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Fiduciary advisors in South Dakota

South Dakota has no state income tax, no estate tax, and some of the nation's most favorable trust laws — making it a premier jurisdiction for wealth planning. Sioux Falls is the state's financial services hub, home to major bank card operations and a growing advisory market. South Dakota's dynasty trust provisions attract wealthy families nationwide. Local advisors specialize in trust administration, agricultural estate planning, and wealth management for the state's banking and healthcare professionals.

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Investment Center Advisors - Huck Financial

Aberdeen, South Dakota

Investment Center Advisors, operating from offices in Aberdeen, South Dakota and Council Bluffs, Iowa, offers portfolio management and tax planning services through a team of three CFP® professionals and one CFA® charterholder. The firm acts as a fiduciary in advisory relationships and develops customized wealth management plans based on client values and diversification principles. With over 30 years of service in each location, the firm combines advisor expertise with dedicated administrative support to serve clients across the United States.

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Birch Investment Management

Fiduciary 5.0

Brookings, South Dakota

Fee-Only Independent RIA

Investment Management Wealth Management

Birch Investment Management is an independent, fee-only fiduciary firm based in Brookings, South Dakota, founded in 2011 by Brian Berkenhoff, CFA. The firm provides financial planning and investment management services to clients with a minimum of $500,000 in investable assets, with a focus on helping mid-to-late career individuals navigate major life transitions such as retirement, job changes, divorce, and other significant events. As a fee-only adviser, the firm derives compensation exclusively from clients and does not earn commissions, aligning its interests with those of the families it serves. The firm intentionally maintains a limited client base to develop deeper relationships and provide personalized guidance rooted in each client's values and financial goals.

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Legacy Point Financial®

5.0

Brookings, South Dakota

Estate Planning Retirement Planning

Legacy Point Financial is an independent wealth management firm in Brookings, South Dakota that coordinates investment management, retirement planning, tax planning, and estate planning into a unified strategy centered on a personalized analysis called the BluePrint Analysis™. The firm's BluePrint Process™ guides clients through initial planning, ongoing management across investment oversight, tax review, estate planning, and business planning, with annual updates designed to align with changes in clients' circumstances and market conditions. The firm works primarily with clients whose financial situations involve complexity and who seek integrated guidance rather than standalone portfolio management.

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Northwestern Mutual

5.0(2)

Mitchell, South Dakota

Insurance-Based

Insurance Planning Investment Management Wealth Management

Northwestern Mutual is an insurance-based firm in Mitchell, South Dakota. Services include Financial Planning, Insurance Analysis, and Investment Management. The firm specializes in Insurance Planning and Wealth Management. Appointments are required. The office has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. It holds a 5-star rating from 2 Google reviews.

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BMS Financial Advisors

Rapid City, South Dakota

Retirement Planning Investment Management

BMS Financial Advisors in Rapid City, South Dakota provides retirement planning and investment management services. The firm employs a team-based approach to address client financial needs and emphasizes understanding each client's risk tolerance, time horizon, and objectives before developing an investment strategy. The firm takes a proactive stance toward planning and ongoing monitoring to help clients work toward their financial goals.

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JJ Advisor Group

1.0(1)

Rapid City, South Dakota

Investment Management

JJ Advisor Group, based in Rapid City, South Dakota, was founded 14 years ago by Jon D. Johnson and offers financial planning, investment management, and insurance analysis. The firm provides retirement planning, asset allocation analysis, estate planning, and tax strategy services, with a stated commitment to fiduciary-based and objective financial advice. Founder Jon Johnson emphasizes client education on topics including tax-advantaged investing, charitable giving, and estate planning.

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Prudential Advisors | Justin Kuhns | Alison Short | Investment & Financial Services | Life and Medicare Insurance

5.0

Rapid City, South Dakota

Insurance-Based

Insurance Planning

Prudential Advisors | Justin Kuhns | Alison Short | Investment & Financial Services | Life and Medicare Insurance is an insurance-based firm in Rapid City, South Dakota. Services include Insurance Analysis and Investment Management. The firm specializes in Insurance Planning. The office has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The office is open daily.

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Advanced Wellbeing, LLC - Financial Therapy

Rapid City, South Dakota

Advanced Wellbeing, LLC is a financial therapy firm in Rapid City, South Dakota, founded by Rick Kahler (MSFP, CFP®, CFT™, CeFT®) and Elana Feinsmith (CFP®, CRPS®). The firm specializes in Internal Financial Systems™ Financial Therapy, an approach designed to address the emotional and psychological dimensions of financial decision-making and behavior, including anxiety, trauma, debt management, and relationship conflict around money. Sessions are typically 90 minutes at $487.50 or 60 minutes at $325.00, with private pay only; the firm recommends an initial commitment of six sessions and offers a free 30-minute consultation.

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Darwyn Sprik, Financial Advisor - Sprik Financial Group, LLC

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Insurance-Based

Insurance Planning

Sprik Financial Group, founded in 2009 by Darwyn Sprik, offers financial planning and insurance analysis with a focus on insurance-related strategies, business succession planning, and estate planning. The firm operates from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and employs a consultative approach centered on understanding client goals and priorities before making recommendations. The team includes Becky Schuurmans as Registered Service Assistant and Director of Operations, and Stacey Smidt as Office Assistant.

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Megan Landon, CFP®, AWMA® - Sioux Falls Advisors | NewEdge Advisors

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

CFP

Investment Management Retirement Planning Wealth Management

Megan Landon, CFP®, AWMA®, operates as part of Sioux Falls Advisors/NewEdge Advisors in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement planning services. The firm serves entrepreneurs, business owners, multi-generational families, and young professionals, with a team that includes advisors holding Series 7, 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Services encompass retirement plan consulting, 401(k) plan administration, and business owner planning, with an approach centered on personalized wealth management aligned to individual goals.

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Brian Spader, Financial Advisor - Footstool Financial

Fiduciary

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Independent RIA

Retirement Planning Investment Management

Footstool Financial is an independent registered investment advisor in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, operating as a fiduciary. Brian Spader, the principal, holds both CFP® and ChFC® credentials and established the firm in 2015 to serve business owners, individuals, and families. The practice provides financial planning with specializations in retirement planning and investment management, emphasizing a client-centered approach that begins with understanding goals and values before implementing strategies.

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Ryan Douglas Smith - Northwestern Mutual

5.0(2)

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Insurance-Based

Investment Management Wealth Management

Ryan Douglas Smith - Northwestern Mutual is an insurance-based firm in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The firm specializes in Investment Management and Wealth Management. Advisory services are available in English and Spanish. Service options include onsite meetings. The office has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The office is open five days a week. It holds a 5-star rating from 2 Google reviews.

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Agile Wealth Solutions

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Agile Wealth Solutions is a Sioux Falls-based financial advisory firm led by Stephanie Suhrbier, a CPA with a background in public accounting. The firm offers financial planning, investment advisory programs, retirement plan services for individuals and businesses, insurance, education savings strategies, and gifting planning, supported by a consolidated account management platform. Clients work directly with advisors to establish budgets and pursue financial goals across a range of life planning needs.

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Sioux Falls Advisors | NewEdge Advisors

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Investment Management Retirement Planning Wealth Management

Sioux Falls Advisors (NewEdge Advisors) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement planning services to individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs, and multi-generational families. The firm's team includes James (CRPS, Series 7/63/65/6/9/10), Megan (CFP, AWMA, Series 7/63/66), and Eric (Series 7/66), all of whom joined in 2025 and bring combined experience from UBS and other financial services firms. The practice emphasizes personalized wealth management strategies and retirement plan consulting, with particular focus on business owner and retirement planning needs.

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James P. Willers, CRPS - Sioux Falls Advisors | NewEdge Advisors

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Investment Management Retirement Planning Wealth Management

James P. Willers and his team at Sioux Falls Advisors (operating under NewEdge Advisors) provide financial planning, investment management, and retirement planning services to individuals, business owners, and multi-generational families in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Willers holds the CRPS credential and brings 16 years of industry experience including prior roles at UBS and AXA Advisors; the team also includes Megan Landon, a CFP with wealth advisory background, and Eric, who holds Series 7 and 66 licenses. The firm emphasizes personalized strategy development aligned with clients' specific financial goals and life circumstances, with particular expertise in retirement plan design, business owner planning, and wealth management.

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Hampton Wealth Management

5.0(5)

Spearfish, South Dakota

Investment Management Wealth Management

Hampton Wealth Management, based in Spearfish, South Dakota, offers investment management and wealth planning services through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor. The firm works with clients using a structured 12-week planning process called the Retirement Directive, which combines education, one-on-one guidance from a CFP® professional, and analysis across retirement planning, investment management, cash flow, risk management, and estate planning. Services address retirement timing, tax-efficient distribution strategies, portfolio alignment, and legacy planning.

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Tamara Burke, Financial Advisor - Financial Benefits, Inc.

5.0(1)

Spearfish, South Dakota

Retirement Planning Investment Management

Tamara Burke operates Financial Benefits, Inc. in Spearfish, South Dakota, offering financial planning with specialties in retirement planning and investment management. Through her affiliation with Eagle Strategies, she provides fee-based financial planning and investment advisory services, with Eagle Strategies registered as an SEC-registered investment adviser. She coordinates with a network of professional partners including The Nautilus Group (for estate planning and tax expertise), Ash Brokerage (for insurance products), and New York Life Insurance Company to serve clients' broader financial needs.

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This listing shows advisory firms with offices in South Dakota. Each entry discloses its credentials, fee structure, and minimum account size. The table above is sortable; the city filter on the left narrows results; every firm links to its FINRA BrokerCheck and SEC IAPD record on the detail page.

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