Our Team

Mike started his career with The Equitable of New York, now AXA. Since then, he’s worked as an entrepreneur, a CEO, and held various management positions at both public and private companies, as well as serving as mayor of a community and chairman of a bi-state regional planning commission.

Mike believes that developing meaningful relationships continues to be the key to mutual success. Helping people achieve their goals creates a very satisfying life for all concerned.

Mike has been married to his wife, Lori, for over 30 years. They have three sons and recently added a daughter-in-law. Two of their sons work in Denver and one will soon be in college. Mike and his family enjoy hiking, bicycling, golfing, they’re active in their church, and enjoy family gatherings.

Doug has been in the financial services business since he first qualified for his Iowa Insurance License on July 31, 1983. He established DW Insurance Company, Inc. in 1996 and has been owner of Bettendorf Financial Group since 1998. Over the years, Doug has continued to expand his knowledge base of the industry and has added a couple of professional designations – CLU^® and ChFC^®. Further, he has a special love for Colorado and has been working with clients in Colorado since 2003.

While Doug is proud of his success in the field, he is more proud that he serves his clients well. Doug’s goal is to give sound financial advice and help guide clients toward secure futures. Many of his clients have been with him for more than 20 years, and it is the trust they have in Doug and the personal connection they share that brings him so much satisfaction.

Doug and his wife Sheila have been lifelong residents of the Quad Cities but spend a great deal of time with family and special friends in Colorado. They have two grown sons. Doug and Sheila enjoy traveling in their motor home with their two Hungarian Sheepdogs – Doug’s girls Zoey and Sasha.

John is a Financial Advisor who serves clients’ Financial Planning and Investment Portfolio Management needs. He is also responsible for developing investment ideas and portfolios for advisors in both offices.

John is originally from Massachusetts and enjoys living with his wife and son in Bettendorf, Iowa. John and his wife are active in the bicycling community as volunteers, advocates, riders and occasional racers.