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Laura West, CFP® |
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(877) 747-0642 |
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Business Description |
West Financial Advisors, LLC is an independent fee-only personal financial planning and registered investment advisory firm. We guide clients through a financial planning process that translates their unique values and goals for their family, lifestyle, retirement, and estate into specific action plans. We specialize in personal financial planning, ongoing investment management, and retirement plans.
Although we serve many clients residing in Story County and the greater Des Moines area, we also work with clients throughout the state of Iowa and across the country. |
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General Information |
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| Name of Custodial Firm: |
Charles Schwab & Co.
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| Years of Experience in Financial Services: |
14
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| Number of Years with Current Firm: |
4
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| I work with the following types of clients: |
Individual Investors, Businesses
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Annuities, Mutual Funds, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Stocks, Bonds
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Qualifications & Memberships |
| Certifications, Accreditations & Designations: |
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Certificant, Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
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| Securities Licenses: |
Series 65
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| Financial Organization Memberships: |
Financial Planning Association (FPA)
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| Non-Financial Organization Memberships: |
Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants
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Firm Information |
| Number of Advisors in Office: |
Up to 10 employees
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Compliance |
| Registered Investment Advisor: |
Yes
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| Investment Advisor Representative: |
Yes
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| I am an acknowledged fiduciary: |
Yes
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| Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years: |
I have a clean record
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| Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years: |
I have a clean record
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Compensation & Fees |
| I am a fee-only financial professional: |
Yes
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| Compensation Methods: |
Hourly, Based on Assets
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| Fee % Based on Assets: |
.40%-.75%
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| Prepared By: |
Laura West, CFP® |
Frequently Asked Questions |
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What are your qualifications? What is your education background? |
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Laura West is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and certified public accountant with West Financial Advisors, LLC. Laura graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting fourteen years ago. Life-long learning is an important value held by Laura and she is working on her masters in Family Financial Planning from Iowa State University. |
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What is your approach to financial planning? |
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Laura enjoys helping people unlock their dreams and establish plans for their life goals. She believes everyone can learn how to grow & protect their wealth. |
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What services do you offer? |
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Personal Financial Planning, Investment Portfolio Management, Company Sponsored Retirement Plans, Tax Planning & Preparation |
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Will you be the only person working with me? |
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It depends. Laura's partner with the firm is her husband Brian West, an investment advisor representative and certified public accountant. Brian works closely with clients who utilize our Investment Portfolio Management service. |
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How much risk should I be willing to take? |
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The amount of risk you are willing to take is based on your unique set of circumstances. Because this question is such an important aspect of money management and investing, we work with clients to determine their own risk profile based on their risk attitudes, time horizon, and personalized goals. |
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What financial institution(s) do you represent? |
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Our firm does not represent any financial institutions. We represent the client and act in your best interest. We believe you deserve access to a variety of quality financial products and can work with your existing broker-dealers. We also work directly with your other financial advisors (attorneys, CPAs, trust officers, and insurance agents) to serve your personalized needs. |
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Why should I choose you as my financial advisor? |
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I care about your values and I am dedicated to helping you achieve your financial and life goals. Our firm focuses on advice, not products. Because our company receives no commissions for products we recommend, you can depend on receiving objective advice that is in your best interest. |
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What are your qualifications and experience? |
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Both firm partners are certified public accountants and have thirty years of collective experience with individual tax planning and preparation. |
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Why should I choose you for my tax needs? |
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Our firm meets with every client to explain their tax returns and discuss tax savings ideas for the next year. Clients tell us they get tremendous value from these meetings because they can ask questions to clear up confusing tax rules and have a plan of attack for the upcoming year. |
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Do you provide a free initial consultation? |
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Of course. Our firm recommends it so you can determine if we are a good fit for you. |
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