Flat-fee financial advisors in South Dakota
How do I find fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, look for a fee-only advisor who quotes a set price rather than a percentage of your assets. Ask for that price in dollars, because many firms offer fixed fees alongside asset-based fees. Records to start with include Patrick Baird of Elgethun Capital Management, Ryan Landmark of Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC and Brian Bickett of Iron Mountain Financial Planning, LLC.
Where to start
Chosen from what each record shows: credentials and fees on file, one advisor per firm.
- Patrick Baird Elgethun Capital Management, Sioux Falls Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
- Ryan Landmark Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC, Sioux Falls Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
- Brian Bickett Iron Mountain Financial Planning, LLC, Rapid City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee.
- Brian Berkenhoff Birch Investment Management, Brookings Holds the CFA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, one-time planning fee.
- Cecilia Fleming Kahler Financial Group, Rapid City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, one-time planning fee.
- Myrna Mitchell Myrna Mitchell, MBA, CFP, Rapid City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: hourly, fixed fees.
By the numbers
- Advisors listed
- 30
- Firms
- 15
- Cities
- 5
- Hold the CFP
- 40%
- Other credentials: CFA 10% · ChFC 7%
- How they charge (of 30 with fees on file): percentage of assets 90% · fixed fees 47% · hourly 27% · one-time planning fee 10%
Source: Wellspent public graph, data as of . Shares are of advisors listed here; an advisor can hold several credentials or fee types. Methodology
Flat-fee financial advisors by state
- California (2,105)
- Texas (1,472)
- Florida (983)
- Pennsylvania (919)
- New York (861)
- Ohio (701)
- Massachusetts (675)
- Virginia (673)
- Georgia (648)
- Colorado (641)
- North Carolina (607)
- Illinois (591)
- Michigan (493)
- Washington (451)
- Tennessee (436)
- Maryland (431)
- New Jersey (416)
- Minnesota (412)
- Arizona (372)
- Wisconsin (354)
- Oregon (352)
- Missouri (332)
- Indiana (314)
- Connecticut (304)
- Kansas (290)
- Utah (277)
- South Carolina (215)
- Idaho (171)
- Alabama (156)
- New Hampshire (149)
- Oklahoma (148)
- Iowa (142)
- Kentucky (125)
- Louisiana (109)
- Nevada (108)
- Nebraska (106)
- Maine (104)
- Arkansas (86)
- Delaware (77)
- Vermont (74)
- Mississippi (69)
- Rhode Island (60)
- District of Columbia (46)
- Montana (39)
- New Mexico (39)
- Hawaii (38)
- Wyoming (30)
- Alaska (29)
- West Virginia (27)
Questions about flat-fee financial advisors
How many fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees in South Dakota are there?
The Wellspent public graph lists 30 fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees in South Dakota, at 15 firms. We counted every advisor record that fits, as of October 2026.
Where are fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees in South Dakota located?
Of the 30 fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees in South Dakota, 15 are in Sioux Falls, followed by 11 in Rapid City and 2 in Aberdeen.
How do fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees in South Dakota charge?
The most common fee among fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees in South Dakota is a percentage of assets, used by 90% of the 30 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 47% charge fixed fees and 27% charge by the hour.
How many fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees in South Dakota hold the CFP?
40% of the 30 fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees in South Dakota hold the CFP certification, based on the credentials listed on each record.
How does Wellspent decide who counts as fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees?
We count an advisor here when their listing shows a flat fee, or their firm's Form ADV says it charges fixed fees. Many of these firms also charge on assets.
What should I ask fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees in South Dakota?
What is the price in dollars, and what does it include? Will the fee rise as my assets grow? Do you manage investments, or advise on accounts I keep? Is the flat fee your main model, or an option next to asset-based fees?
How current is this list of fee-only advisors who charge flat or fixed fees in South Dakota?
Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record.
All 30 advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bickett | Iron Mountain Financial Planning, LLC | Rapid City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee |
| Agatha Johnson | WillKate Wealth Management, LLC | Aberdeen | CFP, CPWA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Cecilia Fleming | Kahler Financial Group | Rapid City | CFP, ChFC, MSFP, Other | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Ryan Landmark Financial Planner for families that want to know how the clock works, not just what time it is. | Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC | Sioux Falls | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Brian Berkenhoff | Birch Investment Management | Brookings | CFA | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee |
| Patrick Baird | Elgethun Capital Management | Sioux Falls | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Trey Ortman | Ortman Finances | Canistota | Not listed | Ongoing planning fee, Percentage of assets |
| Conrad Adam | Elgethun Capital Management | Sioux Falls | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| John Barker | Elgethun Capital Management | Sioux Falls | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Richelle Hofer | Impact Wealth Management | Sioux Falls | Not listed | Flat fee or retainer |
| Austin Wagner | Elgethun Capital Management | Sioux Falls | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Chad Hatch | Elgethun Capital Management | Sioux Falls | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Chase Harris | Elgethun Capital Management | Sioux Falls | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Christian Schoppert | Elgethun Capital Management | Sioux Falls | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Dustin Pratt | Elgethun Capital Management | Sioux Falls | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Pierce McDowell | Elgethun Capital Management | Sioux Falls | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Trevor Sinclair | Elgethun Capital Management | Sioux Falls | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Benjamin Paulding | KFG | Rapid City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jerrad Aman | Willkate Wealth Management | Aberdeen | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Karie Swanson | KFG | Rapid City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Myrna Mitchell | Myrna Mitchell, MBA, CFP | Rapid City | CFP | Hourly, Fixed fees |
| Nathaniel Gehring | KFG | Rapid City | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Richard Kahler | KFG | Rapid City | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Tannen Mitchell-Briggs | Myrna Mitchell, MBA, CFP | Rapid City | CFP | Hourly, Fixed fees |
| Emily Koch | KFG | Rapid City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jason Erickson | Alternative Strategies Group | Sioux Falls | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Paul Freidel | Astute Financial | Rapid City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Raymond Thompson | Thompson Private Wealth | Sioux Falls | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Todd Taylor | TDT Financial | Sioux Falls | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| William Marcham | Astute Financial | Rapid City | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
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