West Des Moines, IA Office

David Arens is a financial advisor at Private Wealth Asset Management with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA, accumulating a total of 17 years in related roles. Arens holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. He serves on several early childhood education boards in Iowa, including the State Board for Early Childhood and the Polk County Early Childhood board, and participates in the Governor’s Early Childhood Taskforce. Private Wealth Asset Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, nonprofit organizations, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a combination of quantitative, fundamental, technical, and economic analysis with a focus on strategic asset allocation and tactical adjustments.

Michael Leabo is a financial advisor at Private Wealth Asset Management with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Private Wealth Asset Management serves individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, philanthropic organizations, and retirement plans, offering investment advisory and wealth management services. The firm utilizes a combination of quantitative, fundamental, technical, and economic analysis to manage portfolios, often employing discretionary management and access to alternative investments.

Brett Halley is a financial advisor at Private Wealth Asset Management in West Des Moines, IA, holding CFA® and Series 66 designations with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC for 19 years before joining his current firm in 2021. Private Wealth Asset Management serves individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, philanthropic organizations, and retirement plans by offering investment advisory and wealth management services. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process emphasizing strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments and provides access to private placements and alternative investments.

Madison Vestweber is a financial advisor at Private Wealth Asset Management with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Private Wealth Asset Management, Madison worked at The 20 MSP and has a background that includes academic roles at the University of Iowa and John F. Kennedy High School. Private Wealth Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, trusts, and nonprofit organizations, managing approximately $1.85 billion in discretionary assets. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach supported by quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis, and offers specialized services such as oil and gas holdings management and business transition planning.