# Peter Deacon

> Peter Deacon is a fee-only financial advisor at Forrest Financial Services in Windsor Heights, Iowa, who holds the CFP credential. Peter focuses on tax planning and retirement planning. Forrest Financial Services reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Forrest Financial Services
- **Based in:** Windsor Heights, Iowa
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Hourly; Fixed fees
- **Accepting new clients:** Yes (firm's website)
- **Assets under management (firm):** $154M across 400 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFP
- **Specialties:** Tax planning, Retirement planning
- **CRD:** 4864977 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/4864977)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in IA
- **Exams passed:** Series 65 (2004)
- **Firm size:** 2 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://forrestfinancialservices.com/

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Peter Deacon a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Peter holds no broker registration, and Forrest Financial Services reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Peter charge for financial advice?

Peter's firm, Forrest Financial Services, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Peter Deacon based?

Peter Deacon is based in Windsor Heights, Iowa.

### What does Peter specialize in?

Peter's specialties include tax planning and retirement planning.

### What credentials does Peter Deacon hold?

Peter Deacon holds the CFP credential.

### Is Peter Deacon registered with the SEC?

Yes. Peter Deacon is registered as an investment adviser representative in IA (CRD 4864977), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Forrest Financial Services manage?

Forrest Financial Services reports $154M across 400 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Peter Deacon?

Through Peter's website, forrestfinancialservices.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/4864977): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://www.forrestfinancialservices.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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