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15yrs

Mark Malone

Financial advisor at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company

Mark Malone has worked in the financial industry for 15 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in West Des Moines, Iowa. Mark has been with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company since 2024; before that, Mark spent 13 years at Merrill. Mark holds the CFP® designation.

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

West Des Moines, IA 50266CFP®Fiduciary advisor

At a glance

Experience15 years (since 2011)
How that compares ?More experience than 50% of advisors in Iowa
Office595 S 60th Street Suite 260, West Des Moines, IA 50266
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$773,556
Advisors at the firm3,351
States licensed ?1 state

Services through Stifel, Nicolaus & Company

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

Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.

Designations

CFP®

Licenses

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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Career

  1. 2024 – now
  2. 2011 – 2024
    MerrillPreviously

Questions to ask Mark

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

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About Mark

How do I contact Mark?

Call Stifel, Nicolaus & Company at (314) 342-2000 and ask for Mark Malone. Mark works from the West Des Moines, IA office.

How long has Mark been a financial advisor?

Mark has been in the industry since 2011, about 15 years. More experience than 50% of advisors in Iowa.

What licenses does Mark hold?

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

Is Mark a fiduciary?

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

How is Mark paid?

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Mark 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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