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  "crd_number": 299593,
  "slug": "big-sioux-wealth-management-watertown-sd-299593",
  "primary_business_name": "BIG SIOUX WEALTH MANAGEMENT",
  "legal_name": "BIG SIOUX FINANCIAL, INC.",
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  "city": "Watertown",
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  "country": "United States",
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  ],
  "advisory_activities": [
    "educational_seminars",
    "financial_planning",
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    "portfolio_management_individuals",
    "selection_of_other_advisers"
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  "states_registered": [
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    "MN",
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  ],
  "websites": [
    "https://bigsiouxwealth.com"
  ],
  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/299593",
  "city_as_filed": "WATERTOWN",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/big-sioux-wealth-management-watertown-sd-299593",
  "display_name": "Big Sioux Wealth Management",
  "summary": "Big Sioux Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Watertown, SD, registered since 2020, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 27, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Big Sioux Wealth Management (CRD 299593): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
    "A percentage of assets under your management",
    "Hourly charges"
  ],
  "advisory_activity_labels": [
    "Financial planning services",
    "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses",
    "Pension consulting services",
    "Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)",
    "Educational seminars/workshops"
  ],
  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is Big Sioux Wealth Management compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Big Sioux Wealth Management reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Big Sioux Wealth Management located?",
      "a": "Big Sioux Wealth Management's principal office is in Watertown, SD, according to its Form ADV; the March 2026 filing also lists 1 other office (Schedule D, Section 1.F)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Big Sioux Wealth Management registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Big Sioux Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2020. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 299593."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Big Sioux Wealth Management manage?",
      "a": "Big Sioux Wealth Management reports $235,177,047 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 27, 2026 (97% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Big Sioux Wealth Management's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Big Sioux Wealth Management: Regulatory assets under management: $131,848,333 in the October 2021 data and $235,177,047 in the October 2026 data, up 78%. Total employees: 2 in October 2021 and 7 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Big Sioux Wealth Management serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (597); high net worth individuals (246); charitable organizations (15)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Big Sioux Wealth Management use?",
      "a": "Big Sioux Wealth Management's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Big Sioux Wealth Management report any disciplinary disclosures?",
      "a": "Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/299593"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Big Sioux Wealth Management state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 27, 2026 says: \"In general, we require a minimum asset level of $ 100,000 to establish an investment advisory relationship. This minimum account size may be waived at the Firm’s discretion.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Big Sioux Wealth Management's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the March 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 3 to 5. Regulatory assets under management went from $200,749,508 to $235,177,047 (+17%). Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
    }
  ],
  "filing_history": [
    {
      "period": "2021-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 131848333.0,
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      "filing_date": "2021-03-24"
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    {
      "period": "2022-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 164714880.0,
      "total_employees": 2,
      "filing_date": "2022-02-14"
    },
    {
      "period": "2023-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 189305897.0,
      "total_employees": 3,
      "filing_date": "2023-09-13"
    },
    {
      "period": "2024-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 187790035.0,
      "total_employees": 3,
      "filing_date": "2024-01-31"
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    {
      "period": "2025-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 200749508.0,
      "total_employees": 6,
      "filing_date": "2025-04-16"
    },
    {
      "period": "2026-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 235177047.0,
      "total_employees": 7,
      "filing_date": "2026-02-27"
    }
  ],
  "recent_changes": [
    {
      "period": "2026-03-01",
      "period_label": "March 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 3 to 5.",
        "Regulatory assets under management went from $200,749,508 to $235,177,047 (+17%).",
        "Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
      ]
    },
    {
      "period": "2026-02-01",
      "period_label": "February 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Registered or notice-filed in IA."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "fees_from_brochure": {
    "source": "Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 27, 2026",
    "tiers": [],
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    "stated_maximum": null,
    "account_minimum": "$100,000",
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    "figures": [
      {
        "label": "Account minimum",
        "statements": [
          "Account minimum: $100,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)"
        ],
        "quotes": [
          "In general, we require a minimum asset level of $ 100,000 to establish an investment advisory relationship. This minimum account size may be waived at the Firm’s discretion."
        ]
      }
    ],
    "quotes": [
      "In general, we require a minimum asset level of $ 100,000 to establish an investment advisory relationship. This minimum account size may be waived at the Firm’s discretion."
    ],
    "note": "As stated in the firm's brochure; fees can differ by service and may be negotiable."
  },
  "custodians": [
    {
      "name": "Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.",
      "name_as_filed": "CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.",
      "affiliated": false
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  "custodians_note": "Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.",
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  "source": {
    "name": "Form ADV",
    "as_of": "2026-10-01",
    "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/299593",
    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
    "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
    "credit": "AdvisorCensus (advisorcensus.com), from SEC Form ADV data"
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