LPL Financial
47yrs
Top 1% by experience in West Des Moines
31yrs
James Sandager
Full name on record: James Philip Sandager
Financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services
James Sandager is a fiduciary financial advisor in West Des Moines, Iowa, with 31 years in the industry. James joined Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services in 2008, after two years at LPL Financial and four years at Sandager Advisors. James holds the CFP® designation.
One of 645 advisors with offices in West Des Moines, and one of 563 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience31 years (since 1995)
How that compares ?Top 14% by experience in Iowa
Office1055 Jordan Creek Parkway Suite 224, West Des Moines, IA 50266
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$1.38 million
Advisors at the firm1,020
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Designations
CFP®
Licenses
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Career
- 2008 – nowWealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLCCurrent firm
- 2008 – 2011LPL Financial LLCPreviously
- 2005 – 2009Sandager Advisors LLCPreviously
- 1999 – 2006Syverson StregePreviously
Contact James
Local office(515) 224-1770Ask for James. (763) 417-1700Main office · Plymouth, MN 1055 Jordan Creek Parkway Suite 224West Des Moines, IA 50266Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTP://WWW.WEALTHENHANCEMENT.COM
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About James
How do I contact James?
Call James’s local office at (515) 224-1770 or the Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services main office at (763) 417-1700, and ask for James Sandager.
How long has James been a financial advisor?
James has been in the industry since 1995, about 31 years. Top 14% by experience in Iowa.
What licenses does James hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is James a fiduciary?
James is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is James paid?
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, other fees. Ask James 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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