Midamerica Investment Advisory Group,Inc. (Des Moines)


Midamerica Investment Advisory Group,Inc. is a large advisory firm based in Des Moines. It manages $600.86 million of regulatory assets for 38 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2003 and has operated in the jurisdictions of Arizona, Iowa, and South Dakota.




Midamerica Investment Advisory Group provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, pension consulting services, and selection of other advisers. It doesn't provide financial planning services to its clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Midamerica Investment Advisory Group: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Midamerica Investment Advisory Group,Inc. is $600.86 million. The firm's AUM has grown by 971% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.


The firm manages $552.13 million in discretionary accounts and $48.72 million in non-discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $14.92 million each. Non-discretionary accounts, where clients actively manage their portfolios, generally hold around $48.72 million.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has several streams of revenue. Clients pay Midamerica Investment Advisory Group,Inc. for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees. Compensation based on assets under management promotes a long-term relationship between a client and the adviser and helps align mutual interests. These fees don’t include brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, and other account expenses.

Careers at Midamerica Investment Advisory Group,Inc.

J. Michael Earley has been acting as President since 1 May 2003. Jon Kent Augustine has served as the Chief Investment Officer since 1 Dec 2009. Mark Paul Mandziara joined the executive team most recently as the Senior Managing Director/Board Member.

Direct owners and executive officers



Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Midamerica Financial Corporation Shareholder 1 May 2003 75% - 100% 37-1448038
J. Michael Earley President 1 May 2003 Other 4665657
Robert Sterling Dewaay Vice president 1 May 2003 Other 2204158
Kip A. Albertson Secretary/treasurer 1 May 2003 Other 4665691
Kip J. Albertson Secretary/treasurer 1 May 2003 Other 4665691
Mary Ruth Dotterer Chief compliance officer 1 Mar 2004 Other 4347622
Mary Dotterer Pitcher Chief compliance officer 1 Mar 2004 Other 4347622
Margaret Mary Bishop Chief compliance officer 1 Jan 2007 Other 5277772
John Randall Lepley Chief compliance officer 1 Feb 2007 Other 1109828
Scott Dean Eltjes President and ceo 1 Aug 2009 Other 2258653
Suku Radia Chairman 1 Aug 2009 Other 5077530
Jon Kent Augustine Vice president/chief investment officer 1 Dec 2009 Other 4370549
Mark Paul Mandziara Senior managing director/board member 1 Dec 2009 Other 4665697

Indirect Owners

The SEC currently registers 3 indirect owners.

Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Formed Under Agreement Dated April 2 2002 By John Ruan As Settlor. Current Trustee: John Ruan John Ruan 1993 Revocable Trust Control person 1 Mar 2002 25% - 50% none
Formed 12/20/1991 By Elizabeth J. Ruan Settlor. Trustees: John Ruan Iii & Steven E. Zumbach Elizabeth J. Ruan Revocable Trust Control person 1 Mar 2002 25% - 50% none
Btc Financial Corporation Control person 1 May 2003 75% - 100% 01-0629894

Based in Des Moines

The principal office where Midamerica Investment Advisory Group,Inc. performs its advisory services is located at 453 7 Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 3702, which is also the mailing address of the firm. It doesn’t run an office outside of the United States.

You can reach the main office by calling the phone number 515-245-2416 or by fax 515-247-2054. The normal business hours are 8-5 on Monday - Friday.