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Laura Kay Brannen West

Investment Adviser Representative at WEST Financial Advisors, L.L.C.

Des Moines, IACRD #5236631Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
20 yrs
Exams Passed
1

Professional summary

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Laura Kay Brannen West is an investment adviser representative with WEST Financial Advisors, L.L.C. in Des Moines, IA, where they have been registered since 2006, the year they entered the securities industry. They have passed the Series 65 (investment adviser) exam. They are registered to provide investment advice in Arizona and Iowa.

Office

111 East Grand, Suite 412
Des Moines, IA 50309

Advisors at this office: 6

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 17, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Arizona, Iowa

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

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 10/5/2006

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

WEST Financial Advisors, L.L.C.Current
10/30/2006 – Des Moines, 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. WEST Financial Advisors, L.L.C.
    Apr 2006 – no end date reportedDes Moines, IA

Official records & sources

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

About WEST Financial Advisors, L.L.C.

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

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

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPeriodicals and NewslettersEducational Seminars and Workshops

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit Sharing

Firm assets under management

$500M–$1B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
7
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
1
Main office:
Des Moines, IA
SEC file number:
801-109976

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Form ADV data as of February 25, 2026

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Other advisors at WEST Financial Advisors, L.L.C.

6 other advisors in the directory

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