Advisory Services, and other firms. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales and manages several non-investment-related business ventures including farming and real estate development. Legacy Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services, employing an active, diversified approach focused on long-term portfolio management with periodic rebalancing and tailored client strategies.