Independent, ESG / Sustainable investing financial advisors in West 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, governance) factors deeply. 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.
- ESG criteria integration. Ask how they evaluate companies on environmental and social impact, not just financial returns.
- Portfolio customization. Confirm they tailor your investments to your specific values, rather than using generic "green" funds.
- Risk and return balance. Sustainable investing still involves market risks; check how they manage this alongside your goals.
- Independent advice. Explore how their independence affects the range of investment options they can offer you.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Lindsey O
CFP®, Series 65
Johnston, IA
Compound Planning, Inc.
Lindsey Oneil specializes in ESG and sustainable investing with eight years of experience and holds CFP® and Series 65 credentials, making her well-equipped to integrate environmental and social criteria into portfolios. Operating independently at Compound Planning, Inc., which manages $4.3 billion and offers customizable portfolio management, she provides flat-fee financial planning and serves high earners and business owners, distinguishing her from advisors with less flexible fee structures or narrower client focuses.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $262,119
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Robert W
CFP®, Series 63
Johnston, IA
LexAurum Advisors
Robert Wiley offers expertise in ESG and sustainable investing with 24 years of experience and CFP® certification, providing independent advice from Johnston, IA. His firm, LexAurum Advisors, uses diversified, risk-based asset allocation strategies and offers flat-fee financial planning, serving a broad client base including individuals, families, and institutions, which may suit those seeking tailored, value-aligned investment management.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $568,763
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Donald O
Series 65
West Des Moines, IA
Creativeone Wealth, LLC
Donald Orban II specializes in ESG and sustainable investing with eight years of experience, offering independent advice through CreativeOne Wealth, LLC in West Des Moines. His firm uses proprietary ETF models, third-party managers, and option-based strategies, providing flat-fee and negotiable AUM pricing, which may appeal to clients seeking tailored, flexible investment approaches beyond standard green funds.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $264,766
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Clinton A
Series 66
Des Moines, IA
The Wealth Consulting Group
Clinton Akerberg specializes in ESG and sustainable investing with 21 years of experience, offering independent advice through The Wealth Consulting Group in Des Moines, IA. His firm provides tailored wealth management and retirement-plan advisory services with a flat-fee structure, distinguishing him by combining multiple analytical approaches and serving a diverse client base including trusts and charities.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $466,923
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Christopher B
Series 63, Series 66, Series 65
Des Moines, IA
Savvy
Christopher Benda offers expertise in ESG and sustainable investing with 20 years of experience, operating independently in Des Moines, IA. His firm, Savvy, blends index-based core strategies with tailored ESG models and tax-loss harvesting, providing flat-fee financial planning and negotiable AUM fees, which may appeal to high earners seeking customized, value-aligned portfolios.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $1,062,133
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