Ian Rhode

Ian Rhode, CPA, MBA has a diverse work experience in the financial industry. Ian began their career at Soy Capital Bank and Trust, where they served in various roles including Teller and Audit Officer from 2008 to 2012. Ian then worked as a Mortgage Loan Officer at Prairie State Bank and Trust from 2012 to 2013. Ian returned to Soy Capital Bank and Trust and served as an Accounting Officer and Assistant Vice President of Accounting from 2013 to 2017. Ian later joined First Mid Insurance Group as a Treasurer from 2018 to 2019. Ian then moved to First Mid as Vice President and Director of Accounting, responsible for day-to-day accounting management for various business lines. Presently, Ian is the Chief Financial Officer at Investment Planners, Inc. - IPI Wealth Management, Inc., where they hold a leadership position overseeing financial operations.

Ian Rhode, CPA, MBA, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Millikin University, which they obtained from 2006 to 2012. Ian also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management from Illinois State University, which they earned from 2017 to 2019. Ian graduated from Eisenhower High School in 2005 with a High School Diploma. In addition, they have obtained the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in September 2014. Ian has also completed the "Leading Leaders" certification program at the Leadership Pipeline Institute, although the specific month of completion is unknown.