David Harkin has been Owner of Des Moines Investments since October 2006, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. David Harkin holds a Bachelor of Science from Truman State University.
Des Moines Investments, LLC is a Des Moines, IA firm with $246M under management, 700 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its June 2026 filing.
David Harkin is Owner of Des Moines Investments, based in Des Moines, IA. He began his career as an Investment Advisor in 1996, working for what is now Ameriprise Financial, and has served clients on the South Side of Des Moines since 1999. Per his chronology he has been Owner since 2014, after a period as a Registered Investment Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research.
David Harkin’s longest registration is the current one, 18 years at Des Moines Investments since 2008. Before joining Des Moines Investments in 2008, David Harkin was registered through Stonefield Investment Advisory, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
- Des Moines Investments, LLCCurrent– present · 18 yearsDes Moines, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 146322
- Stonefield Investment Advisory, Inc.– · 1 yearDes Moines, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 113802
- Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.– · 7 yearsDes Moines, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6363
Professional designations
Listed by Des Moines Investments
- CFP®
- CLU®
- ChFC®
Investment adviser representative registrations
David Harkin is registered as an investment adviser representative in 7 states. The first approvals date from January 2008; the most recent is Hawaii, in July 2026.
- CaliforniaSince 22 January 2026
- HawaiiSince 30 July 2026
- IowaSince 25 January 2008
- MinnesotaSince 31 March 2026
- MissouriSince 9 November 2022
- NebraskaSince 2 February 2026
- TexasSince 14 June 2022
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 8 September 1994 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 6 September 1994 |
| Series 3 | National Commodity Futures Examination | 24 May 1993 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- National Commodity Futures Examination
- Full name
- David Daniel Harkin
- CRD
- 2369348
- Firm
- Des Moines Investments · CRD 146322
- Role
- Owner
- Office
- 2 EAST ARMY POST RD, SUITE 2, Des Moines, IA 50315-5821
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- August 1995
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- investdsmi.com
Where does David Harkin work?
David Harkin has been Owner of Des Moines Investments, LLC since October 2006, and is a control person of the firm.
Is David Harkin a financial advisor?
Yes. David Harkin has a current investment-adviser registration in California, Hawaii, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Texas, through Des Moines Investments since January 2008.
How many years of experience does David Harkin have?
David Harkin has 31 years in the financial industry, since August 1995, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has David Harkin passed?
David Harkin has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 3, Series 7 and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 3, was passed in May 1993. FINRA credited David Harkin with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did David Harkin work before Des Moines Investments?
Before Des Moines Investments, David Harkin was registered through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., January 1999 to November 2006.
Where is David Harkin based?
David Harkin’s registered office is in Des Moines, IA.
Is David Harkin registered with FINRA?
No. David Harkin has no current broker registration.
Is David Harkin a CFP?
Des Moines Investments lists David Harkin with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify David Harkin’s record?
Search CRD 2369348 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes David Harkin’s full registration record.
