Our Qualifications

Central Financial Group was established in Fort Dodge, Iowa, in 1906 as Central Life Assurance Company. It has continuously served the area for the last 93 years.


Jim Flaherty has been associated with Central Financial Group for over 30 years. Jim received his Life Underwriters Trainer's Council (LUTCF)in 1993. Jim also became an Investment Advisor Representative in 1998 with Ameritas Investment Corp.


J. Mick Flaherty started with Central Life Assurance Company in 1967. J. Mick received his CLU in 1987 and is currently a registered representative of Ameritas Investment Corporation.


Both are Registered Representatives, Securities offered through Ameritas Investment Corp. (AIC), Members FINRA, SIPC. CFG & AIC are not affiliated.


Both are members of National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.