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39yrs

Brian Bennett

Financial advisor at Osaic Wealth

Brian Bennett has worked in the financial industry for 39 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in West Des Moines, Iowa. Brian has been with Osaic Wealth since 2023; before that, Brian spent 23 years at FSC Securities and 22 years at Diversified Financial Advisory Group. Brian holds the CFP® designation.

One of 645 advisors with offices in West Des Moines, and one of 563 fiduciaries.

West Des Moines, IA 50266CFP®Top 5% by experience in IowaFiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience39 years (since 1988)
How that compares ?Top 5% by experience in Iowa
Office3737 Woodland Avenue Suite 500, West Des Moines, IA 50266
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$398,336
Advisors at the firm8,052
States licensed ?1 state

Services through Osaic Wealth

Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshops

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Designations

CFP®

Licenses

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. 2023 – now
    Osaic Wealth, Inc.Current firm
  2. 2001 – 2023
    FSC Securities CorporationPreviously
  3. 1999 – 2020
    Diversified Financial Advisory Group, Inc.Previously

Questions to ask Brian

Tailored to Brian’s registration and firm.

  1. What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
  2. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  3. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  4. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  5. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  6. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Brian

How do I contact Brian?

Call Osaic Wealth at (800) 821-5100 and ask for Brian Bennett. Brian works from the West Des Moines, IA office.

How long has Brian been a financial advisor?

Brian has been in the industry since 1988, about 39 years. Top 5% by experience in Iowa.

What licenses does Brian hold?

Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Brian a fiduciary?

Brian is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Brian paid?

Osaic Wealth reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Brian for your total yearly cost in dollars.

Official record as of October 3, 2026.

This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.

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