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Pierce McDowell

Elgethun Capital Management · Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Pierce McDowell is a fee-only financial advisor at Elgethun Capital Management in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Pierce charges a percentage of assets (1% a year on the first tier of assets managed).

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Facts

FirmElgethun Capital Management
Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Fee modelPercentage of assets
Fees (firm's website)1% a year on the first tier of assets managed
Assets under management$1.14B across 943 accounts
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in SD · CRD 6574180
Exams passedSeries 63 (2016) · Series 65 (2025)
Firm size13 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.elgethuncapitalmanagement.com

How Pierce's firm compares

  • Elgethun Capital Management's average account is about $1.2 million, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 943 accounts).

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Questions about Pierce

Is Pierce McDowell a fee-only financial advisor?

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

How does Pierce charge for financial advice?

Pierce charges a percentage of assets.

How much does Pierce charge?

According to Elgethun Capital Management's website, checked October 30, 2026: 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed.

Where is Pierce McDowell based?

Pierce McDowell is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Is Pierce McDowell registered with the SEC?

Yes. Pierce McDowell is registered as an investment adviser representative in SD (CRD 6574180), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Elgethun Capital Management manage?

Elgethun Capital Management reports $1.14B across 943 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact Pierce McDowell?

Through Pierce's website, www.elgethuncapitalmanagement.com.

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