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RIA Advisory Group, LLC

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Client assets under management

$558,234,166

Clients

1,968

5% high-net-worth

Advisors

24

of 25 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

82

High

Average account size

$283,656

About

RIA Advisory Group serves individuals, high-net-worth individuals, corporations, trusts and estates with ongoing investment supervisory services and portfolio management. The firm manages discretionary accounts and provides investment objective confirmations to guide portfolio construction across mutual funds, equities, fixed income, ETFs, REITs, insurance products and private placements, but it does not offer stand‑alone, fee‑based financial planning.

The firm’s investment process combines charting, fundamental and technical analysis and uses both long‑term and short‑term trading strategies, with accounts reviewed on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis. RIA Advisory Group typically operates under discretionary authority for supervised accounts and implements client plans through custodial arrangements while permitting clients to direct brokerage if they choose.

Distinctive features include formal affiliations with accounting and legal professionals and a notable number of representatives holding CPA and insurance licenses, which can lead to cross‑offering of accounting, legal or commissionable insurance services while stating clients are not required to use those services. The firm also engages an affiliated research entity that is paid by the firm for research services (fees are not passed through to clients), a structure that differs from most multi‑team advisors.

Client services

Portfolio management

Expertise

Annuities

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Percentage

up to 2% of account value (tiered fees apply, highest range percentage applies to all assets)

Main office location

RIA Advisory Group, LLC

500 Sw 7 Th Street, Suite 204

Des Moines IA 50309, United States

Number of offices

13

Most active in

Arizona · Colorado · Florida · Illinois · Iowa · Kansas · Minnesota · Missouri · Nebraska · New Hampshire · North Carolina · North Dakota · South Dakota · Texas · Wisconsin

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Aaron H

Series 65

Piedmont, SD

RIA Advisory Group, LLC

Aaron Hanson is a financial advisor at RIA Advisory Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has prior work experience at Brighter Electric and Rapid Spa. RIA Advisory Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm manages a diversified portfolio including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, insurance products, and private placements, typically on a discretionary basis using a combination of charting, fundamental, and technical analysis.

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Mary G

Series 63, Series 65

Des Moines, IA

RIA Advisory Group, LLC

Mary Gibbons is a financial advisor with RIA Advisory Group, LLC in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at RIA Advisory Group since 2019, following five years at Visionpoint Advisory Group and sixteen years at LPL Financial LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with Trend Financial Investment Guidance as an investment-related business activity. RIA Advisory Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a combination of charting, fundamental and technical analysis, and both long- and short-term trading strategies to manage diversified portfolios on a discretionary basis.

Annuities
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Edward S

Series 66

Des Moines, IA

RIA Advisory Group, LLC

Edward Smith is a financial advisor with RIA Advisory Group, LLC in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Visionpoint Advisory Group, LPL Financial, and Edward Jones. He is also licensed as a non-variable insurance agent. RIA Advisory Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a discretionary investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis across various asset classes and maintains formal affiliations with legal and accounting professionals.

Annuities
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Benjamin H

Series 63, Series 66

Des Moines, IA

RIA Advisory Group, LLC

Benjamin Heckart is a financial advisor with RIA Advisory Group, LLC in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Iea Wealth Management LLC since 2010 and has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a small farming business and is a part owner of an insurance services company. RIA Advisory Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm manages a diversified portfolio including equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, typically on a discretionary basis, and integrates legal, accounting, and technology services within its advisory operations.

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Patrick M

Series 63, Series 65

Sioux Falls, SD

RIA Advisory Group, LLC

Patrick Mccabe is a financial advisor with RIA Advisory Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Visionpoint Advisory Group, LPL Financial LLC, Princor Financial Services Corporation, and Principal Life Insurance Company. He also works as a benefit analyst for Resolve Physician Agency, assisting physicians in understanding employer benefit offerings. RIA Advisory Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a mix of equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, insurance products, and private placements, managing accounts typically on a discretionary basis with a combination of charting, fundamental, and technical analysis.

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Houstyn H

CFP®, Series 65

Sioux Falls, SD

RIA Advisory Group, LLC

Houstyn Heinz is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. He is currently with RIA Advisory Group, LLC and is also employed as a Certified Public Accountant at a regional CPA firm in South Dakota, where he prepares and reviews tax returns, financial statements, and performs other accounting functions. His prior experience includes roles at ELO CPA's & Advisors and Schwan Financial Group. RIA Advisory Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a combination of charting, fundamental and technical analysis with both long- and short-term trading strategies, managing a diverse mix of asset types on a discretionary basis.

Annuities
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Dana R

Series 63, Series 65

Sioux Falls, SD

RIA Advisory Group, LLC

Dana Rausch is a financial advisor with RIA Advisory Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RIA Advisory Group in 2020, Dana worked at VisionPoint Advisory Group, LPL Financial, Principal Financial, and Princor Financial Services Corporation. Outside of advisory work, Dana is involved in benefit education for physicians through Resolve Physician Agency and holds interests in family farmland via a family holding LLC. RIA Advisory Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm manages a diversified portfolio including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, insurance products, and private placements, typically providing discretionary investment management based on documented client objectives and risk profiles.

Annuities
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Todd A

Series 63, Series 65

Omaha, NE

RIA Advisory Group, LLC

Todd Adams is a financial advisor with RIA Advisory Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Summit Mortgage Group, Summit Financial Group, Nebraska Realty, and Ameritas Financial Center among others. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in real estate sales and property ownership through Adams Properties and Forty Ten Properties. RIA Advisory Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a discretionary management approach using charting, fundamental and technical analysis across a diversified mix of investment products and maintains formal affiliations with legal and accounting professionals.

Annuities
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Keaton F

Series 63, Series 65

Sioux Falls, SD

RIA Advisory Group, LLC

Keaton Falk is a financial advisor with RIA Advisory Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameritas Investment Company, LLC, Ameritas Insurance Company, and Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC. He also assists medical professionals in negotiating employment contracts through his work with Resolve. RIA Advisory Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm employs a mix of equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, insurance products, and private placements, managing most accounts on a discretionary basis with both long- and short-term trading strategies.

Annuities
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Chris W

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Des Moines, IA

RIA Advisory Group, LLC

Chris Weston is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at RIA Advisory Group, LLC since 2024. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Weston is a part owner of Community Educators, LLC, a company providing continuing education credits and ethics courses for insurance agents and CFP professionals. He also serves as the current president of the Society of Financial Services Professionals. RIA Advisory Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm employs a mix of equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, insurance products, and private placements, managing accounts on a discretionary basis using fundamental and technical analysis combined with both long- and short-term trading strategies.

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Laurie K

Series 63, Series 65

Sioux Falls, SD

RIA Advisory Group, LLC

Laurie Ketterling is a financial advisor at RIA Advisory Group, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at VisionPoint Advisory Group, LPL Financial, and Principal Financial Group. Outside of her advisory work, she has involvement in a family business related to blinds. RIA Advisory Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm manages a diversified portfolio including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, insurance products, and private placements, typically on a discretionary basis, and integrates legal and accounting affiliations alongside proprietary technology and research services.

Annuities
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Zach V

Series 65

Des Moines, IA

RIA Advisory Group, LLC

Zach Veenstra is a financial advisor at RIA Advisory Group, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Performance Financial, Pella Corp, and DeBoer & Associates. RIA Advisory Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm manages diversified portfolios using discretionary strategies based on charting, fundamental and technical analysis, and maintains formal affiliations with legal and accounting professionals.

Annuities
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Tyler B

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Des Moines, IA

RIA Advisory Group, LLC

Tyler Bookin Nosbisch is a CFP® professional at RIA Advisory Group, LLC with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, Tyler volunteers on a family farm assisting with seasonal planting and harvest activities. RIA Advisory Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm employs a discretionary investment management approach using fundamental and technical analysis and offers a range of investment products including equities, fixed income, and private placements.

Annuities
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David S

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Des Moines, IA

RIA Advisory Group, LLC

David Suntken is a financial advisor with RIA Advisory Group, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and totaling 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at RIA Advisory Group since 2020 and previously spent six years with Visionpoint Advisory Group and over two decades with LPL Financial. RIA Advisory Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm manages diversified portfolios using discretionary strategies informed by charting, fundamental, and technical analysis, and maintains formal affiliations with legal and accounting professionals alongside operating affiliated technology and research businesses.

Annuities
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Christopher H

Series 63, Series 65

Piedmont, SD

RIA Advisory Group, LLC

Christopher Hanson is a financial advisor with RIA Advisory Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VisionPoint Advisory Group, LPL Financial, and Principal Financial Group. Outside of advising, he operates a small ranch in Piedmont, South Dakota. RIA Advisory Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a mix of equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, insurance products, and private placements, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using both fundamental and technical analysis.

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