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While moving closer to retirement, the focus shifts to savings. However, without solid retirement planning, the transition into life after paid work ends can be confusing and seem uncertain. At this crossroad, you would find yourself battling a few 'life' questions such as:

1. Is it the right time to retire?

2. Will I be able to lead a decent lifestyle with my current savings?

3. How much money should I withdraw from my investments so that I have enough money left in my account?

4. How to handle my 401k rollover and IRA?

A retirement planner can help you walk through this journey of planning your finances. A retirement financial planner can answer all your doubts and build financial strategies.

Among the top retirement financial planners in Iowa, we have a list of vetted experienced & certified professionals to help you find the best retirement planners for your requirements near you.

Finding the Best Retirement Planners in Iowa

Last Updated - April 24, 2025

Iowa has 7 Retirementplanning.net vetted Retirement Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from and 82 non-vetted advisors in your local area. These retirement advisors in Iowa have an average of 22 years of experience.

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List of Qualified Retirement Planning Advisors in Iowa

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Craig Adamson
CLTC®, CRC®, CRPS®, RMA - Retirement Management Advisor
TrueWealth Stewardship

Qualifications
CRD# 2751115
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 6, 7, 63, 65

Minimum Assets Required
Not Specified

Advisory Services:

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, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities

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Fee-Based, Hourly, Commissions, Flat Fee, Based on Assets

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Paul Fokken
Royal Fund Management

Qualifications
CRD# 7036510
Firm CRD# 144434
Series 65

Minimum Assets Required
$0

Advisory Services:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management

Compensation/Fee

Fee-Based, Based on Assets

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Roger Abel
AIF®
Premier Investments & Wealth Management

Qualifications
CRD# 4525922
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 6, 7, 24, 63, 65

Minimum Assets Required
$25,000

Advisory Services:

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, Insurance Products & Annuities

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Fee-Based, Flat Fee, Based on Assets, Subscriptions

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Rian Waterman
JD, CEPA®, CFA®
Farther Finance, LLC

Qualifications
CRD# 5121837
Firm CRD# 302050
Series 65

Minimum Assets Required
$1,000,000

Advisory Services:

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

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Fee-Based, Flat Fee, Based on Assets

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Cory Watson
Private Wealth Management

Qualifications
CRD# 2837924
Firm CRD# 134139

Minimum Assets Required
$250,000

Advisory Services:

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

Compensation/Fee

Not Specified

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Savant Wealth Management
Savant Wealth Management

Qualifications
Firm CRD# 107271

Minimum Assets Required
Not Specified

Advisory Services:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Legal Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts

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Top 15 Retirement Planning firms in Iowa (Ranked by AUM)

Rank Firm NameAssets Under ManagementTotal ClientsTotal AdvisorsFee Structure
1

801 Grand Ave,
Des Moines, IA, 50392-0001
$377,222,976,88268241955
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Performance Based, Other (CHARGE ON A COST ALLOCATION BASIS TO PRINCIPAL LIFE)
2

801 Grand Ave,
Des Moines, IA, 50392-0001
$93,913,367,327643645
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Performance Based
3

6300 C Street Sw,
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52499-5338
$88,549,358,554213258
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Performance Based
4

1776 Pleasant Plain Rd.,
Fairfield, IA, 52556-8757
$87,368,733,4964485263312
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Commission Based, Other (SOLICITATION FEES FROM 3RD PARTY MONEY MANAGERS)
5

6400 C Street Sw,
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52499
$16,157,423,229212836383
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
6

711 High Street,
Des Moines, IA, 50392
$12,105,712,948548441349
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Other (SEMINAR FEES, SOLICITORS FEES, SUBSCRIPTION CONSULTING FEES)
7

8300 Mills Civic Parkway,
West Des Moines, IA, 50266
$11,358,738,764815
A percentage of AUM
8

3390 Asbury Road,
Dubuque, IA, 52002-2801
$6,377,152,29912286248
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
9

453 7th Street,
Des Moines, IA, 50309-3702
$3,836,918,843254318
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
10

3925 Fountains Blvd Ne, Suite 200
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52411
$3,398,671,718985783
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
11

6601 Westown Parkway, Suite 100
West Des Moines, IA, 50266
$3,238,513,168462681
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
12

1000 Jackson Street, Suite 201
Dubuque, IA, 52001
$2,692,631,181406014
A percentage of AUM
13

5117 Jersey Ridge Road, Suite 1
Davenport, IA, 52807
$2,378,969,7624912
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
14

4135 Nw Urbandale Dr,
Urbandale, IA, 50322
$2,000,456,12811566260
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees, Other (PERCENTAGE OF ASSETS MANAGED BY THIRD-PARTY ADVISOR FIRMS)
15

6300 C Street Sw,
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52499-5338
$1,898,014,17633170
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Performance Based, Other (REFER TO SCHEDULE D MISC)

Information on Top Retirement Planning firms in Iowa

QualificationsFirm CRD# 109002

Assets Under Management $377,222,976,882

No. Of Clients6824

Clients Per Financial Advisor3

PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT is a financial advisory firm situated in Des Moines, Iowa. With a nearly $377B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 6824 clients. The team consists of 1955 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Fixed fees
  • Performance Based
  • Other (CHARGE ON A COST ALLOCATION BASIS TO PRINCIPAL LIFE)

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for investment companies
  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Selection for other advisors
  • Education seminars/workshops
  • Other (SPREAD LENDING MANAGEMENT AND ADVICE; ASSET ALLOCATION SERVICES; PROVIDING MODEL PORTFOLIOS)
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 109008

Assets Under Management $93,913,367,327

No. Of Clients643

Clients Per Financial Advisor1

PRINCIPAL REAL ESTATE is a financial advisory firm situated in Des Moines, Iowa. With a nearly $94B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 643 clients. The team consists of 645 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Fixed fees
  • Performance Based

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for investment companies
  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Other (PROVIDING MODEL PORTFOLIOS)
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 114537

Assets Under Management $88,549,358,554

No. Of Clients213

Clients Per Financial Advisor1

AEGON ASSET MANAGEMENT US is a financial advisory firm situated in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. With a nearly $89B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 213 clients. The team consists of 258 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Fixed fees
  • Performance Based

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for investment companies
  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Selection for other advisors
  • Other (CREDIT RESEARCH)
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 134139

Assets Under Management $87,368,733,496

No. Of Clients448526

Clients Per Financial Advisor135

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Fairfield, Iowa. With a nearly $87B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 448526 clients. The team consists of 3312 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees
  • Commission Based
  • Other (SOLICITATION FEES FROM 3RD PARTY MONEY MANAGERS)

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Selection for other advisors
  • Market timing services
  • Education seminars/workshops
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 107319

Assets Under Management $16,157,423,229

No. Of Clients212836

Clients Per Financial Advisor556

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. With a nearly $16B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 212836 clients. The team consists of 383 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Education seminars/workshops
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 1137

Assets Under Management $12,105,712,948

No. Of Clients54844

Clients Per Financial Advisor41

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Des Moines, Iowa. With a nearly $12B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 54844 clients. The team consists of 1349 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees
  • Other (SEMINAR FEES
  • SOLICITORS FEES
  • SUBSCRIPTION CONSULTING FEES)

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Selection for other advisors
  • Education seminars/workshops
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 321109

Assets Under Management $11,358,738,764

No. Of Clients8

Clients Per Financial Advisor1

SAMMONS FINANCIAL GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in West Des Moines, Iowa. With a nearly $11B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 8 clients. The team consists of 15 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Selection for other advisors
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 106237

Assets Under Management $6,377,152,299

No. Of Clients12286

Clients Per Financial Advisor50

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Dubuque, Iowa. With a nearly $6B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 12286 clients. The team consists of 248 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Selection for other advisors
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 127158

Assets Under Management $3,836,918,843

No. Of Clients2543

Clients Per Financial Advisor141

BTC CAPITAL MANAGEMENT is a financial advisory firm situated in Des Moines, Iowa. With a nearly $4B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 2543 clients. The team consists of 18 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Selection for other advisors
  • Publication of periodicals and newsletters
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 44181

Assets Under Management $3,398,671,718

No. Of Clients9857

Clients Per Financial Advisor119

NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. With a nearly $3B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 9857 clients. The team consists of 83 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Selection for other advisors
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 107148

Assets Under Management $3,238,513,168

No. Of Clients4626

Clients Per Financial Advisor57

FOSTER GROUP, INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in West Des Moines, Iowa. With a nearly $3B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 4626 clients. The team consists of 81 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 107097

Assets Under Management $2,692,631,181

No. Of Clients4060

Clients Per Financial Advisor290

STEELE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Dubuque, Iowa. With a nearly $3B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 4060 clients. The team consists of 14 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 106967

Assets Under Management $2,378,969,762

No. Of Clients491

Clients Per Financial Advisor246

INVESTMENT CONSULTING GROUP INC is a financial advisory firm situated in Davenport, Iowa. With a nearly $2B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 491 clients. The team consists of 2 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pesnsion consulting services
  • Selection for other advisors
  • Publication of periodicals and newsletters
  • Education seminars/workshops
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 139627

Assets Under Management $2,000,456,128

No. Of Clients11566

Clients Per Financial Advisor44

INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Urbandale, Iowa. With a nearly $2B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 11566 clients. The team consists of 260 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges
  • Fixed fees
  • Other (PERCENTAGE OF ASSETS MANAGED BY THIRD-PARTY ADVISOR FIRMS)

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Selection for other advisors
  • Publication of periodicals and newsletters
  • Education seminars/workshops
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 286438

Assets Under Management $1,898,014,176

No. Of Clients33

Clients Per Financial Advisor0

AEGON REAL ASSETS US is a financial advisory firm situated in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. With a nearly $2B assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 33 clients. The team consists of 170 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Fixed fees
  • Performance Based
  • Other (REFER TO SCHEDULE D MISC)

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Selection for other advisors
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