Austin F. Fisher
Experience & Education
Austin was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, alongside his twin and older brother, guided by supportive parents. He graduated cum laude from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York, earning both a B.A. in Government and a B.S. in Business Management, with a minor in International Affairs.
Austin began his career in financial services in Chicago before joining a national wealth management firm at its Minneapolis headquarters in 2013. In 2016, he returned to Des Moines to become an advisor and partner in a local, family wealth management practice. In 2024, he relocated full-time to Kansas City, where he had worked remotely during the pandemic. He is now proud to join HDQ Wealth, drawn by its commitment to independence, innovation, and client-first values. Austin is currently pursuing his CFP® certification, the industry’s gold standard in financial planning.
Austin lives in Kansas City's Crossroads Art District. He has held leadership roles with Lead DSM’s Community Connect program, Habitat Young Professionals (HYP), and the Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO) Foundation Board. In Kansas City, he serves as an ambassador for the Leawood Chamber of Commerce (LCC) and sits on the board of the Kansas City-Plaza Rotary Club. His interests include soccer, running, travel, reading financial literature, investment analysis, and community engagement.
Education & Licenses:
- BS in Business – Skidmore College
- International Business – Universidad de Belgrano
- Series 65 License
- Life & Health Insurance License
Areas Of Expertise:
- Investment Management
- Retirement Planning
- Holistic financial planning
- Life/ Disability Insurance