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Lance Gunkel

President VBHC & Syverson Strege Managing Director at Syverson Strege & Company in West Des Moines, IA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Lance Gunkel is President VBHC & Syverson Strege Managing Director of Syverson Strege & Company, an investment adviser managing $911M, and works from its West Des Moines, IA office. Lance Gunkel has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Syverson Strege & Company since 18 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

Lance Gunkel has been President VBHC & Syverson Strege Managing Director of Syverson Strege & Company since June 2014, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Lance Gunkel holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Drake University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Iowa.

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.

Lance Gunkel is Managing Director of Syverson Strege. He oversees the design and implementation of the firm's financial, client service, staffing, and reporting processes, helps shape the firm's future growth and development, and serves as a member of the investment committee.

  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

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

  • IowaSince 18 February 2014

Examinations

No examinations are on Lance Gunkel’s record.

Key facts

Full name
Lance David Gunkel
CRD
4231652
Firm
Syverson Strege & Company · CRD 109228
Role
President VBHC & Syverson Strege Managing Director
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 Lance Gunkel work?

Lance Gunkel has been President VBHC & Syverson Strege Managing Director of Syverson Strege & Company since June 2014, and is a control person of the firm.

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

Is Lance Gunkel a financial advisor?

Yes. Lance 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 Lance Gunkel have?

Lance 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 Lance Gunkel based?

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

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Lance Gunkel registered with FINRA?

No. Lance Gunkel has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Lance Gunkel a CFP?

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

Source: Lance Gunkel biography, onlyworkforyou.com

Is Lance Gunkel a CFA charterholder?

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

Source: Lance Gunkel biography, onlyworkforyou.com

How can I verify Lance Gunkel’s record?

Search CRD 4231652 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Lance Gunkel’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Syverson Strege & Company

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4231652, 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.