Taufeek Shah

Taufeek Shah began their career in 2014 as a Financial Advisor, Investment Counselor, Plan Rollover Counselor, and Individual Investor at the Principal Financial Group. In this role, they counseled and educated clients on products offered, provided guidance on education to retirement, and actively acted in the best interest of clients. In 2018, they moved to Financial Architects as a Wealth Manager. Since 2015, they have been the Chief Executive Officer of Lola's Fine Hot Sauce, a global food company specializing in hot sauce condiments, chocolates, and cocktail mixers. In this role, they oversee the Des Moines team in ensuring the products are manufactured, delivered, and quality controlled, as well as handling market analysis and trends.

Taufeek Shah completed a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Management from Grand View University in 2014, and an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Business Administration and Management, General from Des Moines Area Community College in 2007. Taufeek also holds certifications in Life & Health Insurance from the National Insurance Producer Registry (obtained in 2016), Series 6 Registration | Investment Company & Variable Contract Products Limited Representative from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Series 63 | Uniform State Securities Agent from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and Series 7 General Securities Representative from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).