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Jason Gunkel

Syverson Strege Chief Investment Officer at Syverson Strege & Company in West Des Moines, IA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Jason Gunkel is Syverson Strege Chief Investment Officer of Syverson Strege & Company, an investment adviser managing $911M, and works from its West Des Moines, IA office. Jason Gunkel has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Syverson Strege & Company since 26 February 2014 and has 12 years in the industry across 1 firm.

12
Years in industry
12
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Jason Gunkel has been Syverson Strege Chief Investment Officer of Syverson Strege & Company since October 2018, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Jason Gunkel holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting from Drake University.

Syverson Strege & Company is a West Des Moines, IA firm with $911M under management, 528 clients and 13 advisers in one office, as of its July 2026 filing.

Jason Gunkel is Chief Investment Officer and Financial Planner of Syverson Strege. He leads the Investment Committee, where he helps design and monitor the firm's investment strategies. He started with the firm as a college intern.

  1. – present · 12 years
    West Des Moines, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 109228

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Syverson Strege & Company

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®)
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Jason Gunkel is registered as an investment adviser representative in Iowa, since February 2014.

  • IowaSince 26 February 2014

Examinations

No examinations are on Jason Gunkel’s record.

Key facts

Full name
Jason Lyn Gunkel
CRD
6300116
Firm
Syverson Strege & Company · CRD 109228
Role
Syverson Strege Chief Investment Officer
Office
4125 WESTOWN PARKWAY, SUITE 104, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
February 2014
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Jason Gunkel work?

Jason Gunkel has been Syverson Strege Chief Investment Officer of Syverson Strege & Company since October 2018, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 13 July 2026

Is Jason Gunkel a financial advisor?

Yes. Jason Gunkel has a current investment-adviser registration in Iowa, through Syverson Strege & Company since February 2014.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Jason Gunkel have?

Jason Gunkel has 12 years in the financial industry, since February 2014, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Jason Gunkel based?

Jason Gunkel’s registered office is in West Des Moines, IA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Jason Gunkel registered with FINRA?

No. Jason Gunkel has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Jason Gunkel a CFP?

Syverson Strege & Company lists Jason Gunkel with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Jason Gunkel biography, onlyworkforyou.com

Is Jason Gunkel a CFA charterholder?

Syverson Strege & Company lists Jason Gunkel with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.

Source: Jason Gunkel biography, onlyworkforyou.com

How can I verify Jason Gunkel’s record?

Search CRD 6300116 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Jason Gunkel’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Syverson Strege & Company

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 6300116, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Syverson Strege & Company, filed 13 July 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Syverson Strege & Company team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.