CFP®-certified, values-based 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.
You might seek a values-based investing advisor if aligning your portfolio with your personal ethics or social goals matters to you. Without a clear understanding of your values, an advisor might recommend investments that don't truly reflect what you care about.
- Values clarification process. Ask how they help you define and prioritize your ethical or social criteria before investing.
- Investment screening methods. Confirm whether they use positive or negative screens to include or exclude companies based on your values.
- Performance balance. Discuss how they balance your values with financial goals to avoid sacrificing returns unnecessarily.
- Ongoing alignment checks. Check if they regularly review your portfolio to ensure it stays consistent with your evolving values.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Robert A
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
West Des Moines, IA
Mariner
Robert Anderson's 18 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to support values-based investing in the Des Moines area, with expertise in socially responsible investing and alternative strategies. Working at Mariner Wealth, a large firm managing nearly $99 billion, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning services, catering primarily to high-net-worth clients, which distinguishes him from advisors with smaller client bases or different fee models.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $2,116,909
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Bryce L
CFP®, Series 65
Polk City, IA
Van Diest Capital
Bryce Littler, a CFP®-certified advisor in Polk City, IA, specializes in values-based and ESG investing, aligning portfolios with clients' ethical priorities. His firm, Van Diest Capital, integrates ESG considerations with quantitative methods and serves diverse clients including high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, offering flexible fee options and a comprehensive investment approach that balances values with financial goals.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $326,669
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Wayne J
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
West Des Moines, IA
Syverson Strege
Wayne Johnson's 20 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to support values-based investing clients in the Des Moines area, including those approaching retirement and executives. His firm, Syverson Strege, manages $911 million for 523 clients with a fiduciary, fee-based approach, offering flat fees and hourly consulting, which may appeal to high-net-worth individuals seeking flexible fee structures and integrated financial planning.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $1,663,872
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Erik N
CFP®, Series 66
Huxley, IA
Edward Jones
Erik Nilius specializes in values-based investing and is CFP®-certified, making him well-suited for clients in Des Moines, IA seeking to align portfolios with personal ethics. With 11 years of experience at Edward Jones, a large full-service wealth management firm, he offers expertise in ESG investing, charitable giving, and retirement income strategy, supported by a comprehensive fee structure up to 1.35% annually.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $246,728
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