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Your financial future, guided with clarity.
Clarity for your finances. Confidence for your future.
Fawkes Financial Consulting proudly serves individuals and families across Des Moines and Iowa, and services clients beyond as well, helping them plan for retirement, navigate 401(k) distribution options, and make sound financial decisions through life's biggest transitions — job changes, divorce, and inheritance included.
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- Member FINRA/SIPC
- Proudly Local
- DSM
- Proudly Local
Bailey Fawkes
Founder and Senior Financial Advisor
“My goal is simple — help Iowa families make confident decisions with their money, without the jargon.”
Financial guidance built around your life, not a product line.
From retirement income to life transitions, our services are designed to meet Iowa families where they are.
Retirement Planning
A clear, personalized roadmap for retirement income, withdrawal order, and Social Security timing.
Learn more401(k) Services
Navigate job changes and old employer plans without costly tax mistakes or missed deadlines.
Learn moreDivorce Financial Planning
Financial clarity during divorce — retirement account division, QDROs, and rebuilding your plan.
Learn moreEstate & Inheritance Planning
Guidance for inherited assets and multi-generational planning under Iowa's current tax rules.
Learn moreInvestment Management
Portfolios built around your actual goals, timeline, and risk tolerance — not a model template.
Learn moreTax-Efficient Planning
Coordinate withdrawals, Roth conversions, and account types to keep more of what you've earned.
Learn moreLocal advisor, straightforward advice.
Fawkes Financial Consulting was built on a simple premise: Iowa families deserve financial advice that's clear, honest, and grounded in the community they live in. Bailey and David bring nearly two decades of combined experience to every conversation — whether that's a first retirement projection or a plan rebuilt after divorce.
We're independent, we're local, and we measure success by the confidence our clients feel in their own decisions.
Meet Bailey & David
Bailey Fawkes
Founder and Senior Financial Advisor
Lifelong Des Moines resident, 19 years in the industry.
David Fawkes
Director, Business Development & Operations
Focused on process, technology, and client experience.
A straightforward path from first call to ongoing plan.
Introductory Call
A no-pressure conversation to understand your situation, your goals, and whether we're a good fit.
Financial Discovery
We gather the full picture — accounts, income, debt, and the goals that matter most to you.
Plan & Recommendations
You receive a clear, written plan with specific recommendations — no jargon, no guesswork.
Ongoing Partnership
We meet regularly to review progress and adjust the plan as your life and goals evolve.
A lifelong Des Moines resident, working for Des Moines families.
Bailey grew up in the Des Moines metro and has spent her entire career here — which means she understands the local tax landscape, the IPERS pension system, and the community her clients call home. This isn't advice imported from somewhere else; it's built around Iowa specifically.
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Des Moines ranked among the most affordable major metros in the U.S.
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Iowa inheritance tax — fully eliminated for deaths on or after 2025
19yr
Bailey's career spent in financial services roles.
Practical guidance for Iowa's financial decisions.
What You Can Do With Your 401(k) When You Leave a Job in Iowa
Leaving a job in Iowa? Learn your four 401(k) options, what Iowa tax rules mean for your decision, and the questions to ask before you make a move. Guidance from a Des Moines financial advisor.
Are You on Track to Retire? A Guide for Iowa Families
Wondering if you're on track to retire in Iowa? Learn the key milestones, common gaps, and practical steps Des Moines families can take to build retirement confidence.
What Happens to Your Money During a Divorce in Iowa
Iowa is an equitable distribution state, which changes how retirement accounts, the marital home, and future income get divided. Here's what to understand before decisions get made.
Let's build a plan you feel confident in.
Schedule a no-obligation introductory call with Bailey and take the first step toward a clearer financial future.