UNI’s Family Business Center expands industry network with four leading Iowa firms

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - Four Iowa firms have pledged their support to the University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center (FBC) for the 2026-27 program year. Carson Wealth and Holmes Murphy join longtime partners BrownWinick Law Firm and RSM as sponsors of the center and supporters of family enterprise in Iowa.

"As a privately held and independent insurance brokerage, Holmes Murphy shares many of the same values as family-owned businesses in Iowa: building trust, delivering value, and leading with integrity to support our clients and communities," said Drake Leek, strategic marketing consultant. "We're proud to provide industry expertise and tailored solutions to each organization we work with to help them unlock their unique potential and protect what matters most."

The FBC offers a suite of services to family-owned businesses in Iowa and surrounding states. It functions with a membership model and hosts multiple virtual and in-person events each year, including the Iowa Family Business Conference.

Sponsors are knowledgeable professionals in tax, estate planning, and other industries central to the success of family-governed firms; these professionals will provide industry-specific content to families via webinars, peer group facilitation, and events throughout the next year.

"At Carson Wealth, we are proud to support Iowa's family-owned businesses - the backbone of our local economy and communities," said Rebecca Albers, partner and wealth advisor. "We understand that family enterprises face unique challenges, from succession planning to managing multi-generational wealth, and we're committed to providing tailored guidance that helps them grow and thrive over the long term. Our partnership with the UNI Family Business Center reflects our dedication to empowering these businesses with the insights, resources and strategic support they need to succeed for generations."

"We are grateful for the support of our strategic partners," said Dan Beenken, director of the FBC. "Since we've introduced sponsors, our program has grown exponentially to better serve Iowa families. I'm looking forward to merging the knowledge of these service providers with our experience working with families to provide the best-quality programming possible to our members."

Learn more about the UNI FBC at unifamilybusinesscenter.com.

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UNI Family Business Center

The University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center (FBC) offers a suite of services to family-owned businesses in Iowa and surrounding states. The FBC functions with a membership model and hosts multiple virtual and in-person events each year, including the Iowa Family Business Conference. The FBC is a program of Business & Community Services, an extension of the College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa. Learn more about the FBC at unifamilybusinesscenter.com.

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