Other business activities
Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
(1) I am an Accountant with Casey Peterson, Ltd, a regional CPA firm. I am located at 909 Kansas City Street, Rapid City, SD. I have been with the CPA firm since 1977. I work approximately 40 hours a month. I provide services that are typically of public accounting, including tax services, consulting, account services and valuation services to a variety of different clients and client types. Most of my work is during securities trading hours. My employment is not securities-related or investment-related. (2) I am an Advisor with CP Financial Services, a financial services firm located. I am located at 909 St Joe's, Suite 101, Rapid City, SD 57701. I have been with CP Financial since 02/2000. I work approximately 40 hours a month. I provide wealth management services to a variety of different clients and client types based on their individual financial needs and risk tolerances. Most of my work is during securities trading hours. My employment is investment-related. (3) I am the director of the Advisory Board for and a shareholder of the First Interstate Bank, a local bank branch located in Rapid City, SD. It is located at 333 W. Boulevard. I have been a shareholder and board director since 1984. I devote approximately 5-10 hours a month to this activity, primarily during securities trading hours. I attend quarterly board meetings and provide input to bank management. My participation is not securities-related or investment-related. (4) I am a minority limited partner in David Pummel & Assoc., DP Financial, LLP, and DP Properties, LLC., all located in Belle Fource, SD. This is primarily and exclusively a CPA firm also providing financial services. I have participated in this activity since 01/1999. I devote no more than 5-10 hours a month to this activity, primarily during non-securities trading hours. I attend partner meetings and provide input to other partners. My participation is not securities-related or investment-related. (5) I am the majority member-owner of and manager for Open Buckle Ranch, LLC., an entity formed to oversee a share crop arrangement. The land is located in Jackson County, SD. I have participated in this activity since 5/2000. I devote roughly 15-20 hours a month to this activity, primarily during non-securities trading hours. I work with the lessee of the farmland, inspect the property and the crops produced. My participation is not securities-related or investment-related. (6) I am the majority member-owner of and manager for Turnac 1 and Turnac 2, LLC. This is an office-space leasing entity. The activity is located at 8588 Dreamscape Road, Rapid City, SD. I have participated in this activity since 2012. I devote roughly 15-20 hours a month to this activity, primarily during non-securities trading hours. I collect rent, inspect the property, and maintain the leases. My participation is not securities-related or investment-related. (7) I am a Shareholder and Treasurer for Warne Chemical and Equipment, Co., Inc., a landscaping services firm located at 2680 Commerce Road, Rapid City, SD 57702. I have participated in this activity since 12/2020. I work approximately 11-20 hours a month. I provide bookkeeping services and attend periodic meetings. Most of my work is during securities trading hours. My participation is not investment-related. (8) I am a Member-Owner of GAB, LLC., an ownership entity located at 612 S Douglas Hwy, Gillette, WY 82716. My participation is not securities-related or investment-related. I attend periodic member meetings. My start date is 08/2003. I devote 1-2 hours a month, primarily during non-securities trading hours. (9) I am a Limited Partner for QR Rushmore located at 1445 North Loop West, Suite 625,Houston, TX 77008. I own 2% of an LLC that purchased the Rushmore Mall. I am a Class B owner and limited partner. This activity was started in October 2021. I spend approximately 5 hours during non-business hours.