About

Since 1998

Bettendorf Financial Group of Bettendorf, Iowa was founded in 1998 by Douglas Wier. With over 40 years of financial services experience, he continues to lead the firm today. Doug has used his experience and expertise to attract and train many advisors over the years, which has resulted in the strong, knowledgeable, and committed advisors and support staff the firm has today. The team at Bettendorf Financial Group offers assistance with insurance and investment recommendations, as well as creating financial, estate, education, social security, and retirement planning strategies, in a family-style atmosphere. If you’re looking for a team of expert advisors to help ensure your financial future is in good hands, turn to Bettendorf Financial Group. To speak with a member of our team directly, give us a call at (563) 441-9903 or utilize our contact page to send us a direct message!

Meet Our Advisors

Doug Wier

I have been in the financial services business since 1983 when I sold my first life insurance policy. Working in the industry for 40 years I have developed a passion for enhancing the financial health of my clients. In addition, I have developed financial expertise through years of experience and receiving the professional designations CLU® and ChFC® from the American College of Financial Services. In 1998, I started Bettendorf Financial Group as an independent firm where I can put quality of service as one of the top priorities. I am proud that I have been able to serve my clients well and many of my clients have been with me for more than 40 years. I receive great satisfaction from the trust and loyalty my clients have placed in me. We have two grown sons that are still in the area. Sheila and I enjoy traveling in our motor home, spending time in our second home in Colorado and as lifelong dog lovers we have dogs that keep us busy.

John Harrington

I am a Financial Advisor acting as a fiduciary for my clients. In addition to meeting my client’s investment and financial needs, I am also responsible for developing portfolios for Bettendorf Financial Group. I am originally from Massachusetts and live with my wife, Janette, and our son, Justin, in Bettendorf. My wife and I are active in the bicycling community as volunteers, advocates, riders, and occasional racers. Janette is also pickleball leader, trainer, and competitor.

Todd Harris

I have been in the financial services industry since I graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in economics.  I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago where I started out as a financial advisor but was quickly recruited to become a wholesaler.  I was a wholesaler of financial products for about 6 years before realizing the travel involved was keeping me away from my family.  It was in 2006 that I made the move to the Quad Cities and began working at at an agency selling life and health insurance while still doing financial services through Bettendorf Financial Group. Over the years, I have continued to expand my knowledge base of the industry and in May of 2016, I earned my AIF® designation.  In July of 2018, I made the decision to move over to Bettendorf Financial Group to work full time as a financial advisor.  My wife Sara and I have 6 kids together who keep us very busy.  We currently live at Fyre Lake in Sherrard, IL and enjoy our weekends boating and fishing on the lake.  I also enjoy any chance I get to be out on the golf course.

Patrick Larkin

As a Navy veteran I am committed to service.  Upon retirement from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service I was looking for a place that I could continue to serve.  Bettendorf Financial Group’s commitment to clients impressed me from the start.  I joined the team to help clients with their comprehensive financial plans and completed the training for the professional designations CLU and ChFC.  Outside of Financial Planning one of my interests is travel and the Navy took me to 80 countries and all 50 states.  I have interests in international politics, food and culture.  In addition to financial advice I can also discuss domestic and international travel topics.  Lastly, I am impressed with the Quad Cities rich maritime history and connection to the Mississippi river.

Shannon Domski

Since starting with Bettendorf Financial Group in 2014, I have worn many hats. As I have obtained Insurance and securities licenses, my role has evolved to Financial Advisor. Along with the rest of the BFG team, I love working with our clients to help them realize their financial goals through life’s changes and market shifts.

While working at BFG, I graduated in 2018, with honors, from Augustana College with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Finance. This, along with my industry training, experience and licensing, allows me to help clients further their financial planning goals. I live in Moline with my husband Greg, our son Gregory, and our dog, Gizmo. We enjoy hiking, camping and cycling as a family.

Meet Our Staff

Dawn Wales

I joined Bettendorf Financial Group in 2018 as the Chief Operations Officer. I oversee the staff, assist financial professionals to make sure they are in compliance with industry regulations, and help to insure clients have a positive experience. I have been in the financial services industry since 2001 after obtaining my insurance licenses. I have since added several additional securities licenses which allow me to be an OSJ Designee. I graduated from Colorado Technical University with my bachelor’s degree in business administration/human resources. Although I am a self-proclaimed workaholic, I do enjoy spending time with my family and dogs, going to hockey games and participating in trivia events.

Amber Taflinger

I have worked in the financial industry for 7 years as an assistant and recently joined the Bettendorf Financial Group Team as Doug Wier’s Administrative Assistant. I am a people person and look forward to meeting and learning about the clients we serve and assisting them with their financial needs.

My husband, Eric, and I have three children, a daughter and son who are grown and work and live in the Quad Cities. Our youngest is still in high and lives with us in Long Grove.

My interests include spending time outdoors with friends ad family riding ATVs or UTVs all over the country. I also enjoy gardening and reading.

Denise Zertuche - Smith

I recently rejoined BFG as an Administrative Assistant after taking time off during the pandemic to homeschool my children. I have worked in customer service in come capacity since I began working at the age of 16. I worked in the banking industry for 9 years and in retail for 6 before joining BFG in 2018.

I am married to my high-school sweetheart and we have 3 amazing children together. I enjoy attending my children’s extracurricular activies, reading, watching movies, knitting, and am a huge Chicago Cubs fan. More than anything else, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and dog Biggie.

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Shelly McKinzey

I am the newest addition to the Bettendorf Financial Group administrative assistant team after making a career change in 2023. I had been working in the Healthcare industry for 23 years, as I’ve always enjoyed helping people, and now get to do so in a new way.

I live in Milan with my husband Ryan, and our dog, Lily. We have two adult children that  live in the Quad Cities. We were also blessed with our first grandson this year. We enjoy the outdoors. We love traveling, motorcycle riding, boating, hiking and family time. My true passion is helping pets find their way to loving homes through rescue and adoption. 

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