Seasoned, 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 how to integrate these goals without sacrificing financial health. A common mistake is treating ESG (environmental, social, governance) factors as just a marketing label rather than a core part of your portfolio strategy. Seasoned advisors bring deep experience balancing sustainability with long-term returns.
- ESG integration approach. Ask how they incorporate sustainable factors into investment selection and risk management.
- Impact measurement. Confirm how they track and report the social or environmental outcomes of your investments.
- Portfolio customization. Look for advisors who tailor ESG priorities to your personal values, not one-size-fits-all solutions.
- Experience with evolving standards. Sustainable investing rules and metrics change; seasoned advisors stay current to protect your interests.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David D
Series 66
West Des Moines, IA
Valic Financial Advisors
David Dykstra brings 24 years of experience integrating ESG and sustainable investing strategies at Valic Financial Advisors in West Des Moines, IA, where he also focuses on tax-loss harvesting and retirement income planning. His firm serves high-net-worth clients with managed accounts and offers flat-fee financial planning, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned expertise with flexible fee options and a large-firm support structure.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $99,681
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Larry L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Clive, IA
Edward Jones
Larry Laughlin brings 30 years of experience and CFP® certification to ESG and sustainable investing, integrating these factors within comprehensive retirement and family business planning. Based in Clive, IA, he works with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, offering a program fee up to 1.35% annually, which may suit clients seeking seasoned guidance with broad advisory resources.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Dana W
Series 66
Clive, IA
RBC Capital Markets
Dana Weir brings 26 years of experience integrating ESG and sustainable investing strategies, supported by his Series 66 designation and role at RBC Capital Markets in Clive, IA. His firm’s large scale and flat-fee options, combined with expertise in tax-loss harvesting and wealth management, offer tailored portfolio customization for clients like executives and approaching retirees, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $1,017,425
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Matthew B
CFP®, Series 63
West Des Moines, IA
Mercer Global Advisors Inc.
Matthew Busick's 27 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to integrate ESG and sustainable investing principles effectively for clients in West Des Moines, IA. At Mercer Global Advisors, he leverages a globally diversified, risk-appropriate approach using low-cost index funds and multi-factor strategies, serving high-net-worth individuals and business owners with a flat-fee structure and expertise in alternative investments and retirement plans.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $2,214,259
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Matthew F
Series 63, Series 66
West Des Moines, IA
CWM, LLC
Matthew Friedrichsen brings 26 years of experience in ESG and sustainable investing, integrating these factors into portfolio strategies at CWM, LLC, a large firm serving diverse clients including high-net-worth families and institutions. His flat-fee structure and expertise in tax-loss harvesting and retirement income strategy distinguish him from others, offering tailored financial planning with a focus on long-term sustainability and risk management.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $875,860
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