Fee-only financial advisors in West Des Moines, Iowa
Which fee-only financial advisor should I talk to in West Des Moines?
Start with a fee-only advisor in West Des Moines whose record matches what you need, then check their fees and SEC record before you call. Records to start with include Jason Gunkel of Syverson Strege, Nathan Nicolaisen of Redspire Wealth Management, LLC and Jonathan Glaser of Iowa Wealth Management, chosen for their credentials and fees on file.
Where to start
Chosen from what each record shows: credentials and fees on file, one advisor per firm.
- Jason Gunkel Syverson Strege Holds the CFP and CFA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- Nathan Nicolaisen Redspire Wealth Management, LLC Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee, one-time planning fee.
- Jonathan Glaser Iowa Wealth Management Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- Emily Koonce Boyle Capital Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- Joseph Hart Hart Wealth Management Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees.
- Douglas Vander Weide Valiant Wealth Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees.
By the numbers
- Advisors listed
- 28
- Firms
- 7
- Hold the CFP
- 68%
- Other credentials: CFA 11% · ChFC 4%
- How they charge (of 28 with fees on file): percentage of assets 100% · hourly 82% · fixed fees 75% · performance-based fees 25%
Source: Wellspent public graph, data as of . Shares are of advisors listed here; an advisor can hold several credentials or fee types. Methodology
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Questions about fee-only advisors in West Des Moines
How many fee-only advisors in West Des Moines are there?
The Wellspent public graph lists 28 fee-only advisors in West Des Moines, at 7 firms. We counted every advisor record that fits, as of October 2026.
What do fee-only advisors in West Des Moines focus on?
The most common focus among fee-only advisors in West Des Moines is retirement planning (5), followed by retirees (4) and estate planning (3). Advisors can list more than one.
How do fee-only advisors in West Des Moines charge?
All 28 fee-only advisors in West Des Moines with fees on file charge a percentage of assets. Many use more than one: 82% charge by the hour and 75% charge fixed fees.
How many fee-only advisors in West Des Moines hold the CFP?
68% of the 28 fee-only advisors in West Des Moines hold the CFP certification, based on the credentials listed on each record.
Does Iowa tax income on top of federal tax?
Yes. Iowa has a state income tax, so a financial plan for a Iowa resident should project it alongside federal tax.
How current is this list of fee-only advisors in West Des Moines?
Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record.
All 28 advisors in West Des Moines
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Gunkel | Syverson Strege | West Des Moines | CAP, CFA, CFP, AEP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Nathan Nicolaisen | Redspire Wealth Management, LLC | West Des Moines | CFP, MBA | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| Joseph Hart | Hart Wealth Management | West Des Moines | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jonathan Glaser | Iowa Wealth Management | West Des Moines | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Elizabeth Johnson | Iowa Wealth Management | West Des Moines | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Cameron Pietzsch | Syverson Strege | West Des Moines | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Damian Beard | Syverson Strege | West Des Moines | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Douglas Vander Weide | Valiant Wealth | West Des Moines | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Emily Koonce | Boyle Capital | West Des Moines | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jennifer Scheck | Syverson Strege | West Des Moines | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Johnne Syverson | Syverson Strege | West Des Moines | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Lance Gunkel | Syverson Strege | West Des Moines | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Lance Knaack | Syverson Strege | West Des Moines | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Matthew Roberts | Syverson Strege | West Des Moines | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Michael Jiskoot | Valiant Wealth | West Des Moines | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Ryan Simpson | Syverson Strege | West Des Moines | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Tanner Sprouse | Syverson Strege | West Des Moines | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Teresa Baumann | Syverson Strege | West Des Moines | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Tim Roemmich | Syverson Strege | West Des Moines | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Wayne Johnson | Syverson Strege | West Des Moines | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Kevin McLean | Syverson Strege | West Des Moines | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Alec Jackson | Valiant Wealth | West Des Moines | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Brian Boyle | Boyle Capital | West Des Moines | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Cory Millmier | BSC Capital Partners | West Des Moines | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| David Merritt | Boyle Capital | West Des Moines | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jason Shaw | BSC Capital Partners | West Des Moines | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Matthew Evans | BSC Capital Partners | West Des Moines | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Ryan O'Hare | Boyle Capital | West Des Moines | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
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