KFG, LLC

Richard Kahler is a financial advisor with KFG, LLC in Rapid City, SD, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Kahler Financial Group, Inc. for 22 years before joining KFG in 2025. Outside of advising, he is involved in financial therapy through Advanced Well-Being, LLC, and has engaged in writing and speaking activities with Conscious Finance LLC. KFG, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, professionals, retirees, and families by providing integrated financial planning and portfolio management, along with specialty services such as estate and tax planning and business succession analysis. The firm employs a long-term, constant-weighting asset-allocation strategy, uses third-party managers, and offers educational programs and short-form consultations.

Emily Koch is a financial advisor at KFG, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Tagge Rutherford Financial Group. Prior to her advisory career, she held various roles at Tractor Supply Company. KFG, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, professionals, retirees, and families by providing integrated financial planning and portfolio management, along with specialty services such as estate and tax planning and business succession analysis. The firm follows a long-term, constant-weighting asset-allocation strategy and offers educational events, workshops, and paid short consultations as part of its service model.

Benjamin Paulding is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as an advisor at KFG, LLC with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Freidel & Associates and Steward & Company, LLC. He is a member of the board of directors and treasurer for Preferred Security Components of Pennsylvania, Inc., providing financial oversight. KFG, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, professionals, retirees, and families with integrated financial planning and portfolio management, including specialty services such as estate and tax planning and business succession analysis. The firm employs a long-term, constant-weighting asset-allocation approach using third-party managers and offers educational events, workshops, and paid short consultations as part of its service model.

Nathaniel Gehring is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at KFG, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Kahler Financial Group, Inc. and KeatsConnelly. KFG, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, professionals, retirees, and families by providing integrated financial planning and portfolio management along with specialized services such as estate and tax planning and business succession analysis. The firm employs a fee-only model and a long-term, constant-weighting asset-allocation strategy, emphasizing a discovery phase that integrates clients’ values and financial attitudes into the planning process.

Cecilia Fleming is a CFP® professional at KFG, LLC with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Kahler Financial Group and EVOadvisers. Outside of her advisory work, she operates a tax preparation service specializing in long-haul truckers. KFG, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, professionals, retirees, and families, offering integrated financial planning and portfolio management with additional services such as estate and tax planning, business succession analysis, and financial coaching. The firm employs a long-term, constant-weighting asset-allocation strategy and provides educational events and paid short consultations as part of its service model.