Karla Hoppes has been Chief Compliance Officer and Managing Member of The Heaton Hoppes Group since January 2023, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it. Karla Hoppes holds an Associate of Business degree in Accounting/Business Administration from American Institute of Business and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Upper Iowa University.
The Heaton Hoppes Group, LLC is a Cedar Falls, IA firm with $173M under management, 97 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.
Karla R. Hoppes is Investment Advisor Representative of Cedar Valley Wealth Advisors (CVWA), where she also serves as Chief Compliance Officer and managing member. With 30 years in the financial services profession, she advises individuals, families, 401(k) participants and business owners on their financial plans and investments. She became a partner with Bob Heaton on July 1, 2014.
Karla Hoppes’ longest registration is the current one, 16 years at The Heaton Hoppes Group since 2010. Before joining The Heaton Hoppes Group in 2010, Karla Hoppes was registered through Hogan Capital Management, Inc.
- Cedar Valley Wealth AdvisorsCurrent– present · 16 yearsCedar Falls, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 115511
- Hogan Capital Management, Inc.– · 8 yearsWaterloo, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 117438
Professional designations
Listed by The Heaton Hoppes Group
- CFP®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Karla Hoppes is registered as an investment adviser representative in Iowa, since February 2010.
- IowaSince 26 February 2010
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 12 May 2001 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- Karla Renee Hoppes
- CRD
- 4581702
- Firm
- The Heaton Hoppes Group · CRD 115511
- Role
- Chief Compliance Officer and Managing Member
- Office
- 411 VIKING ROAD, SUITE A, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- January 2002
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- cedarvalleywealth.com
Where does Karla Hoppes work?
Karla Hoppes has been Chief Compliance Officer and Managing Member of The Heaton Hoppes Group, LLC since January 2023, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Karla Hoppes a financial advisor?
Yes. Karla Hoppes has a current investment-adviser registration in Iowa, through The Heaton Hoppes Group since February 2010.
How many years of experience does Karla Hoppes have?
Karla Hoppes has 24 years in the financial industry, since January 2002, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Karla Hoppes passed?
Karla Hoppes passed the Series 65 in May 2001.
Where did Karla Hoppes work before The Heaton Hoppes Group?
Before The Heaton Hoppes Group, Karla Hoppes was registered through Hogan Capital Management, Inc., November 2001 to January 2010.
Where is Karla Hoppes based?
Karla Hoppes’ registered office is in Cedar Falls, IA.
Is Karla Hoppes registered with FINRA?
No. Karla Hoppes has no current broker registration.
Is Karla Hoppes a CFP?
The Heaton Hoppes Group lists Karla Hoppes with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Source: Karla R. Hoppes, CFP® biography, cedarvalleywealth.com
How can I verify Karla Hoppes’ record?
Search CRD 4581702 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Karla Hoppes’ full registration record.