Ward Phillips

Ward Phillips is a Wealth Management Advisor at Farm Bureau Financial Services, a position held since July 2025, emphasizing the importance of personal client relationships over algorithmic predictions. Prior to this role, Ward served in various leadership positions at WesleyLife, including Vice President of Market Strategy and Business Development, and held multiple sales roles at Watermark Retirement Communities, where responsibilities included ensuring budget goals and enhancing resident experiences. Ward's earlier experience includes serving as Director of Marketing and Sales at Claremont's Ramsey Village and Editor in Chief at Ethos Magazine. Educational achievements include an MBA in Marketing from Drake University and a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication with a focus on Business and Marketing from Iowa State University.