Kurt W. Whitesell

SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP

RAPID CITY, SD 57701

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CRD#: 1675434

Professional summary

Kurt Wayne Whitesell, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP located in Rapid City, South Dakota and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Albany, New York.

Kurt is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Kurt has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1994

Experience

Current

April 28, 2025 - Present

SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP

Office #1: 817 9th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701

RIA

CRD#: 335242

RAPID CITY, SD

Current

May 1, 2025 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207Office #2: 817 9th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701

CRD#: 35747

ALBANY, NY

Past

April 23, 2007 - May 2, 2025

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA

CRD#: 8032

RAPID CITY, SD

Past

April 20, 2007 - May 2, 2025

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

CRD#: 8032

RAPID CITY, SD

Past

May 19, 1997 - April 24, 2007

WADDELL & REED

RIA

CRD#: 866

RAPID CITY, SD

Past

June 9, 1987 - April 24, 2007

WADDELL & REED

CRD#: 866

RAPID CITY, SD

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP

SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP | SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP, INC. | SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP LLC

CRD#: 335242 / SEC#: 801-132262

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2025 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

Arizona
(5/1/2025)

Colorado
(5/1/2025)

Florida
(5/1/2025)

Iowa
(5/1/2025)

Oregon
(5/1/2025)

IAR

South Dakota
(4/28/2025)

South Dakota
(5/1/2025)

Texas
(7/29/2025)

Washington
(5/1/2025)

Wyoming
(5/1/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/2/1996

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/16/1989

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/21/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 22

Date: 12/22/1988

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 6/8/1987

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP

SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP | SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP, INC. | SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP LLC

CRD#: 335242 / SEC#: 801-132262

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2025 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

13710 Struthers Road, Suite 115, Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Mailing Address

Phone number

(719) 633-4033

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (38 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2 - JANUARY 2026 (1/22/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	4,911
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,353,760,295

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

WADDELL & REED

WADDELL & REED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/2/1996

Series 63

Date: 1/16/1989

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/21/1998

Series 22

Date: 12/22/1988

Series 6

Date: 6/8/1987

FINRA

Current Firm

SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (38 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

SUMMIT WEALTH GROUP

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