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25yrs

Eric Danner

Financial advisor at Strategic Advisers

Eric Danner is a fiduciary financial advisor in West Des Moines, Iowa, with 25 years in the industry. Eric joined Strategic Advisers in 2025, after four years at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and three years at Charles Schwab & CO.. Strategic Advisers offers financial planning, investment management, and selecting outside investment managers and is paid through a percentage of assets and flat fees.

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

West Des Moines, IATop 8% by experience at Strategic AdvisersFiduciary advisor

At a glance

Experience25 years (since 2001)
How that compares ?Top 8% by experience at Strategic Advisers
OfficeWest Des Moines, IA
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$234,793
Advisors at the firm16,992
States licensed ?2 states

Services through Strategic Advisers

Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging mutual fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services

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Licenses

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Career

  1. Mar 2025 – now
  2. 2021 – 2025
    Fidelity Personal and Workplace AdvisorsPreviously
  3. 2016 – 2019
    Charles Schwab & CO., Inc.Previously
  4. Sep 2015 – Jul 2016
    Morgan StanleyPreviously
  5. 2012 – 2015
    Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc.Previously
  6. 2007 – 2011
    Charles Schwab & CO., Inc.Previously

Questions to ask Eric

Tailored to Eric’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 Eric

How do I contact Eric?

Call Strategic Advisers at (617) 563-7000 and ask for Eric Danner. Eric works from the West Des Moines, IA office.

How long has Eric been a financial advisor?

Eric has been in the industry since 2001, about 25 years. Top 8% by experience at Strategic Advisers.

What licenses does Eric hold?

Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Eric a fiduciary?

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

How is Eric paid?

Strategic Advisers reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, other fees. Ask Eric 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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