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Compass Financial Services

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Client assets under management

$402,605,867

Clients

1,105

29% high-net worth

Advisors

6

of 12 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

184

Very High

Average account size

$364,349

About

Compass Financial Services provides investment advice and wealth-management services to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and other business entities. Its services include investment management through a wrap fee program and broader financial planning advice covering retirement, estate and tax matters, as well as guidance on insurance and other financial products; the brochure states the firm acts as a fiduciary.

The firm describes itself as a “total portfolio” manager that implements an active, diversified approach using proprietary model portfolios classified as Growth, Volatility‑Managed, or Income, with accounts assigned to models based on objectives, time horizon and risk tolerance. Investment Adviser Representatives use those models to manage accounts on a discretionary basis, conducting scheduled quarterly reviews and unscheduled reallocations when market or security‑specific events warrant action.

Several operational features distinguish Compass from many peers: it sponsors a wrap fee program, operates in a hybrid arrangement with LPL Financial (some advisers are also registered representatives of LPL and may implement commissionable brokerage transactions), and permits certain advisers to act as licensed insurance agents in their individual capacities—relationships the brochure discloses as potential conflicts and sources of economic benefit. The brochure also notes the firm may advise on securities option contracts and other derivative instruments in client accounts and receives various non‑monetary support from LPL, all of which the firm says it monitors through ongoing due diligence.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Long-term care insurance Life insurance needs analysis College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Active portfolio management Wealth management

Fee options

Percentage

Up to 1.75% annually (negotiable)

Commissions

Commissions may be earned by certain Investment Adviser Representatives in their individual capacities as registered representatives of LPL Financial, but not by the firm itself.

Project-based

Additional fixed fees for planning/projects may be charged in certain circumstances (specific amounts not stated).

Main office location

Compass Financial Services

4801 Westown Parkway

West Des Moines IA 50266, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Arizona · California · Iowa · Minnesota · Missouri · Texas · Wisconsin

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Caleb P

Series 63, Series 65

West Des Moines, IA

Compass Financial Services

Caleb Pearson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Compass Financial Services since 2012 alongside his roles at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Brokers Clearing House, providing non-variable insurance services. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm supports its advisors with an in-house research team and a variety of investment and service options tailored to client needs.

Long-term care insurance Life insurance needs analysis College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Michele B

Series 63, Series 65

West Des Moines, IA

Compass Financial Services

Michele Bjorkgren is a financial advisor with Compass Financial Services in West Des Moines, Iowa, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Compass Financial Services and LPL Financial LLC since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she is a commissioned notary public in the state of Iowa and engages in crafting activities. Compass Financial Services provides investment advice and wealth management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs an active, diversified investment approach using proprietary model portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerance, and operates a wrap fee program alongside a hybrid arrangement with LPL Financial.

Long-term care insurance Life insurance needs analysis College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Alan H

Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Compass Financial Services

Alan Hulstein is a financial advisor with Compass Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and Compass Financial Services since 2021. Outside of advising, he has a non-securities related role with Amazon. Compass Financial Services provides investment advice and wealth management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs an active, diversified investment approach using proprietary model portfolios and offers comprehensive financial planning and fiduciary services.

Long-term care insurance Life insurance needs analysis College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Steven C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Compass Financial Services

Steven Conard is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Compass Financial Services since 2012 and also has a long-standing affiliation with LPL Financial, LLC dating back to 2004. Conard serves as a general agent for life and health insurance products and acts as a referee outside of his advisory work. Compass Financial Services provides investment advice and wealth management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs an active, diversified approach using proprietary model portfolios and manages accounts on a discretionary basis, conducting regular reviews and adjustments based on client objectives and market conditions.

Long-term care insurance Life insurance needs analysis College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Justin V

Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Compass Financial Services

Justin Van Houten is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in West Des Moines, IA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he was associated with Compass Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, Van Houten serves as an assistant football coach for the Waukee Community School District. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and accommodates both advisory and brokerage needs through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Long-term care insurance Life insurance needs analysis College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Guy L

CFP®, Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Compass Financial Services

Guy Leman is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Compass Financial Services and LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2013. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with Barrick Family Farms LLP, a pig farming operation in Minnesota. Compass Financial Services provides investment advice and wealth management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs an active, diversified investment approach using proprietary model portfolios and offers services including investment management, financial planning, and fiduciary guidance.

Long-term care insurance Life insurance needs analysis College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Active portfolio management Wealth management
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