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Investment advisers in Iowa: 96 firms, $989 billion in AUM

96 investment advisers have their main office in Iowa: 91 SEC registered and 5 exempt reporting. The registered advisers report $989 billion in regulatory assets under management in the SEC's Form ADV file of November 2, 2026, and the largest is Principal Asset Management with $428 billion.

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  • 96Advisers
  • 91SEC registered
  • 5Exempt reporting
  • $989 billionTotal AUM
  • 87Advisers over $100 million
  • 10Manage private funds
  • November 2, 2026File date

Largest advisers by AUM

Ranked by regulatory AUM, then by private funds. Each row links to the firm page where it has one, and to its SEC record.

AdviserCityAUMAccountsEmployeesPrivate fundsPhoneWebsiteSource
Principal Asset ManagementDes Moines$427.71 billion8,1691,39410(800) 787-1621adviserinfo.sec.gov
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.Fairfield$138.69 billion608,2753,527Not listed(641) 472-5100cambridgestronger.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Sammons Financial Group Asset Management, LLCWest des Moines$122.05 billion960Not listed(515) 221-4879adviserinfo.sec.gov
Principal Real EstateDes Moines$105.65 billion68147718(800) 787-1621principalcef.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Aegon Asset Management USCedar Rapids$88.80 billion19921719(319) 355-5408aegonam.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLCCedar Rapids$18.83 billion212,722398Not listed(866) 368-0566transamerica.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Principal Securities, Inc.Des Moines$17.02 billion68,9811,464Not listed(888) 774-6267adviserinfo.sec.gov
Avantax Planning Partners, Inc.Dubuque$7.57 billion13,797261Not listed(563) 582-2855avantax.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Integrity Alliance, LLCUrbandale$5.41 billion20,448400Not listed(877) 886-1939integritywealth.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Foster Group, Inc.Urbandale$4.78 billion7,34693Not listed(515) 226-9000adviserinfo.sec.gov
Nations Financial Group, Inc.Cedar Rapids$4.77 billion10,53594Not listed(319) 393-9541nationsfg.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
BTC Capital ManagementDes Moines$4.60 billion2,19917Not listed(515) 245-5638adviserinfo.sec.gov
BFC Planning, Inc.Cedar Rapids$3.84 billion13,174200Not listed(319) 447-5700adviserinfo.sec.gov
Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.Davenport$3.73 billion16,572306Not listed(563) 326-2064theonlycornerstone.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Steele Capital Management, Inc.Dubuque$3.55 billion4,41815Not listed(563) 588-2097adviserinfo.sec.gov
Investment Consulting Group IncDavenport$2.84 billion5048Not listed(563) 322-2322investmentconsultinggroupinc.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Gilbert & Cook, Inc.West des Moines$1.70 billion3,79232Not listed(515) 270-6444gilbertcook.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Stackstone Wealth, LLCDubuque$1.49 billion7,94427Not listed(563) 552-7000adviserinfo.sec.gov
Principal Advised ServicesDes Moines$1.42 billion23,164383Not listed(866) 412-0770adviserinfo.sec.gov
Accel Wealth ManagementWaverly$1.15 billion2,81919Not listed(319) 596-1101acceladvantage.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Northwest Wealth Management, LLCSpencer$1.03 billion4,27426Not listed(877) 207-0994adviserinfo.sec.gov
Legacy Financial GroupDes Moines$1.01 billion4,14618Not listed(515) 255-3306williamelson.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Syverson StregeWest des Moines$910.8 million1,97915Not listed(515) 225-6000adviserinfo.sec.gov
Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc.Cedar Rapids$906.4 million3,352100Not listed(319) 447-5700berthel.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
DMKC Advisory Services, LLCDes Moines$902.5 million94613Not listed(515) 221-1133adviserinfo.sec.gov
Basepoint Wealth, LLCCedar Rapids$883.8 million3,71524Not listed(319) 826-1898basepointwealth.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Rda Financial NetworkAkron$675.2 million1,52217Not listed(888) 300-4975adviserinfo.sec.gov
West Financial Advisors, L.L.C.Des Moines$674.2 million1,6778Not listed(515) 284-1011westfinancialadvisors.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Merkle Retirement PlanningGrimes$568.8 million2,89630Not listed(515) 278-4110merkleplan.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Retireright Consulting GroupWest des Moines$561.1 million7335Not listed(515) 868-0309adviserinfo.sec.gov
Dynamic Financial GroupCedar Falls$539.6 million2,4903Not listed(319) 277-2727dynamicfinancial.netadviserinfo.sec.gov
Wealth Advisors of Iowa, LLCWest des Moines$539.4 million1,33012Not listed(515) 200-7812adviserinfo.sec.gov
Matheson & Rock Wealth Management, LLCDavenport$530 million1,0703Not listed(800) 682-3937adviserinfo.sec.gov
Independent Wealth Network, Inc.Urbandale$518.4 million2,88137Not listed(515) 461-5123swan-fin.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Wealthspan Partners, LLCDavenport$451.1 million1,6106Not listed(563) 723-7301adviserinfo.sec.gov
Nikulski Financial, Inc.Bettendorf$449 million47510Not listed(563) 344-0118adviserinfo.sec.gov
FSB Premier Wealth Management, Inc.Waterloo$431.7 million2,13012Not listed(319) 235-6561fsbpremier.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Legacy Bridge Private Family OfficesWest des Moines$425.8 million1178Not listed(515) 421-4870adviserinfo.sec.gov
Quad-Cities Investment Group, LLCDavenport$425.5 million1,5468Not listed(563) 484-5000adviserinfo.sec.gov
Valiant Wealth, LLCWest des Moines$423.1 million6231230(515) 223-6068adviserinfo.sec.gov
Mokosak Advisory Group, LLCUrbandale$413.9 million1,3644Not listed(515) 223-5404mokosakadvisorygroup.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Friday FinancialDubuque$409.3 million8299Not listed(563) 552-7526fridayfi.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Compass Financial ServicesWest des Moines$407.4 million1,90912Not listed(515) 327-1020adviserinfo.sec.gov
Midwest Heritage Financial AdvisorsWest des Moines$398.7 million6476Not listed(515) 246-8378midwestheritage.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Aegon Real Assets USCedar Rapids$394.5 million211781(319) 355-5408aegonam.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Pecaut Wealth ManagementSioux City$381.8 million5546Not listed(712) 252-3268investsiouxland.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Boyle CapitalWest des Moines$342 million1,4625Not listed(515) 327-1870adviserinfo.sec.gov
Ballast Capital Advisors, LLCWest des Moines$328.7 million1477Not listed(844) 331-4662ballast-advisors.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Weitzel Financial Services, Inc.Dubuque$327.8 million1,1344Not listed(563) 583-6020weitzelfinancial.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Peterson Financial Group, Inc.Des Moines$299.2 million1,35911Not listed(515) 226-1500adviserinfo.sec.gov
Vivid Wealth Management, LLCWest des Moines$290.9 million1,1993Not listed(515) 480-7593adviserinfo.sec.gov
Kane Company Wealth Management, Inc.Johnston$284.7 million7175Not listed(515) 270-2727adviserinfo.sec.gov
Paladin Wealth PartnersClive$279.8 million2983Not listed(515) 348-6080paladinwp.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Wealth Advisors Group, LLCCoralville$278.5 million1,2012Not listed(319) 626-3589adviserinfo.sec.gov
Beacon Capital, LLCCedar Rapids$278.3 million9525Not listed(319) 389-4371adviserinfo.sec.gov
Oasis AdvisorsForest City$277.7 million5,05228Not listed(641) 251-6001adviserinfo.sec.gov
TFP Management, LLCBettendorf$273 million1,5664Not listed(563) 359-8783truefinancialpartners.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Wilon Wealth ManagementUrbandale$264.1 million8858Not listed(515) 225-9500adviserinfo.sec.gov
Clarity Asset Management, Inc.Ames$257.4 million6135Not listed(515) 233-3152clarityinvestments.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Five Talents Financial Management Group LLCWest des Moines$256 million1,0425Not listed(515) 223-7487ftfmg.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Cedar Point Capital Partners, LLCCedar Rapids$248.1 million9697Not listed(800) 501-6403adviserinfo.sec.gov
Des Moines Investments, LLCDes Moines$246 million1,4974Not listed(515) 777-1149investdsmi.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Bradford Financial CenterClarion$229.7 million1,47826Not listed(515) 532-6661bradfordfinancialcenter.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
LSB Wealth ManagementAnkeny$228.8 million57311Not listed(515) 327-9922mylsbcapital.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Weis AdvisoryClive$225.6 million7819Not listed(888) 978-2082adviserinfo.sec.gov
Aegis Wealth Management, Inc.Guthrie Center$216.5 million2,35027Not listed(833) 483-8383stewartwealthadvisors.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Ao Wealth AdvisoryUrbandale$213.2 million1,1247Not listed(515) 224-7849adviserinfo.sec.gov
Midwestern Financial GroupIowa City$172.8 million5483Not listed(319) 499-1620adviserinfo.sec.gov
Cedar Valley Wealth AdvisorsCedar Falls$172.5 million2933Not listed(319) 266-6507cedarvalleywealth.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Arnold and Mote Wealth ManagementHiawatha$168.2 million5856Not listed(319) 393-4020adviserinfo.sec.gov
Bridgeway Wealth Management, LLCCedar Rapids$164.6 million3962Not listed(319) 393-6535bridgewaywm.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Water Valley Investment Advisors, Inc.Sioux Center$157.2 million1673Not listed(712) 395-0764wviainc.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Forrest Financial ServicesWindsor Heights$154 million4002Not listed(515) 277-3495forrestfinancialservices.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Tuve Investment Management, Inc.Waterloo$147.7 million1,3726Not listed(319) 235-0075tuveinvestments.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Plan2thrive FinancialEldridge$147.5 million7664Not listed(563) 323-5790plan2thrivefs.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
The Life Group Financial ServicesDubuque$146.2 million1,8784Not listed(563) 587-7840thelifegroupllc.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Van Diest CapitalPolk City$144.1 million9858Not listed(515) 620-2085adviserinfo.sec.gov
Lane Family Wealth ManagementNorth Liberty$142.7 million2052Not listed(319) 535-4525lanefamilywm.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Polson Wealth ManagementDes Moines$139.2 million4002Not listed(515) 655-1000polsonwealth.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Keystone Wealth ManagementWaterloo$137.4 million5332Not listed(319) 883-3096keystonewealth.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Acadia Legacy GroupClive$133.2 million1914Not listed(515) 212-2112acadialegacygroup.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
BSC Capital Partners, LLCWest des Moines$125.8 million7285Not listed(515) 225-1185bsccapital.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Iowa Wealth Management, LLCWest des Moines$123.9 million3774Not listed(515) 225-1924iowawealth.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Stonefield Investment Advisory, Inc.Cedar Rapids$120.3 million3862Not listed(319) 377-7811adviserinfo.sec.gov
Visionx Wealth PartnersFort Dodge$110.2 million4512Not listed(515) 570-4032visionxwealth.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Altitude Capital Management LLCDes Moines$103.6 million48828Not listed(515) 207-33103treesrp.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Aot Invest LLCDavenport$102.6 million11Not listed(563) 320-1688adviserinfo.sec.gov
FBL Wealth Management, LLCWest des Moines$9.2 million1207Not listed(515) 225-5400fbfs.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Alphabit Investments, LLCForest City$7.7 million15Not listed(641) 255-0881alphabitinvestments.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Manchesterstory Fund Management, LPWest des MoinesNot listedNot listedNot listed7(515) 316-9730adviserinfo.sec.gov
Next Level Ventures, LLCDes MoinesNot listedNot listedNot listed5(515) 369-2600nextlevelvc.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Aavin Equity Advisors, LLCCedar RapidsNot listedNot listedNot listed3(319) 653-8514aavin.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
Isa Ventures Fund Management, LLCCedar RapidsNot listedNot listedNot listed3(319) 214-0122adviserinfo.sec.gov
Midwest Growth Advisors, LLCWest des MoinesNot listedNot listedNot listed1(515) 421-4800mgpfund.comadviserinfo.sec.gov
RIA Group, LLCDes MoinesNot listed06Not listed(641) 680-1190adviserinfo.sec.gov
Situsamc Real Estate Valuation Services, LLCWest des MoinesNot listed0169Not listed(646) 518-8139adviserinfo.sec.gov

Advisers in Iowa that manage private funds

10 advisers report private funds. The 40 with the most funds.

AdviserCityStatePrivate fundsHedgePrivate equityVenture capitalReal estateFund gross assetsAUMSource
Valiant Wealth, LLCWest des MoinesIA30Not listed23Not listed7$124.6 million$423.1 millionadviserinfo.sec.gov
Aegon Asset Management USCedar RapidsIA19Not listed3Not listedNot listed$7.69 billion$88.80 billionadviserinfo.sec.gov
Principal Real EstateDes MoinesIA1814Not listedNot listed1$8.85 billion$105.65 billionadviserinfo.sec.gov
Principal Asset ManagementDes MoinesIA1064Not listedNot listed$972.6 million$427.71 billionadviserinfo.sec.gov
Manchesterstory Fund Management, LPWest des MoinesIA7Not listedNot listed7Not listed$387.4 millionNot listedadviserinfo.sec.gov
Next Level Ventures, LLCDes MoinesIA5Not listedNot listed5Not listed$692.1 millionNot listedadviserinfo.sec.gov
Aavin Equity Advisors, LLCCedar RapidsIA3Not listed2Not listedNot listed$127.7 millionNot listedadviserinfo.sec.gov
Isa Ventures Fund Management, LLCCedar RapidsIA3Not listedNot listed3Not listed$25.9 millionNot listedadviserinfo.sec.gov
Aegon Real Assets USCedar RapidsIA1Not listedNot listedNot listed1$28.2 million$394.5 millionadviserinfo.sec.gov
Midwest Growth Advisors, LLCWest des MoinesIA1Not listedNot listed1Not listed$42 millionNot listedadviserinfo.sec.gov

Newest SEC registrations in Iowa

1 adviser with an SEC status effective in the 90 days to November 2, 2026.

AdviserCityStateSEC status effectiveAUMWebsiteSource
RIA Group, LLCDes MoinesIASeptember 1, 2026Not listedadviserinfo.sec.gov

Cities in Iowa

CityAdvisersAUM
West des Moines19$128.89 billion
Des Moines14$559.78 billion
Cedar Rapids13$119.24 billion

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Updated November 7, 2026. Read from the SEC's Form ADV data files for investment advisers. Public data published by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (US government work). Advisers report these values themselves in Form ADV, and neither the SEC nor the states approve or guarantee them. AUM is regulatory assets under management as the adviser reported it in Form ADV item 5.F, which can differ from the AUM a firm quotes elsewhere. Exempt reporting advisers do not report AUM. Office address, phone and website are the adviser's main office as filed; a firm that files its main office as a private residence shows no street address or phone. An Item 11 disclosure is a reported event, not a finding about the firm today. Details for each firm are on the SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure site. This page uses SEC data and is not endorsed or certified by the SEC. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.