Patrick A. Kessel
FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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CRD#: 4684534
Professional summary
Patrick Alexander Kessel, CFP®, who also goes by Alex Kessel, is a registered financial advisor currently at FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in West Des Moines, Iowa and FBL MARKETING SERVICES, LLC located in Eldon, Iowa.
Patrick is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Patrick has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Alex Kessel
Other business activities
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1) FARM BUREAU LIFE; FARM BUREAU PROPERTY AND CASUALTY AND THEIR AFFILIATES; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 5400 UNIVERSITY AVE, WEST DES MOINES, IA; INSURANCE AGENT SINCE 12-01-2003; FULL-TIME SELLING INSURANCE; Both Life and P/C companies have a relationship with the state Farm Bureau organization in each state where they do business. 2) FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 5400 UNIVERSITY AVE, WEST DES MOINES IA 50266; INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND FINANCIAL PLANNING; INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE; DATE OF FBLIMS RELEASE LETTER, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE; Varied HOURS PER MONTH; Varied HOURS DEVOTED PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS; PROVIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES TO CUSTOMERS; FEE BASED, HOURLY RATE. 3) Sole prop; Investment related; Sole prop; Occasional sales of non Farm Bureau products, outside of Farm Bureau Financial Services footprint. Sales consist of non-variable life products via Guardian or affiliate brokerage but not non broker dealer products; Self; 2017; 1 hr/month; < 1 hr during trading. 4) Farm Bureau Bank - Referral fees. Not investment related. May receive compensation for referrals made to Farm Bureau Bank. Start Date - since agreements were established. Less than 1 hr. a month during securities trading hours. 5) Rental Properties; Not investment related; 304 20th St, Fairfield, IA 52556; Position N/A; Nov 22; 1 hrs/mo; 1 hrs during trading; renting office space at new location also wife is realtor runs other properties. 6) Kessel Rentals; Not investment related; 1603 Timberlake Drive, Fairfield, IA 52556; Member of LLC; 2018; 1 hrs/mo; 1 hrs during trading; Duties N/A.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2019
Experience
Current
August 11, 2018 - Present
FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
Office #1: 5400 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266RIA
CRD#: 291396
West Des Moines, IA
Current
November 14, 2003 - Present
FBL MARKETING SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 315 West Elm, Eldon, IA 52501Office #2: 713 1st Street, Keosauqua, IA 52565Office #3: 304 South 20th, Fairfield, IA 52556Office #4: 106 Olive St, Farmington, IA 52626Office #5: 424 Main St, Donnellson, IA 52625BD
CRD#: 5309
Eldon, IA
Past
July 17, 2009 - August 10, 2018
EQUITRUST INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 5308
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past
July 30, 2003 - November 6, 2003
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 291396 / SEC#: 801-113458
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/18/2018 Approved)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.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Arizona(10/31/2016)
RR
California(4/27/2016)
RR
Colorado(6/15/2015)
IAR
Colorado(5/10/2021)
RR
Florida(11/15/2021)
IAR
Florida(12/7/2021)
RR
Illinois(5/1/2017)
IAR
Illinois(9/24/2020)
RR
Indiana(6/9/2021)
IAR
Indiana(6/9/2021)
RR
Iowa(2/12/2004)
IAR
Iowa(8/11/2018)
RR
Michigan(12/21/2018)
IAR
Michigan(1/31/2020)
RR
Minnesota(11/25/2003)
RR
Missouri(7/10/2020)
IAR
Missouri(7/10/2020)
IAR
Montana(4/19/2021)
RR
Nebraska(4/11/2022)
IAR
Nebraska(4/12/2022)
RR
Ohio(7/23/2020)
IAR
Ohio(7/23/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/17/2021)
IAR
Pennsylvania(5/17/2021)
RR
Utah(10/13/2025)
IAR
Utah(10/14/2025)
RR
Virginia(9/7/2023)
IAR
Virginia(9/7/2023)
RR
Wyoming(9/15/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
FW
FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 291396 / SEC#: 801-113458
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
5400 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mailing Address
Phone number
(515) 225-5400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
177
SEC notice filing (45 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 8,654,949 |
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FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 291396West Des Moines, IA 50266TRUST BUT VERIFY
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