Savant Wealth Management

David Gruber serves as a financial advisor in Savant's Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, Iowa, offices, where he helps families and businesses navigate financial decisions that support their long-term goals.

He began his career with World Trend Financial in 2015 and continued serving clients there until the firm joined Savant in 2022. David earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Northern Iowa and a Master of Science (MS) in sports management from American Public University in Charles Town, West Virginia.

Before entering the financial profession, David spent 11 years overseas, primarily in Australia, where he played professional basketball. His experience competing at a high level shaped his belief in preparation, discipline, and teamwork, principles he now brings to his work as a retirement coach and wealth advisor. David and his wife, Kara, live in Solon, Iowa, with their three children. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his active family and the outdoors.

Brad Haverback serves as a financial advisor in our Cedar Rapids, Iowa, office, where he helps individuals and families navigate complex financial planning decisions. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® professional, Brad focuses on strategies such as wealth transfer and philanthropy, proactive income and estate tax planning, retirement cash flow projections, retirement income optimization, investment and insurance analysis, debt management, and education funding.

Brad began his career in financial services in 2010 and worked as vice president and partner at World Trend Financial until it joined Savant in 2022. His commitment to financial education extends beyond his clients as he coaches youth and high school sports and teaches financial literacy in area schools. In 2014, the Corridor Business Journal recognized Brad as a 40 Under 40 leader, and he participated in the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Leadership for Five Seasons program.

Brad earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, graduating cum laude. He and his wife, Kindel, have four children: Olivia, Kellen, Grant, and Quinn. Brad enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, playing basketball and golf, and cheering on sports teams at all levels.

Robert "Rob" Myers serves as a financial advisor in Savant's Cedar Rapids, Iowa, office, where he focuses on comprehensive financial planning for individuals and families. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® professional, he guides clients through wealth transfer and philanthropy strategies, proactive income and estate tax planning, retirement cash flow and income optimization, insurance analysis, debt management, and education funding.

He worked with World Trend Financial from 2008 until it joined Savant in 2022. He contributes to the broader community through his service on the board of directors for the Linn Mar School Foundation.

Rob earned a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Iowa. He and his wife, Stefanie, live in Marion, Iowa, with their two children, Matthew and Natalie. Rob stays active by biking, golfing, and coaching his kids' teams. A dedicated Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Cubs fan, he cheers them on during every season.

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® professional, Sarah is knowledgeable in all areas of financial planning, including wealth transfer and philanthropy, proactive income and estate tax planning, retirement cash flow projections, retirement income optimization, insurance needs analyses, debt management, and education funding.

Sarah has been involved in the financial services industry since 2014. She worked for World Trend Financial from 2018 until it joined with Savant in 2022. Prior to joining World Trend, she was director of operations for Financial Concepts, LLC in Kalona, IA.

Sarah earned a bachelor of arts degree in finance with an emphasis in financial management from the University of Northern Iowa. Sarah lives in Kalona with her husband Steve. They enjoy spending time with their two children and helping on their family farms. In her free time, Sarah enjoys watching Hawkeye football, baking, being active in the community, and traveling.

Donna Sanders serves as a financial advisor at our Cedar Rapids, Iowa, office, where she focuses on guiding individuals through investment strategies and financial planning to help them work toward their retirement goals.

Donna has worked in the financial services industry for more than two decades. She joined Savant in 2022 after World Trend Financial joined Savant, bringing years of experience and a deep commitment to client relationships.

Based in Cedar Rapids, Donna enjoys an active life outside of work. She and her husband, Jeff, have three adult children who all live and work in the area, along with six grandsons. Donna spends her free time bicycling, quilting, reading, and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes and Pittsburgh Steelers.