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Heather J. Venenga-whipple

AMERICAN HARVEST FINANCIAL LLC
Watertown, SD 57201
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CRD#: 6297130
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Professional summary


Heather Jean Venenga-whipple, who also goes by Heather Jean Venenga, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERICAN HARVEST FINANCIAL LLC located in Watertown, South Dakota.

Heather is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Heather has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases


Heather Jean Venenga

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)Name: Heather Venenga-Whipple. Investment-Related: No. Address: 2 Louise Dr, Watertown SD 57201. Nature: Non-fiction book. Position: Author. Start Date: 5/9/2022. Approximate hours per month: 5. Approximate hours during securities trading hours: 0. Description: Wrote and published a book; now in the process of marketing and selling the book. Also will be doing paid and unpaid speaking engagements directly related to the content in the book. (2)Name: Harvest Legacy LLC. Investment-related: No. Address: 220 5th Ave SE Watertown SD 57201. Nature: Farm Succession Planning and Insurance. Position: Owner/Producer. Start Date: 1/28/2025. Approximate hours per month: 45. Approximate hours per month during securities trading hours: 40. Description: Harvest Legacy provides farm succession coaching, including consultations regarding family communication, protection of assets, risk management and insurance, and succession strategy. Harvest Legacy sells life insurance, annuities, long term care insurance (none are variable). (3)Name: Heather Venenga-Whipple. Investment-Related: No. Address: 220 5th Ave SE Watertown SD 57201. Nature: Speaking engagements. Position: Owner/Producer. Start Date: 1/10/2024. Approximate hours per month: 10. Approximate hours per month during trading hours: 2. Description: Heather Venenga speaks at numerous events presenting on farm succession planning for a fee. These events often include agriculture conferences and events hosted by business. The presentation is for educational purposes and gives no specific advice related to planning. Topics included are family dynamics, communication, who to have on your team, common issues farm families face, difference between wills and trusts and examples of solutions. It does not include any investment information or advice. The fees range from $500-$4000 per event along with travel expenses. (4)Name: Called for Impact. Investment-Related: No. Address: 220 5th Ave SE Watertown SD 57201. Nature: Coaching. Position: Owner/Producer. Start Date: 4/1/2024. Approximate hours per month: 25. Approximate hours per month during trading hours 20. Duties: Assisting business owners with sales, marketing, and general business coaching.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

July 13, 2023 - Present

AMERICAN HARVEST FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 220 5th Ave Se, Watertown, SD 57201
RIA
CRD#: 326971
Watertown, SD
Past

October 26, 2016 - July 14, 2023

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
Watertown, SD
Past

March 18, 2014 - July 14, 2023

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
Watertown, SD

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
(7/13/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/25/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


AH
AMERICAN HARVEST FINANCIAL LLC
AMERICAN HARVEST FINANCIAL | DAY FINANCIAL | AMERICAN HARVEST FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 326971 / SEC#:

Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/19/2025 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/13/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
220 5th Ave Se, Watertown, SD 57201
Mailing Address
Phone number
(605) 878-0344
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts17
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,257,000

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Company Information


AMERICAN HARVEST FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 326971Watertown, SD 57201

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