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Adam Cox and Kyle Cipperley pose in the atrium at The First National Bank in Sioux Falls

Where’s that recession we were promised? Our local experts weigh in

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Aren’t we supposed to be in a recession right now? Earlier this year, it seemed like we just couldn’t escape talks of an impending recession in 2023. But since it still hasn’t happened, the local experts at First National Wealth...
Sarah Kurtenbach and Adam Cox recording the podcast episode "From Big Debt to Big Impact."

How Sarah Kurtenbach, founder of moveHER Money, went from big debt to big impact

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Can you imagine having $1 million in debt? Well Sarah Kurtenbach doesn’t have to. She and her husband lived it — and then she went on to start moveHER Money, a company that teaches others financial literacy. Our latest episode...
Sarah Kurtenbach recording the podcast episode "From Big Debt to Big Impact."

From $1 million in debt to empowering young women: Sioux Falls entrepreneur shares her story

All Sarah Kurtenbach wanted was a cup of hot chocolate at a University of Sioux Falls football game. “I’m freezing my butt off, and it’s halftime of the football game, and I know my dad is in the stands,” she...
A financial review for a beloved sitcom couple.

A financial review for a beloved sitcom couple

Ever wonder what to expect when you start working with a wealth management firm? On our latest podcast episode, I sat down with Kyle Cipperley and Joe Dylla to walk through the prospect review process and share our financial recommendations...
Jenn and Mike Reecy pose with Adam Cox ahead of their live podcast recording of Common Cents on the Prairie.

Dell Rapids couple shares ‘How We Money’ at our live podcast event

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From surviving on government assistance programs to taking loans from their 10-year-old son, FNB Chief Employee Experience Officer Jenn Reecy and her husband, Mike, have found some creative ways to overcome money obstacles throughout their marriage. The couple recently shared...
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Money talks: How First National Bank is reengineering conventional, services-first banking

The following article was originally featured in “Forbes” and “Fortune” magazines earlier this year.   Adam Cox, Executive Vice President and Chief Wealth Management Officer at The First National Bank in Sioux Falls (FNBSF) since 2016, insists the Bank is...
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Financial hacks for young professionals

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As a young professional, you probably have more questions about money than digits in your account balance. When should I pay off debt? How much should I be saving? Can I still have fun with my money? On the latest...
Kristin and Craig Snyder posing in the First National Bank atrium.

How We Money: Faith in finances

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Craig Snyder is the CEO of VIKOR Telecommunications and founder of Pomegranate Market in Sioux Falls. Kristin Snyder is a CFO — chief family officer. Together, they’ve tackled challenges in family, business, and finances through one guiding force: faith. For...

What to expect when you’re expecting market certainty

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There are three things in life that are certain: death, taxes, and stock market uncertainty. So, before you make the mistake of trying to predict future market conditions, you should listen to our latest podcast episode. In this short episode,...
Adam Cox with small business owners Karen and Mike Bankowski.

Taking turns chasing your dreams: A tale of two entrepreneurs

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Small business owners Karen and Mike Bankowski both have an entrepreneurial spirit, but raising two kids while building their businesses requires balance (and money). On the latest episode Common Cents on the Prairie™, these high school sweethearts get honest about...
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