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Kathy Gerdes

Licensed Service Assistant


Kathy Gerdes is a Licensed Service Assistant with the Wiskus Group and has been an integral part of the team since 2005. She earned her business degree from the University of Iowa and brings more than 35 years of experience in the insurance industry. Kathy holds a life insurance license and plays a key role in supporting new accounts, licensing, client service, and office management.

Kathy understands the importance of trust in client relationships. She believes individuals and families need knowledgeable professionals who will walk alongside them through every stage of life, helping to ease the pressures that come with important financial and personal decisions. Her goal is for every client to feel supported — especially during challenging times — knowing they have someone beside them who genuinely cares about their wants, needs, and concerns.

Outside the office, Kathy enjoys cheering on Iowa State University football and basketball, gardening, and spending quality time with her family.

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Pella Office

821 Franklin St.
Pella, IA 50219

Office: 641.628.1505
Fax: 641.628.1508
Email: Mark@wiskusgroup.com

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Grimes Office

213 SE Main St.
Grimes, IA 50111

Office: 515.608.7850
Fax: 515.608.7950
Email: Mark@wiskusgroup.com

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Mark Wiskus is an agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in the states of AZ, CA (CA Insurance License #0G49155), CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, OH, OK, SD, TX, VA, WA, and WI. No insurance business may be conducted outside the states referenced.

As a New York Life Agent, Mark Wiskus is licensed and authorized to offer insurance in California, but Wiskus Group may not be. For additional information on California licensure status, please click here.

Mark Wiskus is a Registered Representative of and offers securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, 821 Franklin St, Pella, IA, 50219, 641-628-1505. In this regard, this communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, TX, VA, and WI. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific states referenced.

Mark Wiskus is also a Financial Adviser with Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, offering advisory services in the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, TX, VA, and WI. As such, these services are strictly intended for individuals residing in the states referenced.

Mark Wiskus is a Member Agent of The Nautilus Group®, a service of New York Life Insurance Company.

Wiskus Group is not owned or operated by NYLIFE Securities LLC or its affiliates.

Neither Wiskus Group nor its associates are in the business of offering tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, or accounting professional before making any decisions.

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