Todd Henningsen, CFA, CFP®

Todd is a Senior Principal in the West Des Moines, Iowa office. He works closely with high-net-worth individuals and families to bring clarity, structure, and purpose to their financial lives.

Prior to joining Cerity Partners, Todd served as an Advisor at Gilbert & Cook, specializing in helping clients navigate sophisticated planning needs — aligning their wealth with what matters most so they can live fully and intentionally.

Todd is deeply relationship-driven in his approach. He believes the most meaningful work happens when there is a genuine connection — understanding not just the numbers, but the people, priorities, and values behind them. By building both professional and personal relationships with his clients, he strives to deliver thoughtful strategies that create lasting impact for families, their legacies, and the communities they care about.

With experience serving successful individuals and families, Todd brings both technical experience and a steady, thoughtful perspective to each client relationship. Holding both the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) designations, he integrates disciplined investment strategy with comprehensive financial planning — helping clients make confident decisions through complexity, opportunity, and change.

Prior to joining Gilbert & Cook in 2023, Todd built a strong reputation as a financial advisor in the Cedar Falls and Waterloo communities. Today, he continues to serve clients with the same commitment to excellence, helping them align their financial lives accordingly.

Todd and his wife, Nicole, live in Clive with their daughter, Florence, and son, Graham. As a family, they enjoy traveling, attending concerts, reading non-fiction, and spending time outdoors.

Todd is also an enthusiastic home chef and enjoys grilling and smoking on his Big Green Egg — often bringing people together around great food and conversation.

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