South Dakota Branch
South Dakota Branch
The Summit Rapid City, SD branch, formerly known as Whitesell Financial Group has been serving clients for over 35 years in both the Greater Rapid City area and across the country. Specializing in working with business owners and individuals approaching and in retirement, the clients of Summit Wealth Group Rapid City need a guide who can help bring organization and clarity to their financial situation. Through our detailed financial planning process, we help clients achieve confidence in their decision-making, which leads to ultimate financial contentment
Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor, Kurt Whitesell, CFP® leads the Rapid City branch and works with clients on a fee-based basis. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner, Kurt and his team have a fiduciary standard to act in their clients’ best interests. Kurt is backed by a dedicated team of professionals who work cohesively to provide customized financial planning, investment management, retirement planning, and wealth-building strategies for their clients.
Vice President
Kurt Whitesell is Vice President of Summit Wealth Group and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional with nearly four decades of experience helping individuals and families plan for their financial futures. Since beginning his career in 1987, Kurt has focused on providing personalized financial guidance built on trust, integrity, and a commitment to putting clients first. He founded Whitesell Financial Group in 2007 before joining Summit Wealth Group in 2022, bringing his experience and client-first philosophy to the firm. Kurt is also a CFP® Board Ambassador and has been featured in Good Morning America and MarketWatch for his financial planning insights.
Financial Advisor
Christian Whitesell brings a unique perspective to financial planning, having started his career in healthcare before joining Summit Wealth Group in 2023. His background as a Doctor of Physical Therapy shaped his people-first approach, built around listening, understanding individual needs, and helping others work toward meaningful goals. Today, Christian brings that same mindset to helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate financial decisions, plan for the future, and make the most of the life they want to live.
Financial Advisor
Rapid City, SD
Financial Advisor
Rapid City, SD
Farmers & Ranchers|Medical Professionals and Dentists|Pre-Retirees|Retirees|Young Professionals
Vice President
Rapid City, SD
Financial Advisor
Rapid City, SD
Business Owners|Christian Worldview / Faith-Based Financial Planning|Corporate Executives / C-Suite|Families|Farmers & Ranchers|Individuals Inheriting Wealth|Pre-Retirees|Retirees|Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) Individuals & Families
Address
817 9th St
Rapid City, SD 57701
Contact
(605) 348-1152
Office Hours
8 AM - 4 PM Monday - Thursday
8 AM - 3 PM Friday
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