Arnie Ripperger | VP of Institutional Sales, Financial Professional

Arnie Ripperger was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, and graduated from Dowling High School. He received a BS degree in business from Drake University and later an MBA from the University of Iowa.

Arnie began his career at Bankers Trust in 1972 as a Management Trainee and was later promoted to the position of Vice President. Arnie’s interest in municipal securities led him to Ruan Securities, where he worked for 23 years, ultimately obtaining the position of Vice President of Institutional Sales. In that position, he was responsible for the firm’s municipal bond public sale underwriting.

“Working at D.M. Kelly & Company has been a very positive experience,” says Arnie. “There are very few independent firms located in Iowa that have the inventory depth that D.M. Kelly & Company provides. Their focus on fixed-income investments is a great fit for my customers, and I enjoy sharing with my clients the excellent products that are unique to D.M. Kelly & Company.” In addition to holding the Series 7, 24, 52 and 63 licenses, Arnie also is a licensed municipal securities principal, having earned the Series 53 designation. He is a Financial Professional of D.M. Kelly & Company.

Arnie and his wife, Diana, have been married for over 37 years and have two children and three grandchildren. In his spare time, Arnie enjoys reading, being outdoors, sports (especially golf) and spending time with his grandchildren.