Independent, ESG / Sustainable investing financial advisors in Des Moines, IA
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you want your investments to reflect your values, such as environmental care or social responsibility, you need an advisor who understands ESG (environmental, social, and governance) criteria and how to apply them effectively. Without this expertise, you might end up with portfolios that claim to be sustainable but don't align with your priorities or risk tolerance. Independent advisors here operate without ties to large firms, which can mean more flexibility in choosing investments that truly match your goals.
- ESG integration approach. Ask how they evaluate companies' environmental and social practices beyond surface-level ratings.
- Impact measurement. Confirm how they track and report the real-world effects of your sustainable investments.
- Portfolio customization. Look for advisors who tailor ESG strategies to your personal values, not just standard green funds.
- Fee transparency. Independent status often means clearer fees; verify how costs relate to ESG service quality.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Nathaniel R
Series 63, Series 65
Urbandale, IA
Creativeone Wealth, LLC
Nathaniel Reeder offers expertise in ESG and sustainable investing with 24 years of experience, operating independently through Creativeone Wealth, LLC near Des Moines. His firm provides flexible fee structures including flat fees and negotiable rates, and employs diverse investment strategies such as proprietary ETF models and third-party managers, supporting tailored portfolios beyond standard green funds.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $264,766
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Kari S
Series 63, Series 65
Des Moines, IA
The Wealth Consulting Group
Kari Smith specializes in ESG and sustainable investing in Des Moines, offering tailored strategies that align with clients' social and environmental values. Her firm, The Wealth Consulting Group, provides fee-based wealth management with a flat-fee structure and integrates multiple analytical approaches, distinguishing her from others by combining personalized ESG focus with comprehensive financial planning and retirement services.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $466,923
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Alexander R
CFP®, Series 65
Des Moines, IA
Compound Planning, Inc.
Alexander Ricke specializes in ESG and sustainable investing with a focus on tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans for business owners, serving clients in Des Moines, IA. As a CFP®-certified independent advisor at Compound Planning, Inc., he offers flat-fee financial planning and access to customizable portfolio management within a firm managing $4.3 billion in assets, distinguishing him from others by combining personalized ESG strategies with institutional resources.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $262,119
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Robert W
CFP®, Series 63
Johnston, IA
LexAurum Advisors
Robert Wiley brings 24 years of experience and CFP® certification to ESG and sustainable investing, offering independent advice from Johnston, IA. His firm, LexAurum Advisors, uses diversified, risk-based asset allocation strategies and serves a broad client base including individuals and institutions, with flat-fee and AUM-based pricing options, distinguishing him from other advisors focused solely on individual clients or standard fee models.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $568,763
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Christopher B
Series 63, Series 66, Series 65
Des Moines, IA
Savvy
Christopher Benda in Des Moines offers expertise in ESG and sustainable investing, integrating these principles with a flexible, independent approach. His firm, Savvy, combines index-based core strategies with tailored ESG models and tax-loss harvesting, serving high earners with negotiable flat fees and a proprietary technology platform, distinguishing him from others by blending customization with advanced quantitative tools.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $1,062,133
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