Water Valley Investment Advisors, Inc.
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Client AUMClient assets under management
$137,760,330
Clients
152
Advisors
3
across 2 offices
About
Water Valley Investment Advisors provides ongoing portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary management. The firm also delivers retirement plan fiduciary services and limits written financial planning to clients who are receiving its asset management services, while providing periodic educational newsletters.
The firm’s investment process centers on fundamental analysis and long‑term trading, documenting objectives and risk tolerance in an Investment Policy Statement for each client and conducting account reviews at least quarterly. WVIA typically recommends mutual funds and ETFs, seeks discretionary trading authority for many accounts, and may aggregate client orders (block trades) when pursuing execution efficiencies, allocating trades on an average‑price basis.
Distinctive features include acting as an ERISA 3(38) investment manager for retirement plans, including discretionary investment selection and qualified default investment alternative (QDIA) management, and explicit disclosure of conflicts and procedures around retirement plan rollover recommendations. WVIA also limits standalone planning services to managed clients and uses institutional custody relationships that provide access to institutional trading, research and operational support.
Client services
Expertise
Fee options
$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.75% $2,000,001+: 0.50%
Account minimum: $250,000
Main office
See office952 N. Main Avenue
Sioux Center IA 51250
Advisors at this office
2
Offices (2)
Most active in
California · Iowa · Nebraska · Texas
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Business activities & affiliations
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Insurance agent
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Bank
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Trust company
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Fund sponsor
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Advisors at this firm
Ben G
CFP®, Series 65
Sioux Center, IA
Water Valley Investment Advisors, Inc.
Ben Gesink is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He currently works at Water Valley Investment Advisors, Inc. and has prior experience at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Iowa State Bank, Dordt University, and Western Christian High School. Water Valley Investment Advisors provides portfolio management and fiduciary services to individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental analysis, long-term trading, and regular account reviews, with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, and retirement plan management.
Philip D
Series 63, Series 65
Naperville, IL
Water Valley Investment Advisors, Inc.
Philip Dorr is a financial advisor at Water Valley Investment Advisors, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Water Valley since 1999 and Dain Rauscher Incorporated since 1998. Water Valley Investment Advisors provides portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and long-term trading, acting as an ERISA 3(38) investment manager for retirement plans and providing periodic educational newsletters.
Kevin G
CFA®
Sioux Center, IA
Water Valley Investment Advisors, Inc.
Kevin Gesink is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Water Valley Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2000. Water Valley Investment Advisors provides portfolio management for individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management. The firm’s investment approach focuses on fundamental analysis and long-term trading, with services that include retirement plan fiduciary management and periodic educational newsletters.
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