Jim Thompson

Senior Vice President, Wealth Advisor
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Areas of Expertise

Tax Strategies
Asset Allocation
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning

Qualifications & Experience

  • CFA, CFP®
  • BS in Finance (Minor in Economics), Drake University
  • MBA in Finance, University of Iowa
West Des Moines, IA

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Words to Live By

Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best that you are capable of becoming.
John Wooden

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About

Jim brings more than 27 years of investment experience to his role as a comprehensive wealth manager at Value Wealth Management. He partners with high-net-worth families, professionals, and business owners to help them build and preserve wealth through thoughtful planning and disciplined, research-driven investment strategies.

Before joining Value Wealth Management 17 years ago, Jim held a range of investment and research leadership roles, including Junior Equity Analyst at Robert W. Baird, High Yield Credit Analyst at Principal Global Investors, Director of Investment Strategy and Equity Research at Investors Management Group, and Senior Securities Analyst at Aviva USA. A CFA charterholder and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional (CFP®), he earned his BS in Finance with a minor in Economics from Drake University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Iowa. He stays connected to Drake as an advisor to the university’s Equity Valuation and Analysis course and serves on the board of the Jack Pribaz Foundation as a scientific liaison and research-funding advisor supporting advancements in genetic epilepsy research.

Outside of work, Jim enjoys spending time with his family and coaching youth soccer.