Marie Strang is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rapid City, SD, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously served one year in the South Dakota National Guard. Outside of her advisory role, she participates in a direct marketing supplement business affiliated with Advocare International LP. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base, including individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services backed by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, managing over $1 trillion in assets.

Matthew Huether is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Rapid City, South Dakota, holding a Series 66 license and with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Huether serves as president of the Arrowhead Country Club board of directors and finance committee. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, providing holistic, goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority. Their services include written recommendations across various planning topics and the option to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing system called WealthPlan.

Morey Trupe is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Diplomat for the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce and Elavate Rapid City, a nonprofit organization promoting local business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and brokerage services through an extensive network of affiliated advisors and utilizes multiple platforms and tools to construct and manage client portfolios.

Jon Johnson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Rapid City, SD, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research since 2019 and previously spent nine years at Signal Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, Johnson volunteers as a financial literacy trainer with the Association of Financial Educators. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Kyleigh Ohlsen is a Series 66-licensed advisor with LPL Financial, based in Rapid City, SD. She has held advisory roles since 2024, including at BMS Financial Advisors and LPL Financial. Prior to her financial career, she gained work experience in the hospitality industry and attended South Dakota State University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing multiple management approaches and research resources.

Michelle Sterkel is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Rapid City, SD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2011. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs with tailored portfolio strategies utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers and model providers.

Zachary Hockert is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at SagePoint Financial and OSAIC. Outside of advising, he operates A2Z Business and Tax Service, providing tax consulting and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing diversified strategies and research from multiple sources.

Ashley Bradsky is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. She has been affiliated with RBC Capital Markets since 2025 and has entrepreneurial experience through Bradsky Properties, LLC and Bradsky, Bradsky & Bradsky, P.C. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing her family business interests. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored portfolio management solutions utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Travis Bacon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and OSAIC before joining LPL Financial in 2025. He is also a licensed notary and manages his family trust in a fiduciary capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Holli Mitchell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65, Series 66, and Series 63 licenses. Before joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc from 2021 to 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies and fiduciary advisory services through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Kilpatrick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018. Kilpatrick serves on the boards of Black Hills Sports Inc. and Westhills Village Senior Living, where he is also involved in finance and business development committees. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm’s financial planning emphasizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools, providing advisory services without individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Nathaniel Starkey is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms, including BMS Financial Advisors, Sagepoint Financial, Clark Capital Management Group, and National Planning Holdings. Starkey is also involved with Starview Wealth LLC, a non-investment-related business entity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to research, model portfolios, and advanced technologies.

Strider Jacobson is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including LPL Financial and Pioneer Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory role, Jacobson serves in the South Dakota Army National Guard. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm utilizes risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and supports its clients through a broad advisor network and specialized consulting programs.

Dustin Whiteside is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, where he has worked since 2017, accumulating eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cabelas and founding DW Investment Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of Foster Falls Resort, LLC, and plays mandolin in the Cambria String Band. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on topics such as retirement and estate planning. The firm’s approach includes holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Brian Dorch is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including ownership of a landscaping business. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Julie Ellingson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she managed the restaurant K Heart C, LLC in Hill City, SD, where she was the managing member for three years. She also worked with Jasper Agency - Farm Bureau Financial Services for nine years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 advisors and 15,121 branch offices.

Leisa Nash is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning arrangements.

Kyle Bargmann is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rapid City, SD, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Union Bank & Trust and the Country Club of Lincoln. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Charles Arbeiter is a CFP® professional with over 41 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with OSAIC, having joined the firm in 2023 after 12 years at FSC Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Arbeiter is involved in community activities such as serving on finance and golf committees for Young Life Ministries and holding leadership roles in local water associations. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms to manage portfolios ranging from traditional securities to alternative investments.

Christopher McSherry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers over two decades. In addition to his advisory work, he operates McSherry, LLC and a notary service in Rapid City, SD. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.