Honors & Press

In the Press 

A collection of our recent press coverage and company news.

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July 1, 2024 

Cedar Point named Best Wealth Management Team in Corridor 

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Encompassing 49 categories, ranging from the best professional firms to the best cultural attractions.

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May 3, 2024 

Cedar Point Capital Partners celebrates new office with ribbon-cutting ceremony 

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Members of Cedar Point Capital Partners held a ribbon cutting for the firm’s founding office space. 

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Nov. 5, 2023

Nicholas Timm joins Cedar Point Capital Partners 

The Cedar Rapids Gazette 

The region’s leading daily newspaper spotlights Nicholas Timm upon joining the firm.

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Aug. 18, 2023 

David Ernst Interview on Mind Ya Business 

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David and podcast host Jess Novotny dive into David’s entrepreneurial journey. 

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Oct 12, 2022

The Importance of Discipline in Investing (and Football) 

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David Ernst writes about the commonalities between investing and football coaching. 

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July 19, 2022 

Member Spotlight: Cedar Point Capital Partners 

Greater Iowa City  

Meet the founding partners and why they represent an alternative to the big guys.

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Feb 14, 2022

New wealth management firm focuses on ‘human capital’ 

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Trent Von Ahsen discusses the firm’s launch and emphasis on ‘human capital.’ 

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Honors & Certifications 

A collection of our firm's recent honors.

David Ernst is a Professional Plan Consultant®

PPC designees have a framework for managing optimized retirement plan strategies for businesses.

Cedar Point Capital Partners named Best Wealth Management Firm

Awarded in 2024 by readers of the Corridor Business Journal in Eastern Iowa.

Trent Von Ahsen is a Member of the CFA Institute

The CFA Institute is a not-for-profit comprising the world’s largest association of investment professionals.

Trent Von Ahsen is a Member of the Investments & Wealth Institute

The IWI is the leading association designed to train and support advanced financial practitioners.

Trent Von Ahsen is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional

CFP® professionals are held to the highest ethical and educational standards.

Trent Von Ahsen is a Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®)

The premier certification for financial advisers and investment consultants, meeting international standards.

Trent Von Ahsen is a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®)

An advanced certification for advisers providing the specialized skills required by high net-worth clients.

Trent Von Ahsen is a Retirement Management Advisor® (RMA®)

An advanced certification for advisers building custom retirement income plans to mitigate risk and improve outcomes.

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News & Announcements

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Feb 2, 2022

Cedar Point Capital Partners Launches to Offer Holistic Capital Management

Backed by three seasoned financial professionals, Cedar Point Capital Partners has launched in Eastern Iowa and is now offering clients across the country access to fee-only, relationship-based financial life planning services.

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