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Eric Michael Dawson

VAN DIEST CAPITAL
Webster City, IA
·CRD# 2521839·32 years experience

Professional Summary

Eric Michael Dawson is a registered financial advisor currently at VAN DIEST CAPITAL located in Webster City, Iowa. Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Eric has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Years of Experience

32 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VAN DIEST CAPITAL·CRD# 334743
RIA
522 2nd St Suite 1, Webster City, IA 50595
November 25, 2025 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
RIA
Webster City, IA
November 2, 2018 - November 26, 2025
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
BD
Webster City, IA
November 2, 2018 - November 26, 2025
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.·CRD# 468
RIA
Webster City, IA
May 13, 2016 - November 2, 2018
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.·CRD# 468
BD
Webster City, IA
May 13, 2016 - November 2, 2018
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 16164
RIA
Webster City, IA
April 12, 2007 - May 13, 2016
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 16164
BD
Webster City, IA
January 2, 1998 - May 13, 2016
AEGON USA SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 13302
BD
Cedar Rapids, IA
November 14, 1994 - January 2, 1998

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Current Firm

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VAN DIEST CAPITAL

VAN DIEST CAPITAL | VAN DIEST CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 334743 / SEC#: 801-135478
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/4/2026 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (4/29/2026 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (4/20/2026 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

302 West Broadway Suite 9, Polk City, IA 50226

Mailing Address

Po Box 55, Polk City, IA 50226

Phone Number

(515) 620-2085

# of Employees

8

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 10 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A + 2B - VAN DIEST CAPITAL (10/8/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

985

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$144,104,427

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Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

1. GOLF COACH POSITION: Golf Coach NATURE: It's not a business. I am contracted with the school to coach golf. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/01/2017 ADDRESS: Des Moines St, Webster City IA 50595, United States DESCRIPTION: Coach boys golf 2. FINANCIAL INVESTMENT GROUP LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/01/2012 ADDRESS: 522 2nd St Suite 1, Webster City IA 50595, United States DESCRIPTION: LLC formed for Fixed Insurance. 3. DAWSON & BERTRAN RENTALS POSITION: Partner NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 09/01/2020 ADDRESS: 522 2nd St St 1, Webster City IA 50595, United States DESCRIPTION: Collecting Rent and managing apartments 4. DAWSON FAMILY RACING STABLE POSITION: Owner NATURE: Sole Proprietorship. We own a thoroughbred racehorse in a partnership. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/01/2022 ADDRESS: 2201 N Terrace Dr, Webster City IA 50595, United States DESCRIPTION: Own a horse 5. VDC Accounting, LLC; Eric is a minority owner and Partner in the firm but spends no time working with it. 6. Dawson Family Ventures POSITION: Owners NATURE: A multi-member LLC established to own family real estate properties, owned by the Dawson family members themselves. The properties may or may not be used for AirBnB/rentals in the future. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 2026-08-01 ADDRESS: 2405 N Terrace Drive Webster City IA 50595 CONTACT PERSON: Tyler Dawson.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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VAN DIEST CAPITAL

VAN DIEST CAPITAL | VAN DIEST CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 334743 / SEC#: 801-135478
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/4/2026 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (4/29/2026 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (4/20/2026 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
Iowa
(11/25/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Mar 2007About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1994About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2005About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1994About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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