Our YP Monthly Luncheon will be held on Wed., Jan. 15, 2025, 11:30 am - 1 pm at Q Casino + Resort in the Reflections event space. We welcome Tom Barton, Barton Wealth Management as our presenter. Tom will present, From Nothing to Something: The Power of Mental Toughness in Overcoming Adversity.

At this inspiring luncheon, Tom Barton, Founder of Barton Wealth Management, will share his personal journey of resilience, highlighting how overcoming extreme challenges—from growing up in poverty and being orphaned at the age of 13—shaped his path to success as an adult. Through his story, he will explore the role of intense mental toughness, grit, and perseverance in transforming adversity into opportunity, offering insights on how these qualities can be harnessed to achieve personal and professional success, no matter the starting point.

Tom Barton, Founder and President of Barton Wealth Management since 1999, Tom specializes in portfolio, retirement, estate, and legacy planning. A proud Dubuque native and Loras College graduate, he has dedicated decades to serving his community. Tom is a five-term Dubuque School Board member (2001–2006, 2011–2020, 2021) and a past chairman of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Board. His leadership extends to founding impactful programs like Barton's Spartans, fostering personal and professional success for young adults. In addition, Tom has served on numerous boards, including the Boy Scouts of America, the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, and the Iowa Hawkeye Wrestling Club. Among his honors, he received the Wells Fargo Advisors Spirit Award in 2016, recognizing his excellence in financial advising. Tom lives in Dubuque with his wife Barb and enjoys supporting their two grown children, Matt and Katie.

Young Professionals of Dubuque (YPD) luncheons feature a presentation on professional, personal, or community development.