Meet the Authors - Quentin Riser & Quinlan H. Riser

Name: Meet the Authors - Quentin Riser & Quinlan H. Riser
Start: 2026-08-18T16:00:00-05:00
Location: 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Schedule

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310 | Des Moines, IA

Step into the enchanting world of Moneyville, where financial wisdom isn’t just for adults. Join Eden, a clever and compassionate cat, as she teaches young minds the magic of money. From checking accounts to credit cards, saving for the future, and even retirement planning, Eden’s adventures are filled with fun, practical lessons designed to build smart financial habits early on. With every conversation, Eden guides the kids of Moneyville and readers everywhere on a journey toward financial independence, showing that mastering money can be as magical as it is empowering.
Quinlan Riser brings a wealth of experience from the financial services industry, having worked with Fortune 500® organizations. He is currently the vice president of insurance and wealth advisor at a firm based out of Dubuque, Iowa. He holds Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) designations from the American College of Financial Services. With dual bachelor’s degrees in accounting and economics from William Jewell College and an MBA from the University of Iowa, Quinlan is dedicated to promoting financial education and stability. He has been recognized as a thought leader in financial planning and has received honors, including the Des Moines Business Record 40 Under 40 and the Principal Global 250. He lives in Des Moines, where he serves on several boards focused on literacy and economic empowerment.
Dr. Quentin Riser is an assistant professor in Human Development and Family Studies at UW-Madison, specializing in how family characteristics and public policies affect children’s cognitive and social-emotional development. His research employs quantitative methods and secondary data to inform evidence-based policies and interventions. Quentin’s work focuses on linking early income instability to later academic and health outcomes, with the aim of enhancing family well-being. He holds a Ph.D. and is deeply invested in the intersection of financial literacy and family stability.