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Benjamin A. Paulding

KFG
Rapid City, SD 57701
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CRD#: 5988128
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Professional summary

Benjamin Aaron Paulding, CFP®, who also goes by Ben Paulding, is a registered financial advisor currently at KFG, LLC located in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Benjamin has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Ben Paulding

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

September 22, 2025 - Present

KFG, LLC

Office #1: 1010 9th St #1, Rapid City, SD 57701
RIA
CRD#: 337331
Rapid City, SD
Past

May 28, 2013 - December 31, 2015

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
MECHANICSBURG, PA
Past

April 18, 2013 - December 31, 2015

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
MECHANICSBURG, PA

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".
KL
KFG, LLC
KAHLER FINANCIAL GROUP | KFG, LLC

CRD#: 337331 / SEC#: 801-134274

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/3/2025 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
South Dakota
(9/22/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/22/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 12/31/2015
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/17/2013
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

KL
KFG, LLC
KAHLER FINANCIAL GROUP | KFG, LLC

CRD#: 337331 / SEC#: 801-134274

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/3/2025 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
1010 9th Street Suite 1, Rapid City, SD 57701
Mailing Address
Phone number
(605) 343-1400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (8/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts537
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 173,896,900

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Company Information

KFG, LLC

CRD#: 337331Rapid City, SD 57701

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