Zachary Deane Ripka
Investment Adviser Representative at Gilbert & COOK, Inc.
Professional summary
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Zachary Deane Ripka is an investment adviser representative with Gilbert & COOK, Inc. in West Des Moines, IA, where they have been registered since 2022, the year they entered the securities industry. They are registered to provide investment advice in Iowa.
Office
Advisors at this office: 18
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Iowa
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- BKD CPAs & AdvisorsSep 2015 – Aug 2018West Des Moines, IA
- Gilbert & Cook, Inc.Aug 2018 – Oct 2019West Des Moines, IA
- MHCSNov 2019 – May 2020West Des Moines, IA
- Pella CorporationJun 2020 – Dec 2021Pella, IA
- Gilbert & Cook, Inc.Jan 2022 – Sep 2026West Des Moines, IA
- Cerity Partners LLCOct 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.
Client types the firm serves
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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