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Dustin J. Padgett

BIG SIOUX WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Watertown, SD 57201
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CRD#: 3084029
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Professional summary


Dustin Jay Padgett, AIF®, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BIG SIOUX WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Watertown, South Dakota and GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Watertown, South Dakota.

Dustin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Dustin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 52, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


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Other business activities


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1. BIG SIOUX FINANCIAL INC DBA BIG SIOUX WEALTH MANAGEMENT; INVESTMENT RELATED; 1401 4TH ST NE, WATERTOWN, SD 57201, 608 W 86TH ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57108; PRESIDENT/INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE; START 08/2019; 160 HOURS PER MONTH; 140 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; MANAGE BRANCH AND INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES. 2. BIG SIOUX FINANCIAL INC DBA BIG SIOUX WEALTH MANAGEMENT; INVESTMENT RELATED; 1401 4TH ST NE, WATERTOWN, SD 57201, 608 W 86TH ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57108; DIVISION PRESIDENT; START 08/2019; 10 HOURS PER MONTH; 10 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE AND DBA FOR SECURITIES BUSINESS. 3. (OBA FOR INDEPENDENT RIA) GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC; INVESTMENT-RELATED; 1401 4TH ST NE, WATERTOWN, SD 57201, 608 W 86TH ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57108; FINANCIAL SERVICES; REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE; START 08/2019; 10 HRS; FINANCIAL SERVICES.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®
CFP®

Start date: 2006

Experience


Current

August 8, 2019 - Present

BIG SIOUX WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 1404 4th St. Ne, Watertown, SD 57201
RIA
CRD#: 299593
Watertown, SD
Current

August 7, 2019 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 1401 4th Street Ne, Watertown, SD 57201Office #2: 608 W 86th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Watertown, SD
Past

January 2, 2009 - August 7, 2019

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
WATERTOWN, SD
Past

July 31, 2000 - January 2, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
WATERTOWN, SD
Past

June 15, 2000 - August 7, 2019

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
WATERTOWN, SD
Past

January 6, 1999 - June 15, 2000

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

July 27, 1998 - January 14, 1999

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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BIG SIOUX WEALTH MANAGEMENT
BIG SIOUX FINANCIAL, INC. | BIG SIOUX WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 299593 / SEC#: 801-118350

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2020 Approved)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/22/2020 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2020 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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

RR
Arizona
(1/13/2023)
RR
Colorado
(1/7/2022)
RR
Florida
(9/24/2019)
RR
Michigan
(1/7/2022)
RR
Minnesota
(8/7/2019)
RR
Missouri
(12/4/2019)
RR
Montana
(1/7/2022)
RR
South Dakota
(8/7/2019)
IAR
South Dakota
(8/8/2019)
IAR
Texas
(9/25/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/11/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BS
BIG SIOUX WEALTH MANAGEMENT
BIG SIOUX FINANCIAL, INC. | BIG SIOUX WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 299593 / SEC#: 801-118350

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2020 Approved)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/22/2020 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1401 4th St Ne, Watertown, SD 57201
Mailing Address
Po Box 1027, Watertown, SD 57201
Phone number
(605) 882-4280
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A & 2B SEC (2/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,036
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 200,749,508

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Company Information


BIG SIOUX WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 299593Watertown, SD 57201

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