Seasoned, 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 sustainable investing. Without this expertise, you might end up with portfolios that don’t truly align with your goals or miss opportunities in responsible companies. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating these evolving investment approaches.
- Deep ESG knowledge. Look for advisors who can explain how they evaluate companies on environmental and social factors, not just financial returns.
- Integration with financial goals. Ask how they balance sustainability with your income needs and risk tolerance over time.
- Experience with evolving standards. Sustainable investing rules and metrics change; confirm they stay current and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Local market insight. Since tax rules recently changed in Iowa, check how they incorporate these updates into your sustainable investment plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Dennis W
Series 63, Series 65
West Des Moines, IA
Primerica Advisors
Dennis Way's 45 years of experience and expertise in ESG and sustainable investing make him well-equipped to manage portfolios that align with environmental and social values in the Des Moines area. Operating within Primerica Advisors' large-firm structure, he offers discretionary asset management through a wrap-fee program, balancing sustainability with income planning and tax-loss harvesting strategies for individual and high-net-worth clients.
Experience: 46 years
Avg account: $228,117
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Jodi B
Series 66
Pleasant Hill, IA
Savvy
Jodi Breheny offers seasoned expertise in ESG and sustainable investing, supported by 27 years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Operating from Pleasant Hill, IA, she provides flat-fee financial planning and negotiable AUM fees, blending index-based core strategies with tailored ESG-focused models, which distinguishes her from other advisors in the Des Moines area.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $1,062,133
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David D
Series 66
West Des Moines, IA
Valic Financial Advisors
David Dykstra brings 24 years of experience in ESG and sustainable investing, supported by his Series 66 license and affiliation with Valic Financial Advisors, a large firm known for managed-account programs and Envestnet portfolio models. He offers flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly rates, serving a diverse client base from individual investors to corporate plans in the Des Moines area.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $99,681
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Karl R
CFP®, Series 66
Pleasant Hill, IA
Edward Jones
Karl Ritland brings 24 years of experience and CFP® certification to ESG and sustainable investing, ensuring portfolios align with environmental and social values while balancing financial goals. Based in Pleasant Hill, IA, he operates within Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, offering comprehensive wealth management and specialized services like retirement plans and charitable giving, which may provide broader financial planning options compared to other advisors.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Joel D
Series 63
Des Moines, IA
The Wealth Consulting Group
Joel Drake brings 34 years of experience in ESG and sustainable investing, offering expertise in tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans for business owners. Operating independently in Des Moines, IA, he provides flat-fee financial planning and access to LPL Financial's research and model portfolios, distinguishing him with a broad service range and a client-focused fee structure.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $466,923
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