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Tower Trust Team

Our highly qualified team of professionals has over 150 years of financial management experience.

Our Team

Our role as a Fiduciary is our culture.

As a fiduciary, we are held to a higher standard and are required by law to act in the best interest of our clients, avoiding conflicts of interest, and handling their duties with prudence, loyalty and care. Simply stated, we put the needs of our clients first. 

Our highly qualified team of professionals has over 150 years of financial management experience. If you are looking for a long-term financial partner that tailors investment services to your personal objectives, we invite you to contact any one of our Tower Trust & Investment Company team members.

Cody Allen

Cody Allen, CSRP

President

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Keith Bonjour

Keith Bonjour, CFP®

Senior Vice President | Portfolio Manager

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Rebecca Bitting, CTFA, CRSP

Vice President | Trust Officer

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Nadine Hofstetter, ATOP

Assistant Vice President | Trust Operations Officer

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Stephanie Borland

Trust Officer

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Kristina Suiter

Kristina Suiter

Trust Officer

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Melanie Hamerlinck, FPQP®

Associate Investment Officer

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Craig Loken

Craig Loken

Associate Portfolio Manager

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Caroline Manfull

Investment Administration Assistant

563.388.2626

Bridget Cravero

Operations Specialist

563.388.2676

Audra Parsano

Administration and Marketing Specialist

563.388.2631

Craig Loken

Associate Portfolio Manager

Craig brings over decade of experience in the financial services industry across private client banking & investments and commercial banking. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside with a concentration in finance and economics. Craig’s primary responsibilities include investment & economic research, assisting in portfolio construction, and providing financial advice to our clients. He is currently the Clerk for South Moline Township and sits on Moline’s Plan Commission and the Revolving Loan Fund Committee.

Phone: 563.388.2580

Email: cloken@towerqc.com

Melanie Hamerlinck, FPQP®

Associate Investment Officer

Melanie began her career with Northwest Bank & Trust Company in 2018. She has since obtained her Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional, FPQP® designation from the College for Financial Planning. Her responsibilities encompass all client relationships and team administration. Melanie is passionate about building strong relationships by providing quality service, guidance, and partnership. Melanie is a recent graduate of the Quad Cities’ Chamber of Commerce Generation Next program and currently serves as the board secretary for the Coyne Center Fire Department.

Phone: 563.388.2628

Email: mhamerlinck@towerqc.com

Stephanie Borland

Trust Officer

Stephanie has been in banking for over 22 years. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University and she is a graduate of the Cannon Financial Trust School. Stephanie combines her years of banking experience and Trust knowledge to assist clients. She also assists the Fiduciary Team with trust and estate administration.

Phone: 563.388.2677

Email: sborland@towerqc.com

Dan Ahl

Associate Portfolio Manager

Dan is an Accredited Asset Management Specialist. He has nine years of experience in the financial industry. He was most recently an advisor before joining the Tower Trust team.

Phone: 563.388.2580

Email: dahl@towerqc.com

Nadine Hofstetter, ATOP

Assistant Vice President | Trust Operations Officer

Nadine has 25 years of banking experience where she has worked in Operations and Trust. She holds her Accredited Trust Operations Professional (ATOP) designation and has obtained the Series 7 and Series 63 investment licenses. Nadine is responsible for the day to day operations and accounting functions of Tower Trust & Investments.

Phone: 563.388.2588

Email: nhofstetter@towerqc.com

Rebecca Bitting, CTFA, CRSP

Vice President | Trust Officer

Rebecca has over 35 years of experience in banking, a majority of which is in the Trust and Estate area. She also has extensive experience in the area of IRA’s and 401(k)s. Rebecca holds her Certified Trust & Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation and her Certified Retirement Services Professional (CRSP) designation. She is also a graduate of the Cannon Financial Trust School and the National Employee Benefit Trust School and is a graduate of Western Illinois University.

Phone: 563.388.2575

Email: rbitting@towerqc.com

Keith Bonjour, CFP®

Senior Vice President | Portfolio Manager

Keith is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional (CFP® professional) with over 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. Keith’s primary duties are managing the investment research and portfolio construction for Tower Trust & Investment Company, as well as providing financial advice to our clients. Keith graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ashford University and enjoys continuing his education. He is currently Treasurer for the Scott Community College Foundation and also a member and past President of the Moline Kiwanis Club.

Phone: 563.388.2536

Email: kbonjour@towerqc.com

Cody Allen, CSRP

President

Cody holds his Certified Retirement Services Professional (CRSP) designation and has over 23 years of experience in the financial industry. He is a graduate of Clarke College in Dubuque, IA and a graduate of the Cannon Institute. Cody is a board member for Empowering Abilities and a former board member of the Regional Development Authority, a former member of the Palmer College Planned Giving Council, past president of the Quad City Estate Planning Council and past board member of the North Scott Rotary Club. He also has served on committees for the Community Foundation.

Phone: 563.388.2622

Email: callen@towerqc.com

Kristina Suiter

Trust Officer

Kristina has eight years’ experience in law as a Paralegal specializing in Estate Planning, Probate Law, Real Estate Law, Business Law and Guardianships and Conservatorships. She is a non-attorney member of the Iowa Bar Association and a member of the Iowa Paralegal Association.  Kristina has many years of customer service experience and assists the Fiduciary Team with trust and estate administration.

Phone: 563.296.9274

Email: ksuiter@towerqc.com