Top SRI/ESG (Socially Responsible Investing/Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance) 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 justice, you need an advisor who understands how to align your portfolio with these goals. A common mistake is focusing only on returns without considering whether the investments truly meet SRI/ESG criteria.
- Screening methods. Ask how they select companies or funds based on social and environmental standards, not just labels.
- Impact measurement. Confirm how they track and report the real-world effects of your investments.
- Portfolio balance. Ensure they balance your ethical goals with financial needs, avoiding overconcentration in one sector.
- Regulatory knowledge. Since retirement income taxes have changed recently in Iowa, check how they incorporate these updates into your planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Ali S
Series 63, Series 65
West Des Moines, IA
Merrill
Ali Shemirani offers expertise in socially responsible investing and values-based investing, making him well-suited for clients seeking SRI/ESG strategies in West Des Moines. With 29 years of experience at Merrill, a large firm, he combines retirement income strategy and charitable giving guidance, charging a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, which may appeal to clients balancing ethical goals with financial planning.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Luke T
Series 65
West Des Moines, IA
Mariner
Luke Turner specializes in SRI/ESG investing and values-based strategies, making him well-suited for clients seeking socially responsible portfolios in West Des Moines. Working at Mariner Wealth, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers flat-fee financial planning and combines active and passive investment approaches, differentiating him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller practices.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $2,116,909
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Clinton A
Series 66
Des Moines, IA
The Wealth Consulting Group
Clinton Akerberg specializes in SRI/ESG investing with 21 years of experience and a Series 66 credential, offering expertise in tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans for business owners. His firm, The Wealth Consulting Group, provides flat-fee, independent wealth management with a tailored investment process, serving diverse clients including charities and trusts, which distinguishes him from other advisors in West Des Moines.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $466,923
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