Tiffany Scharfenkamp, CFP®

Tiffany is a Senior Associate in the West Des Moines, Iowa office. She is passionate about building meaningful, long-term relationships with clients and helping them feel confident in their financial decisions.

Prior to joining Cerity Partners, Tiffany served as a Financial Planner at Gilbert & Cook, working closely with the advisory and planning teams to develop and implement personalized financial strategies that aligned with each client’s goals and evolving needs.

Tiffany believes that strong relationships are built through clear communication, responsiveness, and genuine care. She takes pride in being a reliable resource for clients — helping ensure they feel heard, supported, and well-informed at every stage of the planning process. Her thoughtful and attentive approach helps create a client experience grounded in trust and consistency.

With a background in financial counseling and planning, Tiffany brings both technical knowledge and a people-centered perspective to her work. After joining Gilbert & Cook in 2022, she continued to grow her experience, earning her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation in 2023. She is committed to ongoing development and embraces the firm’s belief in continuous improvement — always striving to better serve clients and support their long-term success.

Outside of work, Tiffany enjoys staying active and spending time outdoors. She can often be found at the gym, on the tennis court, or kayaking.

On quieter days, she enjoys reading at home with her husband, Dan, her son, Miller, and their cat, Lilly. Her love of reading also extends into the community, where she supports local library initiatives and programs that encourage lifelong learning.

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