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Finding the Top Financial Advisor in Des Moines, Iowa
Last Updated - 25-Mar-2023

Des Moines has 2 WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors for you to choose from and 65 non-vetted advisors in your local area. These financial advisors in Des Moines, Iowa have an average of 16 years of experience.

NOTE: The list of financial advisors in Des Moines, Iowa mentioned below do not include all the advisors in our network due to their compliance listing restrictions. More vetted advisors may be available when you use our free match service to compare financial advisors near you in Des Moines, Iowa.

Qualified Financial Advisors in Des Moines, Iowa
Financial Advisor Experience AUM Minimum Assets Fee Structure
Jason Thrap
WMCP®, ChSNC®, CASL®, CFP®, RICP®, CLU®, ChFC®
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
1245 Jordan Creek Parkway,
Suite 200,
West Des Moines, IA 50266
11 Not Specified 250000 Fee-Based
Vince Sturm
AWMA®
GENERATIONS WEALTH ADVISORS
1401 Willis Ave,
Perry, IA 50220
22 $40,000,000.00 Not Specified Fee-Based

Information on Qualified Financial Advisors in Des Moines

Qualifications CRD# 5072964
Firm CRD# 2881
Series 6, 7, 63, 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Commissions, Based on Assets


Office Location 1245 Jordan Creek Parkway,
Suite 200,
West Des Moines,
IA
50266
Phone Number 515-697-4680

Jason currently lives in Waukee with his wife, Elise, and their five young children Charlene, Carter, Caelyn, Carissa, and Coen. Hobbies: Jason is an avid runner and has competed in many marathons throughout the Midwest. He also enjoys golfing, fishing, camping, tennis, and spending time with his wife and children.

About Northwestern Mutual

Areas of Expertise Here are my areas of expertise, which I will use to provide you with customized recommendations that will help you plan for your financial future. Financial Planning Long-term financial security doesn't happen by chance. Many things in life can have an impact - positive or negative - on your financial well-being. I'm here to help you take control of your future. Together we'll identify your most important goals and dreams, and build and implement a financial plan to help you achieve them. And because life is unpredictable, we'll monitor your progress on a regular basis to ensure your plan evolves as your needs and the situation around you changes. Retirement Planning Perhaps one of the greatest financial challenges you will face in your lifetime is preparing adequately for your retirement. I will help you create a plan that will assess your current financial situation, determine the retirement lifestyle for your future, review the many options available, and put solutions in place to help ensure you achieve the retirement of your dreams. Investment Strategies Without a coordinated investment strategy, it can be difficult to build an effective investment portfolio that helps meet your financial needs. As a Registered Representative of Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS), I can offer you access to a wide range of investment products and services. I will work with you to develop investment solutions aimed at meeting your financial objectives.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 3128214
Firm CRD# 42046
Series 6, 7, 24, 63, 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Based on Assets


Office Location 1401 Willis Ave,
Perry,
IA
50220
Phone Number 515-465-9843

Independent financial advisor, I work with my clients to set goals, complete a holistic plan and put them on the right path to achieve their goals through our planning process.

About Generations Wealth Advisors

We provide financial guidance that enables our clients to achieve their lifetime goals, desires, and aspirations. In doing this we build peace of mind. Our clients know that our family takes our fiduciary responsibility to them and their assets to heart. We build confidence in our clients by showing them that both they and their loved ones are taken care of throughout their lifetimes and into their legacies. Securities offered through Kestra Investment Services, LLC, (Kestra IS), member FINRA/SIPC. Investment Advisory Services offered through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, (Kestra AS) an affiliate of Kestra IS. Generations Wealth Advisors is not affiliated with Kestra IS or Kestra AS. 


Top Financial Advisor Firms in Des Moines, Iowa (Ranked by AUM)

Firm Name AUM No. of Clients Fee Structure
PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS, LLC
801 Grand Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50392-0001
$340,213,907,511 8616 A percentage of AUM
Fixed fees
Performance Based
Other (CHARGE ON A COST ALLOCATION BASIS TO PRINCIPAL LIFE)
PRINCIPAL REAL ESTATE INVESTORS, LLC
801 Grand Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50392-0001
$36,973,306,206 1043 A percentage of AUM
Fixed fees
Performance Based
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
655 9th Street,
Des Moines, IA 50309
$11,438,676,101 44544 A percentage of AUM
Hourly charges
Fixed fees
Other (SEMINAR FEES, SOLICITORS FEES, SUBSCRIPTION CONSULTING FEES)
BTC CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
453 7th Street,
Des Moines, IA 50309-3702
$4,267,137,347 2263 A percentage of AUM
Fixed fees
LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP
6000 Grand Avenue , Suite B,
Des Moines, IA 50312
$713,089,262 3966 A percentage of AUM
Hourly charges
Other (FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FEES)
DMKC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
3900 Ingersoll Avenue , Suite 300,
Des Moines, IA 50312
$540,134,397 688 A percentage of AUM
Hourly charges
WEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, L.L.C.
111 East Grand, Suite 412,
Des Moines, IA 50309
$475,000,000 1403 A percentage of AUM
Hourly charges
RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
500 Sw 7th Street , Suite 305,
Des Moines, IA 50309
$364,100,192 2964 A percentage of AUM
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES
655 9th Street,
Des Moines, IA 50309
$261,312,637 5035 A percentage of AUM
PETERSON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
220 Sw 9th St. , Suite 230,
Des Moines, IA 50309
$159,776,027 904 A percentage of AUM
Fixed fees
DES MOINES INVESTMENTS, LLC
2 East Army Post Rd , Suite 2,
Des Moines, IA 50315-5821
$140,000,000 400 A percentage of AUM
PRINCIPAL ENTERPRISE CAPITAL, LLC
801 Grand Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50392-0001
$0 0 Other (NONE)

    List of Additional Advisors in Des Moines, Iowa*

    * Additional advisors listing is provided in partnership with Yext

    Financial Advisor Office Location Phone Number
    Barzen & Associates Wealth Advisors on Grand
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    2716 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA  50312 515-274-3393
    David G Barzen
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    2716 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA  50312 515-274-3393
    Kristy R Barzen
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    2716 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA  50312 515-274-3393
    Next Phase Financial
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    317 6th Avenue, Suite 1100, Des Moines, IA  50309 800-626-5317
    Peter D Cartwright
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    801 Grand Ave, Suite 3800, Des Moines, IA  50309 515-283-7031
    Charles A Markus
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    801 Grand Ave, Suite 3800, Des Moines, IA  50309 515-283-7003
    Spencer Cox
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    801 Grand Ave, Suite 3800, Des Moines, IA  50309 515-283-7050
    Window World of Des Moines
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    5201 NE 14th St, Suite A, Des Moines, IA  50313 515-270-9264
    Levi Wessel
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    800 Walnut St, DES MOINES, IA  50309 800-258-6649
    Allstate Personal Financial Representative: Michael Dolphin
    Inquire with Allstate
    5601 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA  50321 515-276-2541
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