Linda founded the private wealth management firm Gilbert & Cook, Inc., in 1993. She set out to build a team of experienced professionals that truly understand clients, listen to what they want to achieve, and find the right solutions to meet their needs.

Thirty years after its founding, the firm now has five partners and employs an in-house investment and planning team, creating sophisticated strategies to manage over $1 billion in assets. The rapidly growing group of over 34 members includes advisors, analysts, and tax and planning specialists.

Gilbert & Cook is nationally recognized for excellence. It is among the few RIAs whose asset growth qualifies it as one of the “50 Growers Across America” by Citywire RIA. It has also been named among Financial Times’ Top Financial Advisors and won a Best Practices Award from InvestmentNews magazine.

After graduating from the University of Northern Iowa, Linda became a Certified Financial Planner* in order to help others understand their unique financial situations. Linda believes in developing her community through numerous professional and non-profit organizations. She has been a long-standing champion for Count the Kicks and Strands of Strength, among other charities she supports. Linda serves as the Chair, for The University of Northern Iowa Foundation Board of Trustees and has received many honors and awards.