Brian A. West

WEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, L.L.C.

Des Moines, IA 50309

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CRD#: 5586417

Professional summary

Brian Allen West is a registered financial advisor currently at WEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, L.L.C. located in Des Moines, Iowa.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Brian has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Current

September 12, 2008 - Present

WEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, L.L.C.

Office #1: 111 East Grand, Suite 412, Des Moines, IA 50309

RIA

CRD#: 142265

Des Moines, IA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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WEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, L.L.C.

CRD#: 142265 / SEC#: 801-109976

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/16/2017 Approved)

Iowa

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2017 Terminated)

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Iowa
(9/12/2008)

IAR

Texas
(1/25/2019)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/11/2008

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

WEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, L.L.C.

CRD#: 142265 / SEC#: 801-109976

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/16/2017 Approved)

Iowa

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2017 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

111 East Grand, Suite 412, Des Moines, IA 50309

Mailing Address

Phone number

(515) 284-1011

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 AND 2B 110325 (11/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,686
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 610,548,598

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
07/29/2025	Cover Page	Report

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Brian A. West

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

WEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, L.L.C.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

WEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, L.L.C.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/11/2008

Current Firm

WEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, L.L.C.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

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