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Finding the Best Retirement Planners in Des Moines, Iowa

Last Updated - April 25, 2025

Des Moines has 1 Retirementplanning.net vetted Retirement Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to choose from and 12 non-vetted advisors in your local area. These retirement advisors in Des Moines, Iowa have an average of 25 years of experience.

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List of Qualified Retirement Planning Advisors in Des Moines, Iowa

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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

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Top 12 Retirement Planning firms in Des Moines, 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

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)
4

453 7th Street,
Des Moines, IA, 50309-3702
$3,836,918,843254318
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
5

6000 Grand Avenue, Suite B
Des Moines, IA, 50312
$840,400,934376318
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Other (FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FEES)
6

111 East Grand, Suite 412,
Des Moines, IA, 50309
$610,548,59816867
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges
7

655 9th Street,
Des Moines, IA, 50309
$569,489,94111801140
A percentage of AUM
8

3900 Ingersoll Avenue, Suite 300
Des Moines, IA, 50312
$562,510,31974814
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges
9

500 Sw 7th Street, Suite 204
Des Moines, IA, 50309
$398,868,182279924
A percentage of AUM
10

220 Sw 9th St., Suite 230
Des Moines, IA, 50309
$247,615,222125111
A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
11

2 East Army Post Rd, Suite 2
Des Moines, IA, 50315-5821
$170,000,00010004
A percentage of AUM
12

2015 Grand Avenue, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA, 50312
$005
A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees

Information on Top Retirement Planning firms in Des Moines, 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# 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# 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# 154927

Assets Under Management $840,400,934

No. Of Clients3763

Clients Per Financial Advisor209

LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP is a financial advisory firm situated in Des Moines, Iowa. With a nearly $840M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 3763 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
  • Hourly charges
  • Other (FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FEES)

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Selection for other advisors
  • Education seminars/workshops
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 142265

Assets Under Management $610,548,598

No. Of Clients1686

Clients Per Financial Advisor241

WEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, L.L.C. is a financial advisory firm situated in Des Moines, Iowa. With a nearly $611M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 1686 clients. The team consists of 7 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM
  • Hourly charges

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Publication of periodicals and newsletters
  • Education seminars/workshops
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 297324

Assets Under Management $569,489,941

No. Of Clients11801

Clients Per Financial Advisor84

PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES is a financial advisory firm situated in Des Moines, Iowa. With a nearly $569M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 11801 clients. The team consists of 140 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Selection for other advisors
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 145112

Assets Under Management $562,510,319

No. Of Clients748

Clients Per Financial Advisor53

DMKC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Des Moines, Iowa. With a nearly $563M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 748 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
  • Hourly charges

Financial Planning Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 152566

Assets Under Management $398,868,182

No. Of Clients2799

Clients Per Financial Advisor117

RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Des Moines, Iowa. With a nearly $399M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 2799 clients. The team consists of 24 skilled financial advisors, committed to delivering comprehensive retirement planning services tailored to your needs.

Fee Structure

  • A percentage of AUM

Financial Planning Services

  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 169519

Assets Under Management $247,615,222

No. Of Clients1251

Clients Per Financial Advisor114

PETERSON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. is a financial advisory firm situated in Des Moines, Iowa. With a nearly $248M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 1251 clients. The team consists of 11 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
  • Selection for other advisors
  • Education seminars/workshops
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 146322

Assets Under Management $170,000,000

No. Of Clients1000

Clients Per Financial Advisor250

DES MOINES INVESTMENTS, LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Des Moines, Iowa. With a nearly $170M assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 1000 clients. The team consists of 4 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 businesses or institutional clients
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QualificationsFirm CRD# 329366

Assets Under Management $0

No. Of Clients0

Clients Per Financial Advisor0

ALTITUDE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC is a financial advisory firm situated in Des Moines, Iowa. With a nearly $0 assets under management, the firm specializes in crafting personalized retirement planning solutions for 0 clients. The team consists of 5 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
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