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Gilbert & Cook, Inc.

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Client AUM

$1,593,831,985

Clients

879

Advisors

18

of 32 employees

About

Gilbert & Cook, Inc. serves individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), trusts, estates, corporations and employer retirement plans, offering financial planning and consulting, investment advisory and portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and private wealth services. The firm also operates wrap‑fee platforms and accepts ERISA fiduciary roles for plan consulting engagements.

The firm delivers individualized advice grounded in household‑level asset allocation, employing a mix of active and passive strategies across equities, fixed income, real estate instruments and alternative investments, and conducts periodic account reviews for advisory clients. For private and alternative investments Gilbert & Cook performs separate due‑diligence reviews and provides distinct disclosures and implementation options when those opportunities are offered to clients.

Distinctive features include an affiliation with a third‑party insurance platform (DPL) and the fact that several representatives are licensed insurance agents, which the firm discloses can produce commission compensation and which it says it manages through internal procedures. The firm also separates its financial planning engagements from ongoing advisory services—financial planning clients do not automatically receive ongoing account reviews or monitoring unless they engage the firm for follow‑up services.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Retirement income strategy Income planning Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees range from $150 to $65,000 for Financial Planning & Consulting services.

Project-based

Up to $350 per hour for Financial Planning & Consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000 Fee-only: Financial Planning & Consulting charged on hourly or flat fee basis; hourly fees up to $350/hour; flat fees range from $150 to $65,000; Due Diligence Review fee typically 5% to 10% of committed capital for one year, payable in quarterly installments.

Main office

5058 Grand Ridge Drive

West Des Moines IA 50265

Advisors at this office

18

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Megan R

CFP®, Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Gilbert & Cook, Inc.

Megan Rosenstiel is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Gilbert & Cook, Inc. She has previously worked at Cerity Partners LLC, VSR Financial Services, Inc., and Ameriprise. Rosenstiel holds the Series 66 designation and is based in West Des Moines, IA. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment advisory, and portfolio management services. The firm employs a combination of active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes and conducts due diligence on private and alternative investments offered to clients.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Jerit T

CFP®, Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Gilbert & Cook, Inc.

Jerit Tripp is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Gilbert & Cook, Inc. He previously worked at Cerity Partners LLC, VSR Financial Services, Inc., Dewaay Capital Management, and Ameriprise. He serves as a board member for First Tee Central Iowa. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. provides financial planning, investment advisory, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of active and passive strategies tailored through household-level asset allocation and offers distinct due-diligence processes for private and alternative investments.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Brandon G

CFA®, Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Gilbert & Cook, Inc.

Brandon Grimm is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Gilbert & Cook, Inc., where he has worked for a combined 15 years, and previously worked at VSR Financial Services, Inc. Grimm is a passive investor in Artisan Foundry, LLC and Summit SI Holdings LLC. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans with financial planning, investment advisory, and wealth management services. The firm employs a combination of active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes and provides distinct due diligence for private and alternative investments.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Jarrett S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Gilbert & Cook, Inc.

Jarrett Sheets is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Gilbert & Cook, Inc., where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Cerity Partners, Brokers International Financial Services, and Lone Wolf Financial, LLC. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment advisory, and private wealth services. The firm provides individualized advice with a focus on household-level asset allocation, using a combination of active and passive investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner
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George L

CFP®, Series 63

West Des Moines, IA

Gilbert & Cook, Inc.

George Lamoureux is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Gilbert & Cook, Inc. He has prior experience at Cerity Partners LLC, Foster Group, Broker Dealer Financial Services Corp, and Miles Capital Inc. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. provides financial planning, investment advisory, and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of active and passive strategies across various asset classes and conducts due diligence on private and alternative investments, maintaining distinct disclosures and implementation options for clients.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Zachary R

CFP®

West Des Moines, IA

Gilbert & Cook, Inc.

Zachary Ripka is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Gilbert & Cook, Inc. He has previously worked at Cerity Partners LLC and BKD CPAs & Advisors, among other firms. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment advisory, retirement plan consulting, and private wealth services. The firm uses a combination of active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes and conducts due diligence on alternative investments.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Linda C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

West Des Moines, IA

Gilbert & Cook, Inc.

Linda Cook is a CFP® with 35 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Gilbert & Cook, Inc. since 1994 and also held positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Cerity Partners LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the University of Northern Iowa. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. provides financial planning, investment advisory, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of active and passive strategies across various asset classes and conducts due diligence on private and alternative investments offered to clients.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Michelle M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

West Des Moines, IA

Gilbert & Cook, Inc.

Michelle Miller is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at firms including Gilbert & Cook, Inc., Cerity Partners LLC, and New York Life. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for Des Moines Estate Planners in a volunteer capacity. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment advisory, and portfolio management services. The firm employs a combination of active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes and offers distinct due-diligence processes for private and alternative investments.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Todd H

CFP®, CFA®, Series 65

West Des Moines, IA

Gilbert & Cook, Inc.

Todd Henningsen is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65-licensed advisor at Gilbert & Cook, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cerity Partners LLC, BerganKDV Wealth Management, LLC, and Heartwood Investments, Inc. He is based in West Des Moines, IA. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment advisory, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a mix of active and passive strategies across various asset classes and conducts due diligence on private and alternative investments.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Blake H

CFA®

West Des Moines, IA

Gilbert & Cook, Inc.

Blake Holtmeier is a CFA® charterholder at Gilbert & Cook, Inc. with experience at Cerity Partners LLC, BHE Renewables, Eaton Corporation, and prior roles at the University of Nebraska. He has been with Gilbert & Cook since 2022. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans by providing financial planning, investment advisory, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes and conducts due diligence on private and alternative investments.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Alan R

Series 65

West Des Moines, IA

Gilbert & Cook, Inc.

Alan Ryerson is a financial advisor with Gilbert & Cook, Inc. in West Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 65 designation and totaling seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Gilbert & Cook since 2018 and previously spent time at Cerity Partners LLC and BCC Advisers. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans by providing financial planning, investment advisory, and private wealth services. The firm uses a combination of active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes and conducts due diligence on private and alternative investments.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Christopher C

CFA®, Series 63

West Des Moines, IA

Gilbert & Cook, Inc.

Christopher Cook is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cerity Partners LLC and was previously with Gilbert & Cook, Inc. for ten years, among other firms. Cook serves on the board and investment committee of Youth Homes of Mid-America, a philanthropic organization supporting children in need. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. provides financial planning, investment advisory, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of active and passive investment strategies and conducts due diligence on private and alternative investments offered to clients.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Jessica S

CFP®, Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Gilbert & Cook, Inc.

Jessica Swaim is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at firms including Cerity Partners LLC, Gilbert & Cook, Inc., Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. She has been with Gilbert & Cook, Inc. for six years and is based in West Des Moines, IA. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment advisory, and wealth management services. The firm uses a household-level asset allocation approach, combining active and passive strategies across various asset classes, and conducts due diligence on private and alternative investments offered to clients.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Hayden Z

CFA®

West Des Moines, IA

Gilbert & Cook, Inc.

Hayden Zeidler is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Gilbert & Cook, Inc. He has been in the financial services industry since 2014, with prior experience at Miles Capital, Inc., PMA Financial Network LLC, and Cerity Partners LLC. Zeidler works as part of an 18-advisor team based in West Des Moines, IA. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. provides financial planning, investment advisory, and portfolio management services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—trusts, estates, corporations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of active and passive strategies across various asset classes and performs separate due diligence and disclosures for private and alternative investment opportunities.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Thomas M

CFP®, CFA®, Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Gilbert & Cook, Inc.

Thomas Mccaffrey is a financial advisor at Gilbert & Cook, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Cerity Partners LLC and VSR Financial Services, Inc. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans with financial planning, investment advisory, and portfolio management services. The firm employs a household-level asset allocation approach using both active and passive strategies and conducts due diligence on private and alternative investments for clients.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner
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