Lora Brons, CFA

Lora Brons, CFA has a strong background in finance with experience in various roles. Lora is currently working as a VP-Investment Trust Officer at Iowa State Bank. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Analyst at Farm Bureau Financial Services, where they conducted research and analysis for different sectors and made investment recommendations. At American Equity, Lora held multiple roles, including Senior Fixed Income Credit Analyst, Fixed Income Credit Analyst, and Internal Auditor. In these positions, they managed investment teams, analyzed potential investments, maintained relationships with investment banks, conducted due diligence, and monitored investments. Lora has extensive experience in financial analysis, risk assessment, and portfolio management.

Lora Brons, CFA, obtained their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Finance & Real Estate from the University of Northern Iowa - College of Business in 2004. In 2017, they attended the University of Iowa, where they earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, and also pursued a Master's degree in Business Analytics, which they completed in 2021. Lora Brons obtained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification from the CFA Institute in September 2012. Additionally, they have other certifications from LOMA, including FLMI, FFSI, PCS, ARA, and AAPA, although the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.