Amanda Gieseke

Amanda is a Principal in the West Des Moines, Iowa office. She is known for the genuine, lasting relationships she builds with clients and the care she brings to every interaction.

Prior to joining Cerity Partners, Amanda served as a Senior Relationship Manager at Gilbert & Cook. She played a central role in delivering a seamless, high-touch client experience — helping ensure that each client felt supported, understood, and confident in their financial journey.

Amanda approaches her role as a “financial conductor,” thoughtfully coordinating the many moving pieces of a client’s financial life. She works closely with advisors, planners, and external professionals to help ensure alignment across strategies — bringing clarity and organization to complex situations so clients can focus on what matters most.

With nearly two decades of experience in the financial services industry, Amanda brings both experience and a steady, relationship-driven approach to her work. She is deeply committed to serving others and embodies the core values of Cerity Partners through her responsiveness, attention to detail, and genuine care for each client she supports. Over time, she has built meaningful connections with clients and their families — relationships grounded in trust, consistency, and shared purpose.

Amanda takes pride in being a reliable and thoughtful partner for clients, helping create an experience that is not only efficient and well-coordinated, but also warm and personal.

Originally from Northwest Iowa, Amanda now lives in West Des Moines with her husband, Aaron, and their two children, Jonah and Elenor. As a family, they enjoy spending time outdoors — walking along the downtown riverwalk, exploring new playgrounds, and visiting extended family.

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