# West Financial Advisors, L.L.C.

> West Financial Advisors, L.L.C. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Des Moines, IA, registered since 2017, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 25, 2026.

- CRD: 142265
- Filed as: WEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, L.L.C.
- Also doing business as: WEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, WEST WEALTH, WEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Des Moines, IA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: February 25, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/142265
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/west-financial-advisors-l-l-c-des-moines-ia-142265

## Quick answers

**How is West Financial Advisors, L.L.C. compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), West Financial Advisors, L.L.C. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges.

**Where is West Financial Advisors, L.L.C. located?**
West Financial Advisors, L.L.C.'s principal office is in Des Moines, IA, according to its Form ADV; the March 2026 filing also lists 1 other office (Schedule D, Section 1.F).

**Is West Financial Advisors, L.L.C. registered with the SEC or a state?**
West Financial Advisors, L.L.C. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2017. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 142265.

**How much does West Financial Advisors, L.L.C. manage?**
West Financial Advisors, L.L.C. reports $674,186,917 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 25, 2026 (96% discretionary).

**How have West Financial Advisors, L.L.C.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for West Financial Advisors, L.L.C.: Regulatory assets under management: $375,100,000 in the October 2021 data and $674,186,917 in the October 2026 data, up 80%. Total employees: 6 in October 2021 and 8 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does West Financial Advisors, L.L.C. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (167); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (138).

**Which custodians does West Financial Advisors, L.L.C. use?**
West Financial Advisors, L.L.C.'s most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does West Financial Advisors, L.L.C. report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/142265

**Does West Financial Advisors, L.L.C. state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 25, 2026 says: "We generally require clients to maintain a total investment balance exceeding $1 million. However, we may waive the minimum requirement in our discretion."

**What changed in West Financial Advisors, L.L.C.'s recent Form ADV filings?**
In the February 2026 filing data: Added the business name West Wealth Management. Added the business name West Wealth. Added the business name West Financial Advisors. Regulatory assets under management went from $610,548,598 to $674,186,917 (+10%). Added an office in Scottsdale, AZ. Registered or notice-filed in FL, IL.

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Hourly charges

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 25, 2026)

- Account minimum: $1,000,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)

> We generally require clients to maintain a total investment balance exceeding $1 million. However, we may waive the minimum requirement in our discretion.

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $674,186,917
- Discretionary: $646,505,657
- Non-discretionary: $27,681,260

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 138 | $67,782,606 |
| High net worth individuals | 167 | $579,404,344 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | Fewer than 5 | $26,999,967 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Publication of periodicals or newsletters
- Educational seminars/workshops

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2017 (9 years)
- Employees: 8 total, 6 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: AZ, CA, FL, IA, IL, MN, TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F), as of the March 2026 filing
- Scottsdale, AZ

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [westfinancialadvisors.com](https://westfinancialadvisors.com)
- [westwealth.com](https://westwealth.com)
- Facebook @WEST-FINANCIAL-ADVISORS-LLC-226679334019247
- Instagram @westwealthmgt
- X @WestFinAdvisors
- X @WestWealthMgmt

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $375,100,000 | 6 | January 19, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $475,000,000 | 6 | August 1, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $418,848,245 | 7 | January 17, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $510,623,128 | 7 | June 5, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $610,548,598 | 7 | January 14, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $674,186,917 | 8 | February 25, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $375,100,000 in the October 2021 data and $674,186,917 in the October 2026 data, up 80%.
Total employees: 6 in October 2021 and 8 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### February 2026
- Added the business name West Wealth Management.
- Added the business name West Wealth.
- Added the business name West Financial Advisors.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $610,548,598 to $674,186,917 (+10%).
- Added an office in Scottsdale, AZ.
- Registered or notice-filed in FL, IL.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. West Financial Advisors, L.L.C. (CRD 142265): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.