Matt Bral, CFA®, CPWA®, AIF®
Founding Partner & Director of Investment Strategy
Growing up in small-town Iowa, Matt learned the values of persistence, integrity, and humility early in life. He carried these values with him to Drake University in Des Moines, where he graduated with honors from the College of...
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Tony Niedert, RICP®, AIF®
Founding Partner & President
Tony's passion for the financial markets started at age 12 when he began buying stocks and mutual funds with the proceeds from summer employment. The majority of Tony's personal and professional life has been in the state of Iowa. He...
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Mackenzie McCarthy
Wealth Management Specialist
Mackenzie grew up in Waukee, Iowa, and attended the University of Iowa, where she earned a degree in Economics. She is currently continuing her education through the University of Iowa’s MBA program, specializing in Finance and...
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Kay Mickelson
Senior Client Relationship Manager
Kay grew up in the small town of Lake View in northwest Iowa and attended Iowa State University for her undergraduate degree and then Drake University for her master's degree. Her background is in accounting and finance as she earned...
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C.J. Shipman
Client Relationship Manager
Originally from Fairfield in Southeast Iowa, CJ joined Bral Niedert in 2025, bringing nearly a decade of experience in wealth management operations. Known for his strong industry knowledge and commitment to client-focused solutions, CJ...
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