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Find Top Financial Advisors in Des Moines, Iowa

There are hundreds of financial professionals in your area. However, choosing the right advisor that understands your financial situation and meets your needs may be quite daunting. WiserAdvisor has a network of vetted financial advisors and advisory firms and has listed them below. You can find the details of each advisor, such as their qualifications, service offerings, etc., that you could use while searching for the financial advisor that best suits your financial and investment goals.

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Finding the Top Financial Advisor in Des Moines, Iowa

Last Updated - May 30, 2025

Des Moines has 1 WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from. These financial advisors in Des Moines, Iowa have an average of 25 years of experience.

NOTE: The list of vetted financial advisors in Des Moines, Iowa mentioned below does 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
Cory Watson
PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
West Glen,
West Des Moines, IA 50266
25 Years Not Specified $250,000 Not Specified

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Information on Qualified Financial Advisors in Des Moines, Iowa

Qualifications CRD# 2837924
Firm CRD# 134139


Office Location West Glen,
West Des Moines,
IA
50266
Phone Number 319-524-2201

Named a Top 50 Advisor in America, Cory established PWM in 2008 to service his clients specializing in Portfolio/Risk Management. A University of Iowa Graduate, Cory now services clients across the country with a focus on Iowa. Cory has 2 daughters, both of which have either attended/attending Univ. of Iowa. He enjoys golf and watching Iowa Football/Basketball. For more information on our process, services, and strategy, please check www.pwm-inc.com, or the link above.

About Private Wealth Management

Private Wealth Management

Private Wealth Management was established in 2008 at the height of the financial crisis. We made the move to an independent business model for two reasons: we could specialize in what we do best for our clients and there are no conflicts of interest by being associated with larger Wall Street firms or other financial institutions. We work for our clients and only our clients.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Risk Management


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

Firm Name No. of Advisors No. of Clients AUM Fee Structure
PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
801 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50392-0001
1955 6824 $377,222,976,882
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Performance Based, Other (CHARGE ON A COST ALLOCATION BASIS TO PRINCIPAL LIFE)
PRINCIPAL REAL ESTATE
801 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50392-0001
645 643 $93,913,367,327
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Performance Based
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392
1349 54844 $12,105,712,948
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
18 2543 $3,836,918,843
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP
6000 Grand Avenue, Suite B, Des Moines, IA 50312
18 3763 $840,400,934
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Other (FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FEES)
WEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, L.L.C.
111 East Grand, Suite 412, Des Moines, IA 50309
7 1686 $610,548,598
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES
655 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
140 11801 $569,489,941
A percentage of AUM
DMKC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
3900 Ingersoll Avenue, Suite 300, Des Moines, IA 50312
14 748 $562,510,319
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges
RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
500 Sw 7th Street, Suite 204, Des Moines, IA 50309
24 2799 $398,868,182
A percentage of AUM
PETERSON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
220 Sw 9th St., Suite 230, Des Moines, IA 50309
11 1251 $247,615,222
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
DES MOINES INVESTMENTS, LLC
2 East Army Post Rd, Suite 2, Des Moines, IA 50315-5821
4 1000 $170,000,000
A percentage of AUM
ALTITUDE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
2015 Grand Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50312
5 0 $0
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees

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