Meet Our Team

Kevin is a Co-Founder of Your Vision Financial Group.  He excels at understanding the complex strategies in his profession.  He is passionate about creating comprehensive financial solutions for his clients' goals and objectives.

As a Financial Adviser with Eagle Strategies LLC and a 25-year Agent of New York Life Insurance Company, Kevin is able to take a comprehensive approach to helping his clients address their financial needs, tomorrow and well into the future.

Kevin has achieved Lifetime Qualifying Membership of the Million Dollar Round Table². In 2024, Kevin was named a Forbes Top Financial Security Professional Top 100¹. In 2015, he was named one of NAIFA-Iowa's Top 4 Agents under 40 years old. Kevin was elected and served as a member of the 2012 New York Life Agents Advisory Council. Kevin was Past President and Past National Board Member of The Society of Financial Professionals, Cedar Rapids Iowa Chapter.

Kevin and his wife, Erika, were married in 2000 and have two (2) daughters.  As a family, they enjoy church, sporting events, board games & movie nights.

1. Forbes Best-in-State Top Financial Security Professional were selected by an independent research firm based on various qualitative and quantitative data. You can learn more about SHOOK Research's methodology here. Neither SHOOK nor Forbes receives any compensation in exchange for placement on its Top Financial Security Professional (FSP) rankings, which are determined independently (see methodology). FSP refers to professionals who are properly licensed to sell life insurance and annuities. FSPs may also hold other credentials and licenses which would allow them to offer investments and securities products through those licenses. Ranking algorithm is based on qualitative measures learned through telephone, virtual and in-person interviews to measure best practices. Also considered: client retention, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, such as: assets under management, sales figures and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and audited performance reports are rare. Individuals must carefully choose the right FSP for their own situation and perform their own due diligence. SHOOK's research and rankings provide opinions intended to help individuals choose the right FSP and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client's experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. For more information, please see http://www.SHOOKresearch.com. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC.
2. Lifetime Qualifying Membership: The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), The Premier Association of Financial Professionals, is recognized globally as the standard of excellence for life insurance sales performance in the insurance and financial services industry.

Scott is a Partner of Your Vision Financial Group. He is a graduate of Simpson College and the University of Iowa Business School.  He started his career in the Financial Services Industry in 2003.  In 2016 he joined Kevin Lindblom at Your Vision Financial Group.  Over that time, he has been excited to be a part of creating a team built around educating and supporting clients so that they can enjoy financial confidence.

Scott enjoys getting to know his clients.  As they share their personal and financial goals, he is able to take part in creating and implementing solutions that support those goals.

Scott is a Financial Advisor with Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser.  In that role Scott can help clients with their insurance and investment needs.  He can also provide his clients with customized financial plans that address their concerns and pursue their financial objectives.

Scott believes that it is his purpose in all areas of life to help people understand, grow, and gain confidence.

If he could do anything, Scott would “Help people to THINK in a way that causes them to SMILE.”

Scott and his wife, Tracy, were married in 2000 and have four sons. Scott enjoys handball and hunting. Together Scott and Tracy enjoy traveling and watching their boys pursue their passions.

Before joining New York Life in 2018, Mike was a firefighter with the City of Cedar Rapids for 10 years.  While being a firefighter was very rewarding, Mike chose to begin a new career where he could continue pursuing his passion of helping and protecting people in our community while also prioritizing his family.  Mike is from the small town of Riverside, Iowa and is the youngest of four children.  He resides in Iowa City with his beautiful wife, Sarah, and four sons with whom he bleeds black and gold for our Hawkeyes.

Mike values hard work, honesty and integrity and these values drive his commitment to continuously improve in both his personal and professional life.  This led to receiving the New Agent of the Year award in all three years he was eligible as well as being recognized as a New York Life Council agent each year of his career.

As a Financial Advisor with Eagle Strategies LLC, Financial Services Certified Professional and Registered Investment Advisor, Mike believes in providing a space for his clients to work toward their individual goals by providing comprehensive financial planning that includes Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance and Retirement Planning Solutions.

Mike officially joined YVFG in 2024 after working closely with both Scott and Kevin over the past few years.

Colton is a competitive young advisor at Your Vision Financial Group. He is dedicated to his education and loves learning as much as he can about his clients.

As a Financial Services Professional and Agent of New York Life Insurance Company since 2020, Colton specializes in helping people better understand their current financial situation and clarify their most important goals, allowing them to make educated decisions toward those goals.

Colton has acquired his Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) designation from the American College and is working towards another.

Colton lives in Cedar Rapids. He enjoys spending time with his friends and family, the majority of whom live here in Iowa. Originally from O'Fallon, MO, Colton and his identical twin brother came to Iowa to play football and study business together at Coe College.

Roger was born and raised on a farm in southwest Iowa, is a graduate of Iowa State University, and earned his MBA from the University of Iowa. He previously worked as an agent and Partner with New York Life. Roger joined YVFG in 2022. He works in tandem with the advisors, constructing solutions for our clients. His favorite part of the job is simplifying the complexities of asset management so clients can feel empowered about their financial decisions.

Jack graduated from Coe College in 2023 where he earned a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in business management and a minor in Economics. He was a member of the football team for four years and a captain.

Jack started as an intern at YVFG in the summer of 2022, where he learned the ins and outs of how the business operates. From there, he took his securities certification exams and upon graduation, joined YVFG full time as an Associate Financial Advisor in 2024. Jack enjoys being able to assist clients in reaching their financial goals they set out to achieve.

In his free time, he likes to spend time with friends and family and will go anywhere to play a couple rounds of golf.

Beth Pilcher joined Your Vision Financial Group in 2019 as the Director of Client Services, where she plays a pivotal role in overseeing client service, new business processing operations, training and onboarding new team members, and overall office operations. With a passion for connecting with people, Beth takes great pride in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring that all clients receive the attention and support they deserve.

Beth holds a degree in Marketing and Public Relations from the University of Northern Iowa. Before joining Your Vision Financial Group, she spent nine years with the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), where she collaborated closely with insurance agents and financial advisors.

Beth married her husband, Gene, in 2011, and together they have three children. The family enjoys spending quality time camping, as well as coaching or cheering on their children’s numerous extracurricular activities.

Kendolynn is a Cedar Rapids native and graduated from Jefferson High School. Upon graduation, she enlisted in the U.S. Navy where she served four years. Her Naval career included assignments aboard the USS Frank Cable AS-40, Charleston Naval Base, and the Mine Countermeasures Group II. After being honorably discharged, she returned to Cedar Rapids to raise a family and continued her education at Hamilton Business College, graduating with a Certificate as a Legal Executive Assistant.

Kendolynn joined YVFG in 2023 as our Administrative Assistant. She takes great pride in providing excellent service to our clients and enjoys building relationships with each of them, whether over the phone or in the office. She can be found at our front desk with a bright smile and a contagious laugh. Kendolynn is always happy to talk about her six grandchildren and enjoys time camping, kayaking, and traveling.

Sienna Kaestner began her collegiate journey at Kirkwood Community College, earning an Associate’s Degree in Marketing Management while working as an Administrative Assistant at Your Vision Financial Group in 2021. She then pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Event Management at Iowa State University, where she was actively involved in leadership roles, including Treasurer of the Event Management Club, Youth Mentor and Special Events Director of the University’s sold-out, entirely student-run fashion show.

Sienna is known for her strong work ethic, attention to detail, and passion for streamlining workflows. She enjoys getting to know each client and is always looking for ways to improve processes with fresh ideas and organizational efficiency. Sienna also brings a sense of hospitality to her work, ensuring clients feel valued and well cared for. After gaining prior valuable experience with Your Vision Financial Group, she returned to the team in 2024, contributing to its continued growth and success.

Outside of work, Sienna enjoys traveling, trying new hobbies, and cheering on Iowa State athletics with her family and friends. She spent a summer living in downtown Omaha, where she explored a new appreciation for art, culture, and history, and continues to seek opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

Ava started with Your Vision Financial Group in the summer of 2024. She grew up in North Liberty, but spent a majority of her time in Cedar Rapids with homeschool friends and classmates. In summer of 2024, she married her high school sweetheart, Henry Kautz, who she met at homeschool co-op. Now, she is majoring in accounting and minoring in Latin at the University of Iowa. Ava and Henry enjoy spending time with family, playing with cats, working out, and racing their 1989 Camaro in auto-cross events.

From a young age, Ava has been interested in business and math, starting her own lawn mowing and craft businesses in elementary and middle school. She enjoys the opportunities Your Vision Financial Group has given her to learn about financial products and gain experience working with clients. Most of all, she loves the team.  After her summer internship, she decided to continue part-time during the school year. Having passed the Life, Health, and Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam, she is now a Licensed Service Assistant. By the end of college, her goal is to pass the CPA and securities exams so that she can help others with all things finance.

Sam Shaw joined Your Vision Financial Group in January 2025 as a licensed service assistant. A 2024 graduate of Coe College with a degree in Business Administration, Sam also played football for the Kohawks and served as team captain.

Sam is committed to developing a deep understanding of the financial industry and assisting YVFG and its clients in every way possible. Currently, Sam is advancing in his professional qualifications, working towards completing his certifications.

A Cedar Rapids resident, Sam enjoys spending quality time with family and friends. Outside of work, you’ll often find Sam on the golf course, embracing the challenge of the game.