LPL Financial
47yrs
Top 1% by experience in West Des Moines
22yrs
Christopher Steele
Full name on record: Christopher Benjamin Steele
Financial advisor at LPL Financial
Christopher Steele has worked in the financial industry for 22 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in West Des Moines, Iowa. After nine years at Wells Fargo Advisors and eight years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Christopher joined LPL Financial in 2026, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and educational workshops. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 645 advisors with offices in West Des Moines, and one of 563 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience22 years (since 2004)
How that compares ?More experience than 66% of advisors in Iowa
Office1200 Valley West Dr, Suite 707, West Des Moines, IA 50266
FirmLPL Financial
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$399,489
Advisors at the firm23,459
States licensed ?1 state
Services through LPL Financial
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- Jul 2026 – nowLPL Financial LLCCurrent firm
- 2017 – 2026Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCPreviously
- 2009 – 2017Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCPreviously
- Dec 2008 – Oct 2009Ameriprise Advisor Services, Inc.Previously
- Apr 2007 – Nov 2008Morgan Stanley & Co. LLCPreviously
- 2004 – 2007Morgan Stanley DW Inc.Previously
Contact Christopher
(704) 733-3300Firm headquarters in Fort Mill, SC. Ask for Christopher. 1200 Valley West Dr, Suite 707West Des Moines, IA 50266Office · Get directions Facebook pageLPL Financial
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About Christopher
How do I contact Christopher?
Call LPL Financial at (704) 733-3300 and ask for Christopher Steele. Christopher works from the West Des Moines, IA office.
How long has Christopher been a financial advisor?
Christopher has been in the industry since 2004, about 22 years. More experience than 66% of advisors in Iowa.
What licenses does Christopher hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Christopher a fiduciary?
Christopher is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Christopher paid?
LPL Financial reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Christopher 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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