# Paul Freidel

> Paul Freidel is a fee-only financial advisor at Astute Financial in Rapid City, South Dakota. Astute Financial reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Astute Financial
- **Based in:** Rapid City, South Dakota
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Fixed fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $81.6M across 53 accounts
- **CRD:** 7203448 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7203448)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in SD
- **Exams passed:** Series 65 (2019)
- **Firm size:** 3 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paul Freidel a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Paul holds no broker registration, and Astute Financial reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Paul charge for financial advice?

Paul's firm, Astute Financial, reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Paul Freidel based?

Paul Freidel is based in Rapid City, South Dakota.

### Is Paul Freidel registered with the SEC?

Yes. Paul Freidel is registered as an investment adviser representative in SD (CRD 7203448), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Astute Financial manage?

Astute Financial reports $81.6M across 53 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Paul Freidel?

Contact details aren't on file yet. Search for Astute Financial.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7203448): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026

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