Who We Are
 Mary Sterk
Mary Sterk, CFP®, founder of Sterk Financial Services, Inc, has been in the financial services industry for over 18 years. Having been the leading female representative for many years, she consistently ranks in the top 5 overall advisors for her broker dealer. Mary has earned numerous awards, including the prestigious Eagle's Circle Award 9 years in a row, the Leadership Council Award, and is a multiple year qualifier for the Million Dollar Roundtable's Court and Top of the Table. Mary was recently the Chairperson of the Woodbury Financial Services Representative Advisory Council. Mary is very active in her community. In 2011, Mary won the Siouxland Women of Excellence "Women Who Take Risks" award. She has been a part of the Premier Educations Family Values Focus Seminars, Siouxland Estate Planning Council, Women United, Greater Dakota Valley Jaycees and has taught Financial Planning courses at a local college. As an avid private pilot, Mary loves flying her Piper Cherokee 235 to meet with advisors and clients alike. Her passion for bringing value to relationships with her clients, family and friends has undeniably contributed to her success. Mary and her three children live in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. Email marysterk@sterkfinancialservices.com  Laurie Lake
Laurie Lake is the Client Services Manager. With over 10 years of experience, Laurie holds her license in Life and Health insurance, and securities and is a Registered Admin. Laurie spends her days making sure our valued clients' needs are met! In 2003 Laurie received the Woodbury Financial Services Administrative Assistant of the Year Award. Laurie lives with her husband Rustin and three children in Hinton, Iowa. Email laurielake@sterkfinancialservices.com Kelsey Bankey 
Kelsey Bankey is the Paraplanner for Sterk Financial Services. She works alongside our advisors to assist them during the financial planning process. With over 4 years of experience in the financial services industry, Kelsey’s top notch technical support helps our team provide our clients with the best possible financial strategies. Kelsey has her Series 6, 7, and 63.
Kathy Kroger When calling Sterk Financial Services you often get to speak with Kathy Kroger. Kathy is the Administrative Coordinator. Kathy makes it her priority daily to work with clients, handle scheduling, and coordinate special projects. Kathy is a lifetime resident of Sioux City, Iowa. Email kathykroger@sterkfinancialservices.com  Amy Heaton
Amy Heaton, CFO, keeps us all coordinated. With over 15 years of accounting experience, Amy's focus is on the company operations and financials. Amy's mission is to help grow Sterk Financial Services with a strong foundation making it the financial planning company you'll want to grow with! Amy lives with her husband Jasen and their two children in Sioux City, Iowa. Email: amyheaton@sterkfinancialservices.com  KT Trover
KT is the go to person for all special projects. KT spends many hours working behind the scenes to better our processes to allow us to better serve you! KT currently lives in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa with her husband Mike and three children. Email kttrover@sterkfinancialservices.com
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