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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.
| Adviser | City | AUM | Accounts | Employees | Private funds | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Asset Management | Des Moines | $427.71 billion | 8,169 | 1,394 | 10 | (800) 787-1621 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. | Fairfield | $138.69 billion | 608,275 | 3,527 | Not listed | (641) 472-5100 | cambridgestronger.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Sammons Financial Group Asset Management, LLC | West des Moines | $122.05 billion | 9 | 60 | Not listed | (515) 221-4879 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Principal Real Estate | Des Moines | $105.65 billion | 681 | 477 | 18 | (800) 787-1621 | principalcef.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Aegon Asset Management US | Cedar Rapids | $88.80 billion | 199 | 217 | 19 | (319) 355-5408 | aegonam.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC | Cedar Rapids | $18.83 billion | 212,722 | 398 | Not listed | (866) 368-0566 | transamerica.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Principal Securities, Inc. | Des Moines | $17.02 billion | 68,981 | 1,464 | Not listed | (888) 774-6267 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. | Dubuque | $7.57 billion | 13,797 | 261 | Not listed | (563) 582-2855 | avantax.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Integrity Alliance, LLC | Urbandale | $5.41 billion | 20,448 | 400 | Not listed | (877) 886-1939 | integritywealth.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Foster Group, Inc. | Urbandale | $4.78 billion | 7,346 | 93 | Not listed | (515) 226-9000 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Nations Financial Group, Inc. | Cedar Rapids | $4.77 billion | 10,535 | 94 | Not listed | (319) 393-9541 | nationsfg.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| BTC Capital Management | Des Moines | $4.60 billion | 2,199 | 17 | Not listed | (515) 245-5638 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| BFC Planning, Inc. | Cedar Rapids | $3.84 billion | 13,174 | 200 | Not listed | (319) 447-5700 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. | Davenport | $3.73 billion | 16,572 | 306 | Not listed | (563) 326-2064 | theonlycornerstone.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Steele Capital Management, Inc. | Dubuque | $3.55 billion | 4,418 | 15 | Not listed | (563) 588-2097 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Investment Consulting Group Inc | Davenport | $2.84 billion | 504 | 8 | Not listed | (563) 322-2322 | investmentconsultinggroupinc.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Gilbert & Cook, Inc. | West des Moines | $1.70 billion | 3,792 | 32 | Not listed | (515) 270-6444 | gilbertcook.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Stackstone Wealth, LLC | Dubuque | $1.49 billion | 7,944 | 27 | Not listed | (563) 552-7000 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Principal Advised Services | Des Moines | $1.42 billion | 23,164 | 383 | Not listed | (866) 412-0770 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Accel Wealth Management | Waverly | $1.15 billion | 2,819 | 19 | Not listed | (319) 596-1101 | acceladvantage.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Northwest Wealth Management, LLC | Spencer | $1.03 billion | 4,274 | 26 | Not listed | (877) 207-0994 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Legacy Financial Group | Des Moines | $1.01 billion | 4,146 | 18 | Not listed | (515) 255-3306 | williamelson.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Syverson Strege | West des Moines | $910.8 million | 1,979 | 15 | Not listed | (515) 225-6000 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. | Cedar Rapids | $906.4 million | 3,352 | 100 | Not listed | (319) 447-5700 | berthel.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| DMKC Advisory Services, LLC | Des Moines | $902.5 million | 946 | 13 | Not listed | (515) 221-1133 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Basepoint Wealth, LLC | Cedar Rapids | $883.8 million | 3,715 | 24 | Not listed | (319) 826-1898 | basepointwealth.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Rda Financial Network | Akron | $675.2 million | 1,522 | 17 | Not listed | (888) 300-4975 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| West Financial Advisors, L.L.C. | Des Moines | $674.2 million | 1,677 | 8 | Not listed | (515) 284-1011 | westfinancialadvisors.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Merkle Retirement Planning | Grimes | $568.8 million | 2,896 | 30 | Not listed | (515) 278-4110 | merkleplan.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Retireright Consulting Group | West des Moines | $561.1 million | 733 | 5 | Not listed | (515) 868-0309 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Dynamic Financial Group | Cedar Falls | $539.6 million | 2,490 | 3 | Not listed | (319) 277-2727 | dynamicfinancial.net | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Wealth Advisors of Iowa, LLC | West des Moines | $539.4 million | 1,330 | 12 | Not listed | (515) 200-7812 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Matheson & Rock Wealth Management, LLC | Davenport | $530 million | 1,070 | 3 | Not listed | (800) 682-3937 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Independent Wealth Network, Inc. | Urbandale | $518.4 million | 2,881 | 37 | Not listed | (515) 461-5123 | swan-fin.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Wealthspan Partners, LLC | Davenport | $451.1 million | 1,610 | 6 | Not listed | (563) 723-7301 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Nikulski Financial, Inc. | Bettendorf | $449 million | 475 | 10 | Not listed | (563) 344-0118 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| FSB Premier Wealth Management, Inc. | Waterloo | $431.7 million | 2,130 | 12 | Not listed | (319) 235-6561 | fsbpremier.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Legacy Bridge Private Family Offices | West des Moines | $425.8 million | 117 | 8 | Not listed | (515) 421-4870 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Quad-Cities Investment Group, LLC | Davenport | $425.5 million | 1,546 | 8 | Not listed | (563) 484-5000 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Valiant Wealth, LLC | West des Moines | $423.1 million | 623 | 12 | 30 | (515) 223-6068 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Mokosak Advisory Group, LLC | Urbandale | $413.9 million | 1,364 | 4 | Not listed | (515) 223-5404 | mokosakadvisorygroup.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Friday Financial | Dubuque | $409.3 million | 829 | 9 | Not listed | (563) 552-7526 | fridayfi.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Compass Financial Services | West des Moines | $407.4 million | 1,909 | 12 | Not listed | (515) 327-1020 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Midwest Heritage Financial Advisors | West des Moines | $398.7 million | 647 | 6 | Not listed | (515) 246-8378 | midwestheritage.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Aegon Real Assets US | Cedar Rapids | $394.5 million | 21 | 178 | 1 | (319) 355-5408 | aegonam.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Pecaut Wealth Management | Sioux City | $381.8 million | 554 | 6 | Not listed | (712) 252-3268 | investsiouxland.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Boyle Capital | West des Moines | $342 million | 1,462 | 5 | Not listed | (515) 327-1870 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Ballast Capital Advisors, LLC | West des Moines | $328.7 million | 147 | 7 | Not listed | (844) 331-4662 | ballast-advisors.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Weitzel Financial Services, Inc. | Dubuque | $327.8 million | 1,134 | 4 | Not listed | (563) 583-6020 | weitzelfinancial.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Peterson Financial Group, Inc. | Des Moines | $299.2 million | 1,359 | 11 | Not listed | (515) 226-1500 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Vivid Wealth Management, LLC | West des Moines | $290.9 million | 1,199 | 3 | Not listed | (515) 480-7593 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Kane Company Wealth Management, Inc. | Johnston | $284.7 million | 717 | 5 | Not listed | (515) 270-2727 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Paladin Wealth Partners | Clive | $279.8 million | 298 | 3 | Not listed | (515) 348-6080 | paladinwp.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Wealth Advisors Group, LLC | Coralville | $278.5 million | 1,201 | 2 | Not listed | (319) 626-3589 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Beacon Capital, LLC | Cedar Rapids | $278.3 million | 952 | 5 | Not listed | (319) 389-4371 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Oasis Advisors | Forest City | $277.7 million | 5,052 | 28 | Not listed | (641) 251-6001 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| TFP Management, LLC | Bettendorf | $273 million | 1,566 | 4 | Not listed | (563) 359-8783 | truefinancialpartners.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Wilon Wealth Management | Urbandale | $264.1 million | 885 | 8 | Not listed | (515) 225-9500 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Clarity Asset Management, Inc. | Ames | $257.4 million | 613 | 5 | Not listed | (515) 233-3152 | clarityinvestments.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Five Talents Financial Management Group LLC | West des Moines | $256 million | 1,042 | 5 | Not listed | (515) 223-7487 | ftfmg.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Cedar Point Capital Partners, LLC | Cedar Rapids | $248.1 million | 969 | 7 | Not listed | (800) 501-6403 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Des Moines Investments, LLC | Des Moines | $246 million | 1,497 | 4 | Not listed | (515) 777-1149 | investdsmi.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Bradford Financial Center | Clarion | $229.7 million | 1,478 | 26 | Not listed | (515) 532-6661 | bradfordfinancialcenter.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| LSB Wealth Management | Ankeny | $228.8 million | 573 | 11 | Not listed | (515) 327-9922 | mylsbcapital.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Weis Advisory | Clive | $225.6 million | 781 | 9 | Not listed | (888) 978-2082 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Aegis Wealth Management, Inc. | Guthrie Center | $216.5 million | 2,350 | 27 | Not listed | (833) 483-8383 | stewartwealthadvisors.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Ao Wealth Advisory | Urbandale | $213.2 million | 1,124 | 7 | Not listed | (515) 224-7849 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Midwestern Financial Group | Iowa City | $172.8 million | 548 | 3 | Not listed | (319) 499-1620 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Cedar Valley Wealth Advisors | Cedar Falls | $172.5 million | 293 | 3 | Not listed | (319) 266-6507 | cedarvalleywealth.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Arnold and Mote Wealth Management | Hiawatha | $168.2 million | 585 | 6 | Not listed | (319) 393-4020 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Bridgeway Wealth Management, LLC | Cedar Rapids | $164.6 million | 396 | 2 | Not listed | (319) 393-6535 | bridgewaywm.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Water Valley Investment Advisors, Inc. | Sioux Center | $157.2 million | 167 | 3 | Not listed | (712) 395-0764 | wviainc.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Forrest Financial Services | Windsor Heights | $154 million | 400 | 2 | Not listed | (515) 277-3495 | forrestfinancialservices.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Tuve Investment Management, Inc. | Waterloo | $147.7 million | 1,372 | 6 | Not listed | (319) 235-0075 | tuveinvestments.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Plan2thrive Financial | Eldridge | $147.5 million | 766 | 4 | Not listed | (563) 323-5790 | plan2thrivefs.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| The Life Group Financial Services | Dubuque | $146.2 million | 1,878 | 4 | Not listed | (563) 587-7840 | thelifegroupllc.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Van Diest Capital | Polk City | $144.1 million | 985 | 8 | Not listed | (515) 620-2085 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Lane Family Wealth Management | North Liberty | $142.7 million | 205 | 2 | Not listed | (319) 535-4525 | lanefamilywm.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Polson Wealth Management | Des Moines | $139.2 million | 400 | 2 | Not listed | (515) 655-1000 | polsonwealth.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Keystone Wealth Management | Waterloo | $137.4 million | 533 | 2 | Not listed | (319) 883-3096 | keystonewealth.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Acadia Legacy Group | Clive | $133.2 million | 191 | 4 | Not listed | (515) 212-2112 | acadialegacygroup.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| BSC Capital Partners, LLC | West des Moines | $125.8 million | 728 | 5 | Not listed | (515) 225-1185 | bsccapital.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Iowa Wealth Management, LLC | West des Moines | $123.9 million | 377 | 4 | Not listed | (515) 225-1924 | iowawealth.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Stonefield Investment Advisory, Inc. | Cedar Rapids | $120.3 million | 386 | 2 | Not listed | (319) 377-7811 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Visionx Wealth Partners | Fort Dodge | $110.2 million | 451 | 2 | Not listed | (515) 570-4032 | visionxwealth.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Altitude Capital Management LLC | Des Moines | $103.6 million | 488 | 28 | Not listed | (515) 207-3310 | 3treesrp.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Aot Invest LLC | Davenport | $102.6 million | 1 | 1 | Not listed | (563) 320-1688 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| FBL Wealth Management, LLC | West des Moines | $9.2 million | 1 | 207 | Not listed | (515) 225-5400 | fbfs.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Alphabit Investments, LLC | Forest City | $7.7 million | 1 | 5 | Not listed | (641) 255-0881 | alphabitinvestments.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Manchesterstory Fund Management, LP | West des Moines | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 7 | (515) 316-9730 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Next Level Ventures, LLC | Des Moines | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 5 | (515) 369-2600 | nextlevelvc.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Aavin Equity Advisors, LLC | Cedar Rapids | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 3 | (319) 653-8514 | aavin.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Isa Ventures Fund Management, LLC | Cedar Rapids | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 3 | (319) 214-0122 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Midwest Growth Advisors, LLC | West des Moines | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 1 | (515) 421-4800 | mgpfund.com | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| RIA Group, LLC | Des Moines | Not listed | 0 | 6 | Not listed | (641) 680-1190 | adviserinfo.sec.gov | |
| Situsamc Real Estate Valuation Services, LLC | West des Moines | Not listed | 0 | 169 | Not listed | (646) 518-8139 | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
Advisers in Iowa that manage private funds
10 advisers report private funds. The 40 with the most funds.
| Adviser | City | State | Private funds | Hedge | Private equity | Venture capital | Real estate | Fund gross assets | AUM | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valiant Wealth, LLC | West des Moines | IA | 30 | Not listed | 23 | Not listed | 7 | $124.6 million | $423.1 million | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Aegon Asset Management US | Cedar Rapids | IA | 19 | Not listed | 3 | Not listed | Not listed | $7.69 billion | $88.80 billion | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Principal Real Estate | Des Moines | IA | 18 | 14 | Not listed | Not listed | 1 | $8.85 billion | $105.65 billion | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Principal Asset Management | Des Moines | IA | 10 | 6 | 4 | Not listed | Not listed | $972.6 million | $427.71 billion | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Manchesterstory Fund Management, LP | West des Moines | IA | 7 | Not listed | Not listed | 7 | Not listed | $387.4 million | Not listed | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Next Level Ventures, LLC | Des Moines | IA | 5 | Not listed | Not listed | 5 | Not listed | $692.1 million | Not listed | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Aavin Equity Advisors, LLC | Cedar Rapids | IA | 3 | Not listed | 2 | Not listed | Not listed | $127.7 million | Not listed | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Isa Ventures Fund Management, LLC | Cedar Rapids | IA | 3 | Not listed | Not listed | 3 | Not listed | $25.9 million | Not listed | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Aegon Real Assets US | Cedar Rapids | IA | 1 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 1 | $28.2 million | $394.5 million | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
| Midwest Growth Advisors, LLC | West des Moines | IA | 1 | Not listed | Not listed | 1 | Not listed | $42 million | Not listed | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
Newest SEC registrations in Iowa
1 adviser with an SEC status effective in the 90 days to November 2, 2026.
| Adviser | City | State | SEC status effective | AUM | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIA Group, LLC | Des Moines | IA | September 1, 2026 | Not listed | adviserinfo.sec.gov |
Cities in Iowa
| City | Advisers | AUM |
|---|---|---|
| West des Moines | 19 | $128.89 billion |
| Des Moines | 14 | $559.78 billion |
| Cedar Rapids | 13 | $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.