Tiffany Scharfenkamp

Education

Iowa State University
Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Counseling & Planning
Minor in Child, Adult, and Family Services

Professional Certification

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), 2023

Tiffany Scharfenkamp is passionate about building meaningful, long-term relationships with clients and helping them feel confident in their financial decisions. As a Financial Planner at Gilbert & Cook, she works closely with the advisory and planning teams to develop and implement personalized financial strategies that align 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 — ensuring 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. Since joining Gilbert & Cook in 2022, she has continued to grow her expertise, 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, 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.

Phone: (515) 270.6444

5058 Grand Ridge Dr., West Des Moines, IA 50265