DM
CFP · ChFC
DM
CFP · ChFC

Dennis Markway

19 Years of Experience
Johnston, IA

Dennis Markway is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Apella Wealth, based in Johnston, IA, with 19 years of industry experience. Dennis operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 5 more. Their firm serves 8,503 clients with $11B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)
Firm Size
102 advisors
Number of Clients
8,503 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$1.3M average
Assets Under Management
$11.1B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$500K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any1.50%

Standard annual advisory fee for new client relationships is up to 1.50% of assets under management, with a maximum rate of 1.70% on certain acquired accounts. Fees are negotiable and use a tiered breakpoint structure depending on the agreement.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

8711 Windsor Parkway, Suite 4, Johnston, IA, 50131

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Dennis is involved in several outside business activities. He is a board member for the Financial Planning Association of Iowa and the Lions Club of Urbandale, and an adjunct professor at Des Moines Area Community College and Drake University, dedicating a few hours per week to each activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Apella Wealth
July 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos
Previous Registrations
Iron Horse Wealth Management, LLC
August 2012 - November 2025 · 13 yrs 3 mos
Invest Financial Corporation
August 2007 - August 2012 · 5 yrs
State Registrations2 states
CTIA
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