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Christopher Calvin Cook

Investment Adviser Representative at Gilbert & COOK, Inc.

West Des Moines, IACRD #4370551Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
27 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Christopher Calvin Cook is an investment adviser representative with Gilbert & COOK, Inc. in West Des Moines, IA, where they have been registered since 2016. They have worked in the securities industry since 1999 and have been registered with 5 firms, including VSR Advisory Services and WB Capital Management Inc. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 7 (general securities representative) and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Iowa and Louisiana.

Office

5058 Grand Ridge Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50265

Advisors at this office: 18

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Iowa, Louisiana

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 6/19/2010
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 4/14/2016
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 1/11/2010

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Gilbert & COOK, Inc.Current
4/14/2016 – West Des Moines, IA
VSR Advisory Services
2/4/2010 – 4/14/2016Des Moines, IA
WB Capital Management Inc.
12/7/2006 – 10/13/2009Des Moines, IA
VMF Capital
11/27/2003 – 12/8/2006Clive, IA
VMF Capital LLC
6/9/1999 – 12/31/2003Clive, IA

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Gilbert & Cook, Inc.
    Apr 2016 – Sep 2026West Des Moines, IA
  2. Cerity Partners LLC
    Oct 2026 – no end date reportedNew York, NY

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Gilbert & COOK, Inc.

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
Firm account minimum
$1,000,000 (waivable)
Estimated blended rate
0.0125

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Wealth management, financial planning, investment strategies, estate planning, retirement planning, business consultation and succession planning, divorce financial planning, and a complimentary Second Opinion Service. The firm uses its proprietary Financial Security Method® which includes a Design Meeting, Reality Check, Prosperity Plan, and Results Monitor.

Financial Planning
Firm areas of expertise
Wealth ManagementFinancial PlanningRetirement PlanningEstate PlanningBusiness Succession PlanningDivorce Financial PlanningInvestment StrategiesFiduciary AdvisoryHigh Net WorthWealth Accumulation

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Firm assets under management

$1B–$5B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
18
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
1
Main office:
West Des Moines, IA
Founded:
1993
SEC file number:
801-107546

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of June 4, 2026

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